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Reply To: Anemometers

  • Graeme Johnson

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    23 November 2021 at 8:32 am

    Shaun

    We used some that were available from Dick Smith Electronics (when they were operational in NZ) Burnsco or Jaycar offer similar models

    https://www.burnsco.co.nz/wind-meter-digital-with-temp-burnsco?gclid=CjwKCAiAnO2MBhApEiwA8q0HYUubuXxm8eUbeMKo0a4QeonDbffm5mkZ81jt84zAea30AboaZXqOPRoCJ_gQAvD_BwE.

    Didnt get them calibrated as they’re used as an indicator only.

    We applied the manufactures limitations for use with MEWP which from memory was 12m/s, below an extract from our MEWP Operations manual

    # Take a reading at ground level and if the reading exceeds 12.5 m/s or is more than 10 m/s over a 5 minute period, then follow the guide below.

    # If readings are below the stated values indicated in the table above, then assign an operator in full PPE to extend the MEWP to the working height.

    # Take the readings at working height.

    · Note the reading on the tailgate and the time taken.