[Skywarn] Need Ideas for Mounting Weather Station [SPF verified] [DKIM verified]

[Bradly L. McGarr]

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Jay,

Thanks! That's what I was thinking, so as far as a ballast source I have a good idea. Challenge us how to not make it a lightning rod. A metal fence pole would be strongest, but would really need to be grounded. PVC or hard plastic could work but I'm concerned about stability.
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Bradly L. McGarr
Englewood, CO

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On May 20, 2014 12:41:16 PM MDT, Jay Cafasso <jay.cafasso at gmail.com> wrote:
>Broadly, Try a five gallon pail filled with quick drying cement. Place
>the
>pole in the center of the mix and let it dry... That should do it...
>
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>On May 20, 2014 12:54 PM, "Bradly L. McGarr" <brad at mcgarr.us> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to figure out the best way to mount my weather station
>> since moving into a new apartment, and I figure this group of people
>> would be a good resource just for that.
>>
>> It's not a high end weather
>> station, and it has brackets to mount to a pole. We have a
>third-floor
>> apartment with a balcony that has no overhead obstructions. The
>> challenge is, I can't mount anything to the physical structure. I
>could
>> potentially do a segment of metal fence pole or something similar,
>held
>> in a bucket of dirt or hardened cement, but I'm concerned about
>> creating, more or less, lightning rod on the balcony with no
>reasonable
>> way to ground it.
>>
>> Anyone have any experience using PVC or hard plastic
>> piping in a weather station setup, or, experience with a portable or
>> non-permanent setup?
>>
>> --
>> BRADLY L. MCGARR
>>
>>
>>
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>passenger
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>hear
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>potential
>> for
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>should
>> seek
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>moment
>> they're
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A friendly reminder:

Stay safe in Severe Weather! Know the rules!
- Turn around, don't drown! Just a couple of inches can float a passenger car,
and standing water hides sinkholes.
- When thunder roars, go indoors! Move to a safe location when you hear
thunder... if you can hear it, you can be struck by lightning.
- Watches and Warnings - Know The Difference! Watch indicates a potential for
danger, be on guard. A warning means danger is imminent, and you should seek
shelter immediately.
- Carry a NOAA All-Hazards Radio! Get severe weather alerts the moment they're
issued.

MORE INFO ONLINE:
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/severeweather/index.shtml
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/safety.php