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All-Weather - Model 6021 -Electrically Heated Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
The 6021 series Electrically Heated Rain & Snow Gauges are available for areas where snow or freezing rain may occur. These gauges operate in the same manor as the 6011 series gauges, but they are equipped with 4 separate heaters to ensure continuous operation even in extreme temperatures.
A NiChrome wire heater wraps around the collection funnel to melt the precipitation. A second NiChrome wire heater warms the internal components and the gauge base to prevent refreezing of the water inside the gauge. In addition, a cartridge heater is installed into each of the two drain tubes so that the measured precipitation passes out of the gauge freely without freezing on contact with the cold outside air. The funnel and the base heaters are controlled by thermostats whereas the drain tube heaters are designed for continuous duty.
The Model 6021 is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) meeting all of the most current regulatory requirements.