The rugged, all-metal RG-T Rain Gauge is FTS’ take on a simple, proven, mature technology. It has earned tremendous loyalty over several years for its extreme accuracy, excellent calibration retention and easy deployment.

Extremely simple

• Screens in the funnel and over the base plate water outlets seal the tipping mechanism from insects and wind-borne material.
• Built-in bubble levels and full 2-axis leveling mechanism make it quick and easy to mount the tipping bucket perfectly level on any surface (even a vertical pole).
• Unmatched durability. It doesn’t rust!
• Metal construction provides rugged durability.
• Cable sheathed in braided stainless steel, to protect it from animal damage.
• Cable terminates in a waterproof, military-style bayonet connector for use with Axiom Dataloggers (optionally available without military connector for use with other dataloggers).

Long-term accuracy and calibration retention

• The tipping mechanism is injection moulded engineered resin, resulting in extreme accuracy on every unit.
• Inner surface of tipper is super-smooth with no corners so it sheds water better than metal tippers and doesn’t allow dust or small debris to collect.
• Jeweled (ruby) bearings mean minimal friction resulting in high sensitivity to accurately capture even very small rain events.
• The jeweled bearings also prevent the mechanism from wearing out over time, resulting in long-term calibration retention.
• The base and support posts are precision cast as a single structure, providing maximum vibration resistance. False measurements from wind are eliminated, ensuring long-term repeatable accuracy.
• Stainless steel quick-release clamps eliminate retaining screws that can rust and adversely affect accuracy.