La Crosse Technology EA-3010U Handheld Travel Anemometer with Backlight and Included Neck Lanyard
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Brand | La Crosse Technology |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Special Feature | Auto Shut Off |
Number of Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Style | Transitional |
Color | Yellow |
Included Components | Battery |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Display Type | LCD |
About this item
- Displays current, maximum & average wind speeds
- Measures wind speed in mph, km/H, M/S or knots
- Also displays wind speed in beau fort scale bar graph
- Displays current, maximum, average wind speeds
- Measures wind speed in mph, Km/h, m/s, or Knots
- Also displays wind speed in Beaufort scale bar graph
- Reports wind chill and temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Backlight with auto off feature; neck band for easy carrying
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Product information
Brand | La Crosse Technology |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Special Feature | Auto Shut Off |
Number of Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Style | Transitional |
Color | Yellow |
Included Components | Battery |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Display Type | LCD |
Product Dimensions | 4 x 1.63 x 0.7 inches |
Manufacturer | Kirby |
ASIN | B0002WZRKE |
Item model number | EA-3010U |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Perfume | 5 |
Warranty Description | 1 year warranty. |
Batteries required | Yes |
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La Crosse Technology EA-3010U Handheld Travel Anemometer with backlight and included Neck lanyard
For sailors, surfers, hang-gliders, or kite-fliers, this nifty gadget is a must-have for keeping tabs on current wind conditions. The tiny handheld anemometer comes in a sporty, yellow, plastic, weather-resistant casing, making it ideal for use during water activities or rainy weather. About 5 seconds after powering up, the anemometer reports the current wind speed in either miles per hour, kilometers per hour, meters per second, or Knots plus, displays wind speed on a Beaufort Scale bar graph. The module also records the maximum and average wind speeds for any 2- to 10-second period of time, and recalls them at the user’s prompting. This anemometer also measures current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius and wind chill. The LCD screen has a backlight, making the display easy to read even in low-light conditions. The display automatically turns off every 8 seconds in order to preserve the life of the 3-volt lithium cell battery. This anemometer comes with a handy neck band to help prevent you from losing it in foul weather, and is covered by a one-year warranty.
Monitor for wind surfing, boating, or kite flying! Great for Travel Measures 1.50in L x 0.75in W x 4.00in HView larger
Interchangeable views
Display wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, knots -Beaufort scale bar graph (0-12) This is a system for estimating wind force without the use of instruments based on the visible effects of the wind on the physical environment (0-Calm up to 12-Hurricane)
Monitor max speed
Displays maximum & average wind speed since power on
Pocket-sized
Backlight feature & power saving shut-off. Included neck lanyard to carry with you!
Temperature or Wind Chill view
Display the ambient temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. -21.8 °F to 138.2 °F with 0.2° resolution (-29.9°C to +59°C with 0.1°C resolution) -Press + button to view Wind Chill
Included lanyardExtra features
Is water resistant and includes one 3V CR2032 lithium cell battery
Benefits
- Wind Speed (mph, km/h, m/s, Knots)
- Displays MAX & Average Wind Speed Since Power On
- Beaufort Scale Bar Graph (0-12)
- Wind Chill (F/C)
- Temperature (F/C)
- Backlight with Auto Off
- Battery Saving Auto Off
- Neck Band Included for Easy Carrying (18 Inches)
- Maximum Measured Speed : 67 mph
- Minimum Measured Speed : 0.44 mph
- Temperature Measuring Range : -21.8 to 138.2 F
- 1 CR2032 Button Cell (Included)
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Customers like the quality and value of the weather station. For example, they mention it works well for their purposes, is easy to use, and is decent value for the money. Some are satisfied with size, and weight. That said, some disagree on wind speed, accuracy, and ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the weather station. They mention that it works well for their needs, is small and light enough to carry on backpacking treks, and is reliable for everyday use. Some say that it's marginally useful and works well when measuring winds above 5 mph.
"...It will easily fit in your shirt pocket, has a lanyard, and appears to work perfectly...." Read more
"-Great For a Science Project This anemometer seems pretty good to me...." Read more
"...I'm going to keep this. The price is reasonable. The electronics and display are well done...." Read more
"...In summary, a good product with a good price that works fine for non-professional application." Read more
Customers like the size of the weather station. They say it's a nice little pocket size device that gives temp, wind velocity, and wind chill. Some say it fits in their hand and is very light and compact. They also say it is easy to operate and can easily take with them anywhere.
"...The product arrived as expected and I was surprised that it was so small. I think it could fit inside a pack of cigarettes...." Read more
"...Universal Pocket w/Screen Protection(Black/Silver)]]) and the fit is perfect. Now I'm set to monitor the crazy climate I live in." Read more
"Nice device. Small and light enough to carry on backpacking treks. Tells you wind speed, temp, and wind chill...." Read more
"...lament. Its small size makes sense, however: you don't want it to interfere with the very air flow it's trying to measure, and it doesn't actually..." Read more
Customers like the value of the weather station. They mention it's a decent product for the money, light, easy to use, and cheap. Some say it'll chill before they get it to measure wind speed.
"...The price seemed fair but I have not heard anything about La Crosse. I have always used Kestrel but I didn't want to pay the price for a Kestrel...." Read more
"...I needed one for my daughter's science project, and this one had a great price...." Read more
"...A scientificly sound endeavor? Probably not but the device did not impress...." Read more
"...I'm going to keep this. The price is reasonable. The electronics and display are well done...." Read more
Customers find the weather station light enough to carry on backpacking treks. They also say the attached lanyard makes carrying convenient. Customers also say it's portable, accurate, and reliable.
"...It is easy to use and portable." Read more
"Nice device. Small and light enough to carry on backpacking treks. Tells you wind speed, temp, and wind chill...." Read more
"...The unit is rather sturdy and has an attached lanyard which makes carrying convenient...." Read more
"...It's small, light, easy to use and cheap. The downside is the life expectancy is not great. This is my second unit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wind speed. Some mention that it tells you wind speed, temp, and wind chill, and is a great tool for measuring wind velocity, temperature, and windsurfing. However, others say that it's not even close to grabbing accurate wind speed and is absolutely worthless for measuring speed up to 100 mph or more.
"...It will give me current wind speed, maximum and average wind speeds, temperature and windchill...." Read more
"...everything worked fine for a few minutes, then it stopped giving me wind readings. The temperature was showing on the display, but the wind was not...." Read more
"...Small and light enough to carry on backpacking treks. Tells you wind speed, temp, and wind chill...." Read more
"...The only negative thing I could say is I wish it measured wind speeds up to like 100 mph or more...but I guess I wouldn't be standing up very long..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the weather station. Some mention that the readings are consistent and accurate, while others say that it couldn't give an accurate temperature to save its life, reads much higher than the actual temperature, and takes a long time to get the correct temperature when taking it outdoors. They also mention that wind chill effect is slow to report and that they have never been comfortable with the accuracy.
"...So it seems reasonably well calibrated...." Read more
"...I did notice that the wind chill effect is slooow to report, but I really don't care about that because it wasn't needed and it's not used...." Read more
"...give me current wind speed, maximum and average wind speeds, temperature and windchill...." Read more
"...Tells you wind speed, temp, and wind chill...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the weather station. Some mention it's very accurate and easy to use, with clear instructions. However, others say that it takes a little to get it started, the user interface takes s bit getting used to, and the mechanism takes considerable time to acclimate for correct temperature reading due to plastic.
"...After her science project was finished, it was just very fun to have for my daughter, especially on windy days...." Read more
"...I had it up and running in a few minutes -- helped by the clear, instructive manual which also explains the Beaufort Scale...." Read more
"...I unpacked the tiny device, and attempted to turn it on. The interface is a bit weird, but after a few seconds it was pretty easy to get used to...." Read more
"...I found the instruction clear and easy to follow, but you need to read them and understand the symbols...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the weather station. They mention that it dies quickly, and the unit will not power up. The battery is also drained when the unit is off.
"...Sure enough, the battery was down to 2.93 volts. I replaced it with a fresh battery and it immediately worked fine...." Read more
"...After about a week in off position, the battery is dead. So make sure to take out the battery after each use." Read more
"...We're having fun. It didn't start up when I got it so I called the company. Immediately got a RMA# & returned it for inspection. Battery was dead...." Read more
"When I first received this Anemometer the battery was dead. I replaced the battery with new one and it worked fine. Turned it off and put it away...." Read more
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This anemometer seems pretty good to me. I needed one for my daughter's science project, and this one had a great price. It also seemed to satisfy the needs for the project... In other words, it was perfect enough for my daughter. After her science project was finished, it was just very fun to have for my daughter, especially on windy days. Even if it wasn't a windy day, all of the kids like to test it on the fan. I don't really know how accurate it is, but it works just fine for my kids' educational purposes. It is easy to use and portable.
When simply blowing at the impeller of this anemometer and watching it gradually slow and stop, I was struck at how unbalanced it is as manifested by the impeller usually rotating in the opposite direction at least a small amount just as it stops. The only explanation I can think of is that the heavier side of the impeller is going to the bottom. When using this machine in the wind, there is a mild but definite vibration -- again, the only thing that I can think of is imbalance.
With radio control airplanes, balancing the propeller is important to avoid imbalance that can cause vibration which could lead to weakening of the airframe and loss of the model in a crash. With the anemometer, the impeller bearings may wear excessively, but this type of anemometer seems to me unlikely to be used sufficiently for that to happen. Accuracy, especially at low wind speeds, would be my main concern.
I put this into my auto's windstream and it agreed with the speedometer from about 10 to 60 mph. So it seems reasonably well calibrated.
I'm going to keep this. The price is reasonable. The electronics and display are well done. But I'm disappointed that a simple and important step, balancing the impeller, was not done to make this a much better product.
A handheld anemometer, now that seemed like a great idea! I went for it. Happily I was one of those customers whose unit did not come with a dead battery, and I had it up and running in a few minutes -- helped by the clear, instructive manual which also explains the Beaufort Scale. Configuring it was easy, and I like it that you can choose units (I'm metric).
There is no way I can tell how accurate the wind meter's measurements are, but it is such fun to use it! It will give me current wind speed, maximum and average wind speeds, temperature and windchill. It is weather-resistant and there's a backlight so you can see the readings in low light conditions. It comes with a lanyard but no protective case to store it in, so I got a Case Logic Small Universal Pocket ( Caselogic UNZ-2 Small Universal Pocket w/Screen Protection(Black/Silver) ) and the fit is perfect. Now I'm set to monitor the crazy climate I live in.
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or the thermometer, this his weakness, don't be hurray to know the temperature, the sensor is inside. so you have to leave it for a while where you want to know the temperature. But, i did'nt bought it for this option so ....!!!