Stratus Precision Rain Gauge
- 0.01 inch reading accuracy from the inner tube
- 11 inch rainfall capacity in the outer cylinder
- UV-stable polycarbonate body, made in USA
- Quick-connect bracket for posts, fences and flat surfaces
- 4.75 x 4.75 x 14 inches, 1.6 pounds
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A manual rain gauge for gardens, schools and citizen weather reporting, with a fine reading tube inside a large outer cylinder. The listing does not say whether the inch or metric version ships.
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ASIN: B0FSL9Y2ZVModel: DPRG0001Category: Rain Gauges
Overview
Measuring rain in small increments starts with a narrow inner tube that reads fine amounts, nested inside a large outer cylinder that catches heavy storms. The bracket clips on and off so the gauge can be emptied and cleaned.
The gauge is the official choice of a volunteer rain, hail and snow network, which matters to anyone reporting readings. A manual tube means nothing to power or pair, but every reading needs a person to look and empty it.
Who it's for
Home gardens, farms, schools and weather hobbyists who log precipitation each day get the most from it. Buyers wanting wireless data or a console should look at a weather station with a rain sensor.
Pros and cons
- Fine reading scale in the inner tube
- Large outer cylinder handles heavy storms
- UV-stable polycarbonate resists yellowing
- Bracket removes quickly for emptying
- Manual reading only
- Metric or inch version not specified
- Mounting hardware sizes not described
Performance notes
A narrow inner tube spreads small amounts of rain over a taller column, which makes tenths and hundredths easy to read. The outer cylinder catches overflow from heavy storms so the total is not lost. Siting away from trees and rooflines matters as much as the gauge itself.
Specifications
| Brand | FLI Products |
|---|---|
| Model | DPRG0001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 4.75 x 4.75 x 14 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Rainfall Capacity | 11 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | UV-stable polycarbonate |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting | Quick-connect bracket, included |
| Other details | |
| Reading accuracy | 0.01 inch |
| Operation | Manual |
| Made in | USA |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can the Stratus rain gauge be mounted?
The included quick-connect bracket secures it to posts, fences and other flat surfaces. The listing gives no bracket hole sizes or maximum post diameter.
Does this Stratus gauge read in inches or millimeters?
The description mentions a metric version with 0.2 mm readings and 280 mm capacity, but this listing's title shows 0.01 inch accuracy, so the inch version is the one described.
Does the Stratus rain gauge measure snow?
The listing talks about rainfall only. It names no heater or snow measuring method, so do not count on it for snowfall totals.