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Old December 27th 05, 08:57 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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For a standard 5" copper rain gauge

Can anyone recommend where to get a replacement, as my current plastic
one shattered this morning!
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Old December 27th 05, 09:38 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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I would give Bill Read a try, he can supply most met spares.


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For a standard 5" copper rain gauge

Can anyone recommend where to get a replacement, as my current plastic
one shattered this morning!
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham



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"Paul Hyett" wrote in message
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For a standard 5" copper rain gauge

Can anyone recommend where to get a replacement, as my current plastic
one shattered this morning!
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham


Try here Paul.

http://www.metcheck.co.uk/skybrowse?q=c&c=121&session

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In uk.sci.weather on Tue, 27 Dec 2005 at 09:50:26, David Mitchell wrote
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"Paul Hyett" wrote in message
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For a standard 5" copper rain gauge

Can anyone recommend where to get a replacement, as my current plastic
one shattered this morning!
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham


Try here Paul.

http://www.metcheck.co.uk/skybrowse?q=c&c=121&session


Thanks - this looks promising.

In the meantime I was able to patch it up with duct tape - fortunately
it didn't crack across the graduated scale.
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham


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