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AcuRite 00850A2 5-Inch Easy-Read Rain Gauge

Name: AcuRite 00850A2 5-Inch Easy-Read Rain Gauge
Brand: AcuRite
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

AcuRite

$8.00 – $13.00

Large 5-inch capacity rain gauge with a magnifying design that makes the water level appear 35% larger for easy reading. The sturdy mounting bracket attaches to posts, decks, or fence rails at any height.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.5

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

9.0

Community

8.2

Availability

9.3

Pros

Magnifying tube for easy reading
Magnifying tube for easy reading
5-inch capacity for heavy storms
5-inch capacity for heavy storms
Simple mounting bracket
Simple mounting bracket

Cons

Plastic can yellow in UV light
Plastic can yellow in UV light
Must be manually emptied
Must be manually emptied

Don't buy this if…

Empty the gauge after each rainfall event as stale water breeds mosquitoes and algae that obscure readings.
Empty the gauge after each rainfall event as stale water breeds mosquitoes and algae that obscure readings.