Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
1 | ... | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36

Stu

Stu
Hammered
8283 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #3077260 17-May-2023 19:08
Send private message quote this post

My replacement has been in transit for about three weeks, so far. Two weeks of that just moving around the USA. No idea where it is currently (nothing on tracking since it left NZ customs).




People often mistake me for an adult because of my age.

 

 

Keep calm, and carry on posting.

 

 

Referral Links: Sharesies - Backblaze

 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? If so, please consider supporting us by subscribing.

 

No matter where you go, there you are.




Stu

Stu
Hammered
8283 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #3082405 30-May-2023 14:03
Send private message quote this post

I received the replacement Tempest unit on Saturday, a month after the shipping notification from Miami.

All up and running again.




People often mistake me for an adult because of my age.

 

 

Keep calm, and carry on posting.

 

 

Referral Links: Sharesies - Backblaze

 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? If so, please consider supporting us by subscribing.

 

No matter where you go, there you are.


DjShadow
4074 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #3082528 30-May-2023 18:55
Send private message quote this post

Are the replacement units normally slow to ship? The last update I have on the track/trace is 19 May saying it has departed Miami.




Stu

Stu
Hammered
8283 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #3082533 30-May-2023 19:05
Send private message quote this post

That seems to be the case. A month seems normal. They seem to use the slowest option possible. The USPS tracking is best until it arrives in NZ and then leaves NZ customs, then updates are via NZPost (although it took a good ten days to get from customs into the NZPost network).




People often mistake me for an adult because of my age.

 

 

Keep calm, and carry on posting.

 

 

Referral Links: Sharesies - Backblaze

 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? If so, please consider supporting us by subscribing.

 

No matter where you go, there you are.


DjShadow
4074 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #3083453 1-Jun-2023 18:37
Send private message quote this post

New Tempest showed up today, can see the design is a little different (new switch, spirit level in the pole mount, new engraving) so hopefully this one will last a while

 

Edit: think the Lux sensor is more sensitive, we do have a streetlight in front of our place and can see it saying the ambient light is 2 Lux, the original unit would be at 0 overnight 


JaBZ
404 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #3089223 12-Jun-2023 21:37
Send private message quote this post

Few questions if anyone has tried both..

 

Is the Davis Vantage Vue as good as the Tempest?

 

How do they compare in accuracy for rain/precipitation?

 

Also is there an app for the Davis Vantage Vue and is it as good as the Tempest app?

 

 

 

thanks





My opinions and ideas expressed in posts are solely my own and do not reflect the views of my employer in any way..


neb

neb
11294 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #3089226 12-Jun-2023 21:55
Send private message quote this post

The Davis stations are kind of the gold standard, but priced accordingly. You don't need an app for them, just feed them to something else like WU and use apps for that.

 
 
 

Trade NZ and US shares and funds with Sharesies (affiliate link).
Azzura
601 posts

Ultimate Geek

ID Verified

  #3089263 13-Jun-2023 08:52
Send private message quote this post

I've had a Davis for 12 yrs now....replaced a few parts over the yrs. I use weather display to record readings.

 

 

 

 

 


afe66
3181 posts

Uber Geek

Lifetime subscriber

  #3089981 14-Jun-2023 13:18
Send private message quote this post

Creator of weather display is kiwi too.

DjShadow
4074 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #3136560 29-Sep-2023 14:16
Send private message quote this post

Would anyone with a Tempest have a spare pole mount they would be happy to part with? (happy to pay shipping)

 

We had a spring clean and looks like the mount I had unused at the time got picked up and binned. I've got the tempest currently screwed down to a pergola, but it has been so windy that the flat mount is wobbling and setting off the rain sensor.


Bewildered
104 posts

Master Geek


  #3136564 29-Sep-2023 14:18
Send private message quote this post

Bunnings sell a galvanised pipe that's the perfect size......  :-)


DjShadow
4074 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #3136570 29-Sep-2023 14:23
Send private message quote this post

It's the actual mount the Tempest clicks onto, using a TV aerial pole which won't flex


Bewildered
104 posts

Master Geek


  #3136571 29-Sep-2023 14:26
Send private message quote this post

Ah rights...that is a much harder problem. My Tempest died this week...I've logged a ticket.....don't know what I have to return yet....but maybe....


DjShadow
4074 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #3136572 29-Sep-2023 14:27
Send private message quote this post

You'll find they will just send you out a whole new unit.

 

The part I'm after they sell for USD $9.95 but then costs a min of USD $35 for shipping to NZ


Bewildered
104 posts

Master Geek


  #3136574 29-Sep-2023 14:31
Send private message quote this post

If I don't have to send back the mount then it is free to a good home. I'll should know in a few days...apparently they are experiencing high demand so there may be some delays...


1 | ... | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic





News and reviews »

Logitech G522 Gaming Headset Review
Posted 18-Jun-2025 17:00


Māori Artists Launch Design Collection with Cricut ahead of Matariki Day
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:19


LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub With Advanced AI
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:13


One NZ Satellite IoT goes live for customers
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:10


Bolt Launches in New Zealand
Posted 11-Jun-2025 00:00


Suunto Run Review
Posted 10-Jun-2025 10:44


Freeview Satellite TV Brings HD Viewing to More New Zealanders
Posted 5-Jun-2025 11:50


HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Review
Posted 3-Jun-2025 14:40


Flip Phones Are Back as HMD Reimagines an Iconic Style
Posted 30-May-2025 17:06


Hundreds of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Posted 30-May-2025 16:57


AI Report Reveals Trust Is Key to Unlocking Its Potential in Aotearoa
Posted 30-May-2025 16:55


Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront with Premium, Versatile Design
Posted 30-May-2025 16:14


New OPPO Watch X2 Launches in New Zealand
Posted 29-May-2025 16:08


Synology Premiers a New Lineup of Advanced Data Management Solutions
Posted 29-May-2025 16:04


Dyson Launches Its Slimmest Vaccum Cleaner PencilVac
Posted 29-May-2025 15:50









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.