[wxqc] Davis VP2 Pro 6153 (Wireless+Aspirated) Complete Station Cost Estimate... A Good Value?

[Keith Miller]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net
> [mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net]On Behalf Of Dave
Helms
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 10:39 PM
> To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
> Subject: [wxqc] Davis VP2 Pro 6153 (Wireless+Aspirated)
> Complete Station
> Cost Estimate... A Good Value?
>
>

Just a few comments...


> 1.  Basic system (VP2 6153):  Console, sensors, wireless ISS,
> aspirated
> temp/hygristor (RH) sensor
> http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?p
> num=06153
> *  Purchased on Ebay  (patiently bid on several auctions for
> this price)
> $485.00+$17.00 shipping
>

Pretty good price! But, if one has the slightest though they
might want the solar and/uv sensors, get the 6163 up front.
Adding those after the fact is kinda pricey.


> 5.  PC Computer - New Dell Dimension 521 Desktop with Window
> Vista and 18" Flatscreen $600.00 from Dell
>

> 9.  UPS Battery Backup (250 amps?) + Surge Protector
> $100.00 from Circuit City
>

Iffy includes, if Davis ever comes out with that appliance,
that may be interesting. As is, one does need a computer,
but it doesn't have to be dedicated.

Also, until it's figured out why the USB version sometimes
has issues, I'd recommend using the serial version of the
datalogger.


Keith
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