[wxqc] Storm Glass

[Victor Engel]

Sorry. I meant the other type of storm glass, with various chemicals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_glass

Victor

On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 6:19 PM, George S. Husted
<chieftwidget at cableone.net> wrote:
> I have one, and enjoy watching it. However a storm glass has no empirical
>  value as each one is different and the readings are different in accordance
>  with how much air is trapped inside the glass.  I suppose you could
>  calibrate it with your barometer and a grease pencil, but it will change
>  over time as the water will slowly evaporate. However when the water is all
>  the way at the top of the spout it sure is an indication to go check your
>  barometer and look at the local weather radar, not to mention its value as
>  an interesting conversation piece.
>  George
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net
>  [mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net] On Behalf Of Victor Engel
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:50 PM
>  To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
>  Subject: [wxqc] Storm Glass
>
>  Anyone here have or use a storm glass? Are they of any use at all?
>
>  Victor
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