Daytonaman
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Has anyone had to source the 3 cup wind sensor for automatic awnings?
It seems only the whole sensor is available for around $70. They break easily and are replacable.
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clnhse
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I am also looking for a cheaper fix.....
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crasster
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Are you using this to measure wind drag? Curious.
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Daytonaman
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crasster wrote:Are you using this to measure wind drag? Curious.
No, they are used to retract the automatic awnings on coaches that have them. When parked, with the awning extended, they tell the controller to retract the awning if wind speeds excede the set limit.
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Neumann
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On my Southwind there is a wind sensor on the roof with no moving parts. I'm not sure how it works but it does and the awning retracts whent he wind gets to about 22 MPH. Also do not know the brand. I have seen these on other MH's.
Hal
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rexabbot
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I learned that the cups can be popped off the sensor. I bought the $70 sensor but only used the cups as my sensor was working fine. Just the cups were broken.
In my reasearch I did see some cups for sale. I wasn't positive that they we an exact match but I think they were.
Trying doing a search for "anemometer cup replacement"
I found this: replacement cups
This may not fit but it is a start.
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rexabbot
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Here is a post I found at IRV2
IRV2 windsensor forum
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Executive
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Understanding what an anemometer does may help you in finding a solution. With the awning extended the wind blows the little cups creating an electrical impulse, much like the large wind turbines you see on many of the hills in California. As the cups spin the rotor faster, a bigger electrical charge is built up. Once it generates enough of an electrical charge, a signal is sent to the awnings circuit board and the awning retracts automatically. It is important for the cups to be in sync and balanced in order for the generation of the specific electrical charge. If they are off or unbalanced, (think glue) the electrical charge will not be correct, if at all, and it will not work correctly. Some skilled folks could do a "fix" that would work, but it is beyond that of most of us shadetree mechanics. That is why they are sold as a complete unit......hope this helps....Dennis
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Daytonaman
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rexabbot wrote:I learned that the cups can be popped off the sensor. I bought the $70 sensor but only used the cups as my sensor was working fine. Just the cups were broken.
In my reasearch I did see some cups for sale. I wasn't positive that they we an exact match but I think they were.
Trying doing a search for "anemometer cup replacement"
I found this: replacement cups
This may not fit but it is a start.
Great, that seems to be the only fix at the moment. Those cups just pop off, so I assumed they were available as they are sacrificed often. Maybe Monaco parts might help..
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