How long will my Davis weather station last?
- Nothing lasts forever! Keep in mind that New Zealand’s island weather is notoriously tough on weather stations, especially with the wind blowing the rain sideways. Many of us live near the sea and some of us near geothermal activity, which doesn’t help
- Having said that, you can expect your Davis station to keep going for years
- The stations are made of good UV-resistant plastic. Like the solar panels, that UV plastic lasts well
- Some sensors, such as the temperature/humidity sensor, will wear out over time. These can be replaced on the Vantage Pro 2. (The Vue will need the entire PCBA replaced)
- The backup battery will need replacing every few years
- Regular services to check for ants and spiders and that the wind vane and cups are spinning freely are recommended to help your gear last longer
- The Vantage Pro 2 has been manufactured for almost 20 years and we can still supply parts to keep those early ones going
- When possible, the improvements to Davis sensor suites have been made to be able to retrofit to the earlier models
- Check out our wide range of parts for the VP2 and the Vue in our web shop and our tech support in our FAQs and Resource Page