This is despite my trying two different
locations and grounding as much as I can. Have you had any trouble from
static and lightning?

Have never had any trouble with lightning or static discharge. Lived in
Nebraska for many years, and never a problem in the spring. Now, I live
in Arizona, so thunderstorms are few and far between.



I am currently looking a Peete Brothers The Weather Picture since it has

I checked out the Peet Brothers web site. Don't care for the indoor
unit. The "additional" display looks nice, but not worth the extra $400




Mine also spins like that, particularly under light wind conditions. I
think in my case it is because it is only about 20 feet off the ground
and there are objects (trees and shrubs) nearby including the house to
the WNW about 70 feet way.

The good
news is that it is sensitive to even light winds. Mine will change
direction even when there not sufficient wind to spin the cups.


Guess I'll just have to put up with those minor problems. I love the
ID4001 too much to chuck it for those. I've added the Heathkit
humidity "kit" as an add on. Doesn't fit in the current display, but
still looks nice sitting next to the ID4001. For a rain guage, I
bought a wireless guage at Walmart. It's made by Accurite. The display
isn't led, but it's still a good size display and works quite well.
Batteries last almost a year before having to replace them.

One quick note: I remember living in Nebraska and watched as the wind
chill reading on the ID4001 hit 92 below zero!!!!!!! Will never forget
that reading as long as I live. Too bad I couldn't keep it in the
memory. Now, in Phoenix, I don't get to use the wind chill reading.
All I ever see is the temperature climb up and up the 115.