As far as we know the rain gauge itself is fine ... it hasn't rained since we installed it! But the instruction booklet that came with the gauge is all but useless.

Easy to set up, but we keep losing the link to the temperature gauge. The rain gauge works great, however.

We've always liked this brand and have had several of these now. Our first units lasted us over 5 years or more. Well worth the money spent, as this brand is reliable and fairly easy to set up. Now that the price has come down, just about anyone can be a backyard weather man. We really like the total rain history feature, and found that some other brands don't have it, so beware. Our first units were separate: one consisting of the rain gauge, and one just for remotely monitoring temperatures in up to three places. Both were pretty pricey back then. I did not read the fine print and expected this new one to be able to use up to three remote sensors like our old one. Instead, it combines the rain gauge and one remote temperature sensor. At first I was dissapointed, but having one display unit that can show both the rain total and the outdoor and indoor temperature, (without wires or cables), is much nicer than having two separate units. Our only wish is that it could also be plugged into a power source, instead of just running on batteries. Well, maybe next time. Anyway, be sure to pick the one with the features you want and then enjoy tracking your weather!

This is the second of this specific range gauge that I have purchased-both were for gifts and I have heard nothing but good things from both recipients. I purchased one for my father who happens to be a farmer and is a nut when it comes to the weather. He loves the fact that he knows EXACTLY how much it rains and all he has to do is look at the display on his kitchen sill. The self-emptying bucket is a great feature as well. Neither recipients have complained of any problems and find it really convenient. Great gift for the guy in your family who is hard to shop for!!!