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Cracked Rain Gauge In Freeze -Solution

18 years ago

I have heard that conical plastic guages don't crack when freezing. What do you think?

I have added an inch in volume of bubble wrap to my plastic gauges and it seems to protect them from cracking when it freezes. (THe increase volume of freezing is 8-9%).

In the spring I just remove the bubble wrap strips.

Try it and let me know Roger /Nashville rogjack6112@comcast.net

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erict
18 years ago
Will I get slapped if I suggest duct tape?
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