Solar Power Pack for AcuRite Atlas and AcuRite Iris Weather Sensors

There is mixed reviews on how well the panel works, but I was tired of climbing the ladder and changing batteries outside of the regular maintenance the sensors require, so I rolled the proverbial dice.I received the panel this past January, install was easy, and so far no issues, the unit hasn’t lost power, the supplied rechargeable battery so far has been able to supply power at night, and during inclement weather.The panel is mounted about 10’ above the ground on the side of the pole that has the weather sensor about 15’ above it. The cable between the panel is a bit excessive in my case, but I could see a need for the length depending on how far away the panel needs to be to capture sunlight.I haven’t had to clean the panel yet, plan on cleaning the panel during the annual sensor maintenance cycle.

I wish they would have had this 15yrs ago. Works great and easy to install. The interal battery charged fully in four days.

I have a ACU-Rite weather mounted on a eight-foot-high fence. Every year it is a pain having to drag a ladder out to change the batteries. This year I purchased the solar panel for the weather station it works great. the only problem was that it was for sale on the US Amazon site and I am in Canada and Amazon Canada does not list it. This cost me extra money in shipping and duty to have it sent to Canada.

I needed to wait for decent weather before I installed this solar power for my 5in1 weather station. So far this works Great. For the past 1-15yrs, I've had a 5in1 station, I've changed out batteries every 4-6 months and was glad I had it low enough that I could use a step stool to change the batteries wondering how other owners were doing changing batteries from a ladder or bringing a high pole down that often. I am happy those days are over with this solar powered power supply. It is easy to install with one piece sliding into the battery compartment replacing the four batteries. Plus it has a power cord long enough if there is a need to be places in a area with better sun. I'm glad to have it and well worth the cost to keep from replacing any more batteries.

Placed my weather station about 8 ft above ground. The solar battery pack does away with having to replace cells in the unit every year and keeps Murphy away as he tends to ask for new batteries in mid Michigan winter.

Saves having to change batteries in winter...I hope. Only been in use for 4 days. Has on the unit an indicator to show if charging and how much of a charge it has.

Working well so far even with cloudy days. Survived 3 inches of rain.Keeps battery well charged.

perfect