ambient weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer and Glass Fluid Barometer Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- ambient weather
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ambient weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer and Glass Fluid Barometer
Specifications
- Product Name: Ambient Weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer andGlass Fluid Barometer
- Version: 1.0
Product Information
The Ambient Weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer and Glass Fluid Barometer is a traditional weather prediction device. It consists of a storm glass barometer and a Galileo thermometer. The storm glass barometer predicts weather changes based on atmospheric pressure, while the Galileo thermometer measures temperature.
Preparation
To prepare the Galileo thermometer and storm glass barometer,you will need
food coloring to color the water in the storm glass. Any color can be used
based on personal preference.
Care and Cleaning
When cleaning the Galileo thermometer and storm glass barometer,avoid using
harsh household cleaners and coarse paper towels as they can damage the
lacquer or glass. Additionally, it is important to note that the barometer and
thermometer are intended for indoor use only and should not be installed
outside.
Storm Glass Barometer
How the storm glass works
The storm glass or liquid barometer is based on the concept that decreasing
atmospheric pressure predicts stormy weather. It
consists of a glass container with a sealed body that is half filled with
water. A narrow spout connects to the body below the water level and rises
above it, open to the atmosphere. When the air pressure is lower than when the
body was sealed, the water level in the spout will rise above the water level
in the body.
Conversely, when the air pressure is higher, the water level in the spout will
drop below the water level in the body.
Filling the storm glass
To fill the storm glass:
- Fill the syringe (included in the package) with colored water (use food coloring).
- Attach the syringe to the inlet of the plastic tube (included in the package).
- Turn the storm glass upside down to prevent liquid from flowing out.
- Gently push the tube into the storm glass through the inlet of the spout until it reaches the bottom of the bulb.
- Slowly inject the liquid into the storm glass until half of the bulb is filled.
- Turn the storm glass to its proper position without removing the syringe.
- Continue using more liquid to fill the glass tube until the colored liquid reaches the fair symbol.
- Observing the storm glass for several days and comparing it to current and predicted weather conditions, you may need to add or remove liquid as necessary.
- Note that evaporation is normal over time, and the storm glass may need to be topped off occasionally.
Emptying the storm glass
To empty the storm glass:
- Attach the syringe to the long plastic tube.
- Place the storm glass in an upright position.
- Insert the tube into the storm glass until it reaches the bottom of the bulb.
- Slowly pump the liquid out until all of it is removed.
Galileo Thermometer
How the Galileo thermometer works
The Galileo thermometer consists of a sealed glass tube filled with water and
several floating glass spheres. Each sphere is filled with a colored liquid
mixture. The spheres rise or sink in the tube based on changes in temperature.
FAQ
Q: Can the storm glass be used outdoors?
A: No, the storm glass is intended for indoor use only.
Q: What liquid should be used to fill the storm glass?
A: The storm glass should be filled with distilled water.
Q: How often should the storm glass be topped off?
A: The storm glass may need to be topped off occasionally due to
evaporation.
Ambient Weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer and Glass Fluid Barometer
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-YG901 Galileo Thermometer and Glass Fluid Barometer. The following is a guide for preparation, care and operation of your traditional barometer and thermometer.
Preparation
You will need food coloring to color the water in the storm glass. Any color
is fine, based on personal taste.
Care and Cleaning
Avoid use of harsh household cleaners and coarse paper towels, which can
damage the lacquer or glass.
Do not install the barometer and thermometer outside. It is intended for
indoor use only.
Storm Glass Barometer
How the storm glass works
The concept that ‘decreasing atmospheric pressure predicts stormy weather’ was
postulated by Lucien Vidie – and it’s the basis for a weather prediction
device called a storm glass or liquid barometer. It consists of a glass
container with a sealed body, half filled with water.
A narrow spout connects to the body below the water level and rises above the
water level, where it is open to the atmosphere. When the air pressure is
lower than it was at the time the body was sealed, the water level in the
spout will rise above the water level in the body and when the air pressure is
higher, the water level in the spout will drop below the water level in the
body.
Filling the storm glass
Each Storm Glass is hand blown and accurately forecasts changes in the weather
hours in advance.
The Storm Glass should be filled with distilled water which decreases the
chance of streaks being left on the glass. Using the enclosed tools filling
the Storm Glass is a simple procedure.
- Fill the syringe (included in the package) the colored water (use food coloring).
- Attach the syringe to the inlet of plastic tube (included in the package).
- Turn the storm glass upside down. This is to ensure the liquid does not flow out.
- Gently push the tube into the storm glass through the inlet of the spout until the end of the tube has reached the bottom of the storm glasses bulb.
- Slowly inject the liquid into the storm glass until half of the bulb is filled, as shown in Figure 1.
- Turn the storm glass over to its proper position (do not remove the syringe).
- Use more liquid to fill the glass tube until the colored liquid has reached the fair symbol.
- You may have to add or remove liquid after observing the storm glass for several days and comparing to current and predicted weather conditions.
- Note that evaporation is normal over time and the storm glass must be topped off occasionally.
Emptying the storm glass
- Attach the syringe to the long plastic tube.
- Put the storm glass in an upright position.
- Insert the tube into the storm glass until it reaches the bottom of the bulb.
- Slowly pump the liquid out until all of the liquid is gone.
Galileo Thermometer
How the Galileo thermometer works
The Galileo thermometer consists of a sealed glass tube that is filled with
water and several floating bubbles. The bubbles are glass spheres filled with
a colored liquid mixture.
Attached to each bubble is a little metal tag that indicates a temperature.
These metal tags are calibrated counterweights. The weight of each tag is
slightly different from the others. Since the bubbles are all hand-blown
glass, they aren’t exactly the same size and shape.
The bubbles are calibrated by adding a certain amount of fluid to them so that
they have the exact same density. So, after the weighted tags are attached to
the bubbles, each differs very slightly in density (the ratio of mass to
volume) from the other bubbles, and the density of all of them is very close
to the density of the surrounding water.
As the temperature of the air outside the thermometer changes, so does the
temperature of the water surrounding the bubbles. As the temperature of the
water changes, it either expands or contracts, thereby changing its density.
So, at any given density, some of the bubbles will float and others will sink.
The bubble that sinks the most indicates the approximate current temperature.
How to read the Galileo thermometer
Make certain the weather station is installed on a flat surface. The lowest
temperature bubble within the group at the top of the cylinder displays the
current temperature.
- The lowest floating ball indicates the current temperature.
- If all of the balls float to the top, the temperature is below the lowest floating ball.
- If all of the balls sink, the temperature is above the highest ball.
Galileo thermometer warnings
- This product is not a toy; keep away from children
- Contains paraffin oil. In case of breakage and contact with liquid contents, wash hands with soap and water.
- Do not ingest liquid. In case of ingestion, wash mouth with water and call a physician or your local poison control center.
- Use protective gloves to clean up spilled liquid and broken glass.
Warranty Information
Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only
on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product. To
receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Ambient, LLC for problem
determination and service procedures.
Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC.
Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (3) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) units used for other than home use (5) applications and uses that this product was not intended, such as outdoor use.
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.