FEATURES |
- Cylindrical thermometer with barometer
- Interprets temperature and weather based on principles of buoyancy and air pressure
- Colorful, liquid filled spheres descend and ascend with changes in temperature
- Barometer features the world globe etched in the glass
- Both Thermometer and barometer are displayed and mounted on a wood base
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This handsome unit uses a blend of old and new technology to interpret the weather. The Galileo thermometer is filled with a clear liquid that suspends multiple colored weights. As the liquid within the weights changes temperature their density changes allowing the weights to rise or fall. The lowest weight at the very top of the Galileo reflects the temperature. The glass water barometer indicates changes in the air temperature. A low fluid level in the glass spout generally means fair weather while a higher fluid level in the glass spout means foul weather approaches. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 28 reviews)
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Pretty but not as precise by J. Lin (Scottsdale, AZ USA)  4 Stars
November 24, 2009
The thermometer has 5 4ºF balls which cover the temp range of 64~80 ºF. It's not a detail temp reading instrument. In addition, the balls will stick to the glass cylinder wall; the friction is larger than the gravity. It needs to be shaken to initialize the flow of the balls. However, it always ends with the correct setting.
The barometer water level is more sensitive to the environment temp change than the pressure change. It's about 12ºF range for the water level to cover the tube from bottom to the top at a constant pressure. At a constantan temperature, the barometer will cover about 30 mbar. So, you need an interpretation to tell the true atmospheric pressure. Reading the water tube along is not enough. Besides, the cover range is not quite enough, I added a 4" PVC pipe on top the glass tube to extend the reading range.
Even though it is not a precise device, it is very glaring to leave it in the living room. It is a nice art to display and tells some science if you could.
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chaney instrument by Robert A. Phillips (new york state)  5 Stars
October 13, 2009
very good product and just what I expected since I had previously owned a galileo barometer. the thermometer is accurate within a small range
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Very Cool, But Has Shipping Damage :( by D. Landon (Hesperia, CA.) 5 Stars
October 13, 2009
I bought this for my sons 15th birthday, it's a very cool "display" to have around the thermometer isn't he most accurate hence the word "display". After unpacking the item we found the glass globe broken. I first called Chaney instruments and told them about the shipping issue, they agreed to replace it if Amazon didn't. Luckily it was shipped and sold thru Amazon.com. I called customer service and explained the problem about the shipping. Customer service was very helpful and is sending out a replacement. Due to the broken glass issue Amazon didn't want it returned. As a suggestion to all who purchase this item or items alike glue the thermometer and the globe to the wooden base and put it somewhere safe. All other reviews indicate that it is top heavy.
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NICE BUT NOT THAT ENTERTAINING by SUNFIRE (MARYLAND)  3 Stars
October 09, 2009
THERMOMETER WAS CUTE BUT TOO SMALL AND YOU HAVE TO DO TO MUCH WORK TO MAINTAIN IT. I RETURNED IT. JUST WASNT WHAT I EXPECTED..............
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Original by H. M. knox (California) 4 Stars
September 26, 2009
This item works, but not accurately. It is more a item for conversation than real practical use. I'm happy becasue it is a replica of an original historical weather piece. Great deal for what it is.
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