Rain+Gauge+is+reading+0.00+on+the+display+console

Problem
The console is reading 0.00" for rain when it has rained.

Solution

 * 1) Make sure you have removed the packing tape from the self empting rain gauge lever mechanism. This is usually secured to prevent damage during shipping and is often overlooked during installation.
 * 2) Pour water into the unit and listen for the clicking sound of the lever incrementing rainfall.
 * 3) View the display console. **Note that many stations like the Oregon Scientific and Honeywell weather stations default to rain rate (inches/hour) as opposed to total accumulated rain and daily or yesterday rain.** Refer to your manual. If it is not currently raining, rain rate will read 0.00 in/hr. Switch to total rain on the display. You should see a non-zero value after a few minutes.
 * 4) If you still see a zero value on the total rain, the rain gauge is defective and must be replaced.
 * 5) If you are reading --- on the total rain, there is a reception issue. Link here...
 * 6) If the rain rate reads H.HH, there is nothing wrong, the unit is out of range because a significant amount of water was poured into the unit. It will eventually return to 0.00 in/hr and the total rain may increment.
 * 7) If the unit is faulty, Ambient Weather has a 30 day return or exchange. [|Link here...]
 * 8) If the unit is within the factory warranty period, please Link here...