Taylor Model 2705 3-Inch Rain GAuge
This is a model 2705 3-inch rain gauge made by Taylor Instruments in the USA. It's shown in the 1926 Taylor catalog, but with the Tycos name, the Taylor name was used after 1932. It was still shown in the 1961 Taylor catalog. The instructions accompanying this gauge were dated 1956. These rain gauges were marketed by Taylor to insurance companies, public utilities, and farmers.
The amount of rain was measured with a dipstick. Collection in the inner cylinder magnifies the amount of rain by a factor of 10. Up to 1 inch of rain is measured in the inner cylinder. Overflow from the inner cylinder is collected in the outer cylinder for separate measurement.
The amount of rain was measured with a dipstick. Collection in the inner cylinder magnifies the amount of rain by a factor of 10. Up to 1 inch of rain is measured in the inner cylinder. Overflow from the inner cylinder is collected in the outer cylinder for separate measurement.
The instructions that accompanied this rain gauge may be downloaded below (2 pages):
