EVP MAN wrote:
The gauge I'm getting will handle 5" of rain. That should work pretty
well for me here in PA. I plan to keep a daily log and make sure the
gauge is empty at the start of each day. Or at least make sure I
empty it the same time every day. I like the digital gauges but I'm
not sure how well or for how long they may work before problems
arise. So, with that being said, I decided to keep it simple and
just go with the good old time tested model that you still need to
empty by hand. No batteries to buy or replace either


Somehow, I get by with a simple straight sided plastic cup. Just glance at it
near the walk as I walk outside, and dump it if it has water in it, mentally
noting how much water was in it. Might be cheaper?