Glassic Gifts® "Standard Goethe Weather Ball Barometer
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- Shows Current Atmospheric Pressure
- Hand Crafted Quality Glass
- Works Indoors & Outdoors
- Powered By Scientific Principles Discovered by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
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What is a Goethe Weather Ball Barometer and how do I read it?
This device predicts barometric weather changes by observing the rise and fall of liquid within the spout of a vented glass vessel. A low water level in the spout suggests “high pressure”, representing fair weather. A high water level in the spout suggests “low pressure” and forecasts poor weather conditions. While the storm glass will not indicate exact barometric pressure in numerical values, it is still regarded as an accurate monitor of air pressure changes. PLEASE NOTE: the stated height is only an approximation. This item is finished with a hand process that creates a varying finished height, which may be slightly higher or shorter than the stated height.
How do I set it up?
This device arrives empty and you must fill it with distilled water. We suggest using food coloring to change the color of the water. It comes with a small hose and syringe. Pull the hose out of packaging and stretch it to make it straight. Once you have straightened it as best as possible, you have to snake it down the neck of the glass. It is tricky but the only way to fill it! Once the hose is inside the main body, turn it upside down and use the syringe to fill it. Don't take the hose out, just disconnect the syringe from the hose. Fill it a little less than halfway. If you fail to get results you may have not put the right amount of liquid in it.
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| Package Dimensions | 10.51 x 6.93 x 5.28 inches |
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| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Glassic Gifts |
| ASIN | B00FQM3PZO |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | GAL |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #180,698 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #23 in Barometers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 9, 2013 |
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Why? Sometimes our own bodies can predict the weather better than the meteriologists.
I found it interesting that my bones would ache at certain tmes. I'd tell my husband it was going to rain or snow and he would laugh...then it would. So I got my first weather ball many years ago, and when the pressure was low, the liquid in the ball would go up, sometimes overflowing. So, I have purchased a couple of these and a few other brands. The ones that have a spillover tray on the bottom are good so you don't have to worry about the water going on your furniture. Otherwise, put a small saucer underneath, because it will eventually go over the top Some brands have markings to help you read it for rain/snow.
I like how the water moves up and down based on pressure. It is fragile since it is glass but it is made well with no sharp edges. I will absolutely buy again if this one breaks like my last one. (My last one from a different seller broke because someone played ball in the house and knocked it over.)
















