what is An anemometer?
An anemometer is a tool that measures wind speed. There are several types of anemometers available to measure wind speed but the most commonly used for HVAC vent readings are vane and hot-wire anemometers.
Vane Anemometers - use propellers to take an analog or digital reading of the wind speed based on the velocity of the propellers rotation.
Hot-wire Anemometers - use an electrically charged fine metal wire to measure airflow. As air passes over the wire, it is cooled. A lower wire temperature results in a lower resistance to electricity allowing the anemometer to calculate airflow. (featured in video)
Shop for anemometers
WeatherFlow sells a smartphone vane anemometer and app that you can get here.
Image Source: http://www.trutechtools.com/
Vane Anemometers - use propellers to take an analog or digital reading of the wind speed based on the velocity of the propellers rotation.
Hot-wire Anemometers - use an electrically charged fine metal wire to measure airflow. As air passes over the wire, it is cooled. A lower wire temperature results in a lower resistance to electricity allowing the anemometer to calculate airflow. (featured in video)
Shop for anemometers
WeatherFlow sells a smartphone vane anemometer and app that you can get here.
Image Source: http://www.trutechtools.com/
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