UT10 Weather Station
1.2 Tools Required
Tools required to install and maintain a weather station are listed below.
1.2.1 Tools for Tower Installation
Shovel
Rake
Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, ½ in, (2) 9/16 in
Magnetic compass
6 ft Step ladder
Tape measure (12 ft and 20 ft)
Nut driver (3/8 in)
Level (24 in to 36 in)
Pick or digging bar
Claw hammer
Materials for concrete form:
Hand Saw
(4) 2 in x 4 in x 8 ft piece of lumber
(8) 8 p double-head nails
(8) 16 p double-head nails
Concrete trowels
(2) 1 in to 1.5 in thick x 24 in boards to support base above forms (optional)
Concrete
(2) 1 in x 2 in x 30 in piece of lumber for template frame
(2) 1 in x 2 in x 10 in piece of lumber for template frame
1.2.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance
Lock and key for enclosure
Magnetic declination angle (Section 4)
Magnetic compass
Straight bit screwdrivers (small, medium, large)
Phillips-head screwdrivers (small, medium)
Small diagonal side-cuts
Needle-nose pliers
Wire strippers
Pocket knife
Calculator
Volt / Ohm Meter
Electrical Tape
Step ladder (6 ft)
Station manuals
Station log and pen
Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, ½ in, (2) 9/16 in
Socket wrench and 7/16 in deep well socket
Adjustable wrench
Pliers
Conduit and associated tools (as required)
Felt-tipped marking pen
Claw hammer
Pipe wrench (12 in)
Tape measure (12 ft to 20 ft)
3/8 in nut driver
Level (24 in to 36 in)
Teflon tape or pipe dope
5/64 in Allen hex wrench
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