Kestrel 3000 Weather Meter

Great piece of kit, works well, arrived on time and as described. I’ve used it on multiple surveys.

Well made and works, unlike some other cheaper anemometers.

Although i think the kestrel is a superb bit of kit that gives so much important information out and about on the hills i have a massive issue with the calibration which makes you question all the other data being given. I went out in the latest storm Eowyn Jan 2025 and as it built up our local military airfield 2 miles away recorded 82mph. I could only get one gust at nearly 40mph but mostly around 24mph when i struggled to stand upright???? The manufacturer was a great help and told me there’s a potential fault. Refund and return was no problem but another customer expressed a similar issue on a review but with another sensor reading so ive opted to not even replace it as I’ve lost faith. Such a shame

A+++++

Calibration way off. Reading is about 50% of reference value. Cheaper, accurate anemometers are available. Otherwise, well built, well designed, but as there seems to be no way for user to calibrate this imported device, it is ultimately useless. Follow up - today, it is blowing at > 30 knots. Kestrel reads 3 knots. I bought this instrument for professional use, measuring ventilation quantities,and for personal use sailing, and on the hills. An expensive thermometer!

Puntualità. Tutto perfetto grazie Good

bought one two years ago, it works awesome, bought another one for doing temp and wind monitoring on the farm for spraying, you will never be disappointed with Kestrel, it's the best!

Funciono muy bueno

I have had the opportunity to test several Kestrel models, including the 3000. This review is specific to the 3000 but some of the terms are to be applied universally to Kestrel products. I hope to answer this question: Why pay up to 5 times more for USA made Kestrel than the many china-made models? First up is the manufacturing build. The accuracy is obvious and should not be in question. Many items can accurately measure temperature, wind speed and humidity, with temperature fairly accurate on expensive models and the very cheap ones, as well. Wind speed and humidity will be addressed separately. Kestrel has built their units to last, and to impact daily use. The 5 year warranty is a low risk investment for them, and speaks to the confidence they have in their manufacturing. The unit is rugged, and with almost every part of it easily replaced through the website. They have built it to last, and to give the consumer confidence. It will be tossed around, squished in pockets, dropped in water and have overall 'field' use for a finely tuned scientific instrument. The cost effectiveness, first off, is found in the fact that this is not a disposable item as most of the china-made weather instruments that I have tested are. The cheap china models do a good job with temperature measurement, but are not built to last. China factory managers are in an endless war of cost cutting competition which includes reported slave labor, prison labor, and incessant ingredient short cuts. (see down jackets for example). That you may get a delay in temperature reading speaks to accuracy, even as you move it closer to your body. It is a sensitive instrument in a non-sensitive package. Kestrel costs more because it is made to last and withstand field use. Next, the accuracy of the Kestrel in the wind speed and humidity are without peer. The heat index is important for sports and health and even with the upper models (5000), I find that the accuracy even of barometric pressure is precise, as our local airport is more elevated than where we live. With elevation differences, can come small differences in temperature and humidity. The Kestrel measures well. While walking up a lengthy hill, the winter temperature can differ as much as 10 degrees; so noticeable that even without measure, kids comment, "feel the cold air?" as they walk. Kestrel's measurement of windspeed, too, shows consistency model to model, including testing fans (its a nice little tool to use when buying fans or even air conditioners where floor models are available. I was able, this summer, to test the air conditioner and make small adjustments in the room to make it most efficient. I use it in the car, backyard, and when out. It is not only valuable for sports and health, but for science and teaching and...it is fascinating. It is manufactured for not just accuracy, but longevity.

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