How To Read / Set / Use An Aneroid Barometer

[@jamespicking1140]

Kudos to the guy who walked into the eye of a hurricane holding one of these to confirm that the pressure was indeed low.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Agreed!

[@nahom3427]

May God be with our guy!

[@melray724]

😂 No kidding!

[@johnquantran7566]

Thank you, sir! As a student of Aircraft Maintenance Technician, I find this video immensely enriching. Reading the textbook without visuals or explanations can be rather "dry," but your presentation enhances the learning experience significantly. Your ability to convey knowledge is truly commendable. I wish you good health and peace, and I am once again grateful for your efforts, sir.

[@TheWeatherStore]

thanks for the nice review!

[@nintendy]

I LOVE Barometers, because as you say; no need to wind them, plug them in or use batteries - you hang them on the wall, and they’re there operating all of the time! It’s always good to tap them as you say; I’ve always done that as I pass it, and you can be quite astonished sometimes how much they can move which tells you quite clearly which way the weather is going! It’s important to note though for those new to them, to only tap them very lightly, as after all, these are precision instruments, and they won’t always respond which doesn’t mean they’re not working, as there may be nothing to respond to some of the time. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheWeatherStore]

thanks for watching

[@gee3883]

Brilliant, thanks for that my dad has had one of these on the wall for years, and always used it as he worked outside. I am the new custodian of our barometer and thanks to you I can now read it correctly cheers., Greetings from London

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad I could help

[@XefiMughal-iw8lo]

It works differently every where. My Barometer always below 29 in summer season, but there is no rain, actually it is heat that developing and affect the reading.

[@aleksandra_614]

What a wonderful message, testimony and a gift after your Dad!💕

[@billyandrew]

I've relied on my joints for a few decades to predict local weather and changes likely to influence it. Severe inflammation indicates bad weather heading in, even in high summer, as it usually means thunderstorms present or building, during that season, but is more likely to flare during the expected bad weather of Winter. Manageable pain without the need of heavy painkilling medication often accompanies dry, warm weather. Arthritis...nature's way of taking you back to the classroom. 😂 I thoroughly enjoyed your scientific breakdown and thank you for uploading!

[@davidmarks4198]

Proud new owner of a beautiful vintage weather station. I had to look up what a Hygrometer is and KZbind how to use the Barometer with the manual knob. Thanks! I was just in Sandwich visiting relatives in July. Subscribed.

[@AngelaSmith2030]

I found an Airguide barometer at a thrift yesterday and got it because it reminded me of my grandpa but also because I like what it does. Thank you for this video. I tapped it and the needle moved.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Great to hear it works!

[@Clintscollectiblez]

I got one from my grandpa an air guide old one looks like it was on a ship 🚢

[@trygveoma4693]

Thank you for a very good explanation of how barometers work. As i am growing more and more into the digital world, i get more and more interested in the analog tools from the past. Modern science and weatherforcasting is really phennomenal, but still - an oldfashioned barometer is far more fascinating. And the «unprecise» slowly gained knowledge every man used to have to predict the weather…i miss those days :)

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KimDroptiny]

Thank you so much! I just inherited one from my dad - similar to what was on your wall - and this was very helpful.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@auktioneer]

Thank you so much for a wonderful insight into Barometers, how they work and how we can best interpret the readings. In particular the explanation of falling (low) and rising (high) pressure, and the reasons behind it was really informative and useful, I really enjoyed watching your video and am now top-fit in estimating what they are telling me. I guess recently I've become a bit of a Barometer fan and have already started collecting them, interesting ones. Latest item to the (still small) collection was a Sputnik Weather Station from the 60s/70s. Thanks again and keep them coming. I subscribe :-) - Bad-Cannstatt, Germany.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks for the nice comment. Ill continue to add more barometer content

[@KerryFahlman]

Thanks for the info,it's exactly what I was looking for

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad I could help

[@reneegroza4509]

U saved my life. I am writing a geo test tomorrow 💯💯

[@sandrashevel2137]

Thank you. I have my Grandpa's home barometer

[@scottishlion1979]

Pretty cool store . Actually worked across the street at DWI .

[@TheWeatherStore]

Love the DWI!

[@timcain9580]

Thanks for the info. I just picked up a German banjo style and your video helped me set and understand it. Thanks again!!!

[@AynOtori]

What a nice explanation! Very calm and clear ;)

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thank you! 😃

[@backyardonorchard9420]

Excellent helpful video! Thank you!

[@TheWeatherStore]

You're welcome!

[@patmcbride9853]

I have an old aneroid barometer used by the USGS to determine altitude. Someday, I will check its accuracy and try setting it if it is off.

[@TheWeatherStore]

it should work unless it has been damaged

[@darrenlloyd2990]

Thanks for the video I had one given to me now I know how it works Darren from Australia

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad to hear the video helped you

[@techmeastro6464]

very nice explanation, helped in my exams

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it helped

[@jessicaschutts4351]

Thank you for explaining the barometer ❤

[@TheWeatherStore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@damienmcclarey1611]

Thank you this has been very helpful

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@radgeek01]

Very informative. Well done.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thank you!

[@LibertariosAlGobiernoMilei2023]

Que buena colección de estaciones meteorológicas que tiene ud, todo de muy buena calidad, lo felicito x el vídeo. Yo también colecciono instrumentos, de meteorología, geofísica etc. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks!

[@zlmgnr]

Thank you for clear and simple explanations. I just understand that, even it is rainy outside but don't show it, doesn't mean the preasure is low or the gidget is not working🤔

[@deana1111]

Thank you for a very good video. You made it very easy to understand 😊

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colincarvell9269]

Thank you for your video.. i have recently aquired an edwardian pocket barometer. The outer dial (feet) also moves. How do I set this for the place where I live. (Scarborough UK) ?

[@rustynail3519]

It is also called as an altimeter, we can also measure the altitude of a place by locating the rise and fall of the pressure in the barometer. While you climb higher altitudes, the pressure in the barometer drops, while you descend, the pressure increase. In this way, you can also calculate the altitudes. Therefore, the instrument is also known as an ALTIMETER.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks for the contribution. The one I featured in the video does not have an altitude on the dial so its just a barometer and meant to be stationary on a wall. It uses the same mechanism as an altimeter though. Portable altimeter / barometers are usually smaller and they have the altitude scale around the outer dial.

[@andrewzelinski7107]

Thanks so much Park. This is super helpful

[@TheWeatherStore]

Happy to help!

[@peterketchijian6989]

Thank you for the nice video. I have few questions please. I live in Amman, Jordan. I own an aneroid (inhg) west german made barometer without any brand name on it just MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY below on the dial, that used to belong to my late father, it was presented to him on his wedding day in 1960, and it's still working till now. To set my barometer, I followed the ACCU weather site, and set it to the mentioned pressure. The question is that I don't live on sea level, my location is 920 meters above sea level, if i want to make a correct setting, it should be set at 26.5 inhg, because at sea level the reading will be around 29.9, so if you go up to 920 meters, it should fall to 26.5, while there is no 26.5 on it, it starts from 28 in hg up to 31in hg , so is it correct to set it like the weather station says today for example it says 30.1 ???? I can't understand this. 30.1 at which altitude ?? , Another research i made, i put the barometer picture on google to find out the manufacturer, google results showed the same barometer under HOFFRITZ N.Y., GERMANY brandname, should i consider my barometer is HOFFRITZ being exactly the same model ? and why my unit has no HOFFRITZ brandname on it ? Thank you, [e-mail]

[@Peppermint1]

My understanding is barometers predict mostly only severe weather. A normal amount of rain/snow will not necessarily cause a noticeable atmospheric pressure drop.

[@TheWeatherStore]

you will see more barometer movement with more severe weather. Sometimes light precipitation does not show much barometer movement

[@mario1714]

beautifully explained thank you❤

[@TheWeatherStore]

You're welcome 😊

[@MissPaulineM]

Thank You for all the information....👍

[@TheWeatherStore]

My pleasure

[@carystarke8000]

Thanks. I want one now. I think I may actually be able to work it.

[@sanjamainkson3197]

Hi i got this new wembe barometer.... itvlooks similsr as the one you demonstrsted with.... but really its been raining all day and still its far to the right???? Van there be something wronh with it?.... and also when I open it there is a tiny button on the backside... what is this for?

[@Handmaiduns]

Brilliant informative vid. Thank you

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Wolfcrag85]

Thank you for your explanation. I have just a small question: should I tap the barometer everytime I want to check the pressure? I'm asking this because, as you mentioned, sometimes the pointer doesn't seem to be moving. Currently, it's been some days since the last change in my barometer. Kind regards.

[@TheWeatherStore]

I like to tap it. The tapping creates a small shock to the system which will displace any stickiness to the works.

[@TwitchRadio]

What could you use in combination with a barometer to help you predict whether for like that day or maybe the next... I have a ABC watch I use for hiking, that would be awesome to have something that's not connected to the internet help me determine when rain is coming or bad weather in general... I'm assuming that you just kind of make a best guess and look at the sky😂

[@HannahMossop]

What are some reasons it wouldn’t be working? Loss of that vacuum? Or rusty insides or something? We have an old one unsure if it’s working going to have a look

[@TheWeatherStore]

Id have to see in person to determine what is wrong

[@myrdale]

I like the barometer which you demonstrated in this video. I don't see it on your website though. Is this model still in production or is it an antique? All I can make out from the video is made in France, who is the manufacturer? Thank you.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks for the comment. Sorry its not available as I sold it a bit ago. It didnt have a makers name but was similar to other barometers made in France by Naudet.

[@musicman7078]

I have an old springfield weather station. Is it possible that the humidity gage would need recalibrated/ reset?

[@TheWeatherStore]

It might be possible to adjust it. Look for an adjustment screw on the back of the hygrometer

[@samzpendle8891]

Thanks so much for this video very helpful

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@futureddshanley]

Thank you! Great video

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad you liked it!

[@nob4131]

are barigo barometers good quality?

[@KrystnaKeller]

Were did you get this at. Looking for one that size for a school. Thanks!

[@TheWeatherStore]

I bought it at an auction, I used it for the video as it has a nice large easy to read dial. Sorry, it was sold a while ago

[@harshaweerakkody5654]

Good video . What is the outer scale of the Barometer Please

[@TheWeatherStore]

Some barometers display both Inches and metric units

[@kumkumkumkumroy9537]

Beautiful explained thank you

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it helped

[@byv4480]

Very nice video. Thank you

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thank you too

[@crystalbackhaus3940]

Hi, I was wondering why the one I have has “Linden” on the middle dial. I see some have “Devon” or “Gemini”. I even saw one say “Whitehall”, is this where they were made or something? I have a banjo style barometer.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks for sharing. it is probably the maker's name and sometimes is also displays the town where they were made.

[@madhavianumalasetty6157]

Good evening sir. From where it gets in to contact with the air. It is all over sealed.

[@TheWeatherStore]

It doesnt take much for air to get into in. I doubt it is air sealed

[@madhavianumalasetty6157]

Does it require any battery or power supply to keep it in running condition all the time?

[@TheWeatherStore]

@@madhavianumalasetty6157 No power requirements at all, that's the beauty of aneroid barometers

[@koogle612]

Can you recommend a source for finding working antique barometers pls? I saw a model that sat flat on a table & had a blown glass globe top. It was $ 140.00 at the antique shop we were in & when I went back for it it was gone. Does such a barometer have a name to refer to it?. Thx.

[@Kangawallafox]

Called a sputnik barometer - possibly

[@TheWeatherStore]

Hi James, I sell many antique barometers on my websites: www.theweatherstore.com and www.paulmaddenantiques.com We service all barometers to ensure a proper working instrument before posting for sale. Contact me anytime to discuss. Best, Parke Madden

[@fionalongley9774]

What ar small dials for

[@brucewen8873]

Thank you for share these very useful information.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@graybeard9802]

if the boro psi is 30.06 . on the gauge is that before the number one or is it at the number six on the one through nine in-between 30 and 31

[@TheWeatherStore]

The one before the number one

[@mikesdname1]

I just got a barometer delivered from amazon. the internet weather report says pressure is 30.18 my meter says 29.6. yes I've tapped. could you explain? I've had it for a couple of hours, hanging on the wall now. thanks!

[@TheWeatherStore]

probably needs a calibration. Easy to do, just look for the hole in the back as demonstrated in the video

[@noahboudie6184]

Thanks for the information

[@TheWeatherStore]

My pleasure

[@woodysteve1953]

Good vidio. Can you tell me why I have 3 pointers on my barometer-red black silver..?

[@TheWeatherStore]

One is the actual barometer reading, the 2 others might be for high and low marking

[@eugenegress5896]

What is a good , accurate, reasonably priced Barometer for Fishing, THAT...Mounts on the Livingroom wall?

[@TheWeatherStore]

The Downeaster Medallion barometer is a good choice. You can find it on my website

[@genebob007]

My barometer measures hPa how does this measurement related to say what we usually see on the weather news, like 30.1 ?

[@TheWeatherStore]

Good question, look for a chart / calculator online which convert hPa to inches mercury

[@iqiq7747]

Thank you .

[@seanbeebe8095]

I bought one and it moves very little and I’m wondering if it is broken. It moves when I tap it, but over the month it hasn’t moved much at all.

[@TheWeatherStore]

View my video “How to check if a barometer is working”. If it needs repair, contact me.

[@perrynelson4254]

Curious how you got the name Park. My brother is also named Park. He was named after a governor of Florida...Park Trammel.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Family name from England. It is spelled Parke.

[@perrynelson4254]

@@TheWeatherStore Cool! Thx!

[@Tiger_Luv]

Thank you ⚓️

[@TheWeatherStore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@johnstath9666]

Do you do international deliveries

[@TheWeatherStore]

Yes, I can ship most items internationally. Contact me for more information

[@jvicinip]

Thank you!

[@TheWeatherStore]

your welcome

[@renishii6834]

lovely big barometer there

[@TheWeatherStore]

Thanks, it’s big dial is great for demonstrations.

[@jungkwon5179]

🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰witch hand is the main, or witch hands mean what??

[@TheWeatherStore]

The main hand is the one connected to the mechanism. It is most often black. The index hand is the one which you can turn using the knob.

[@chuckfischer7202]

So, setting that adjustable needle to the weather you want doesn't work? I've been doing it all wrong then.

[@TheWeatherStore]

be great if it worked that way!

[@scottlogue4327]

How often should i tap a aneroid barometer?

[@TheWeatherStore]

as much as you like or whenever you want to read the pressure

[@gbpamson8542]

Where does the air go in

[@TheWeatherStore]

Barometers are not air sealed. It equalizes through any gap or hole in the instrument

[@jtheisler2730]

I just found a Springfield Instruments Barometer 07602. I can't find almost anything on it

[@TheWeatherStore]

Unfortunately there is very little in the way of reference websites where you can plug in a serial number and learn more.

[@offgridmangogrower]

Maybe someone on this site knows how to take an old barometer apart to re attach the main needle…it’s a swift and Anderson, Boston. The back has a center black portion and an outside ring trim. And a center screw(maybe for calibration?)

[@TheWeatherStore]

If you can remove the front glass and bezel, you should be able to re affix it.

[@DanielAnim-ee5uf]

That's a good thing to have.

[@tonyt.5316]

All mine don’t swing from rain fair. They don’t move that much.

[@TheWeatherStore]

Sometimes barometers do not move when there is a passing rain event. We can go long periods without much change in air pressure

[@kengbrissy3074]

👍

[@branislavkovac2978]

Some people have inner barometer in their bones... have boneache before weather changes...😊

[@upnorthlewmi]

What if it doesn't move at all when you tap it

[@TheWeatherStore]

I have a video on how to tell if you barometer is working or not.

[@dinamik967]

Are any barometer today aneroid?

[@TheWeatherStore]

Yes, most non digital ones are.

[@adventureguy4119]

Didnt know les straud had a brother

[@IanChrist-os3od]

I won't change

[@TheWeatherStore]

we all change!

[@saiedali944]

I want a barometer since 1994☘😭😔😭

[@TheWeatherStore]

check out my selection at www.theweatherstore.com

[@saiedali944]

@@TheWeatherStore I need a cheap one please

[@anilkumarsharma8901]

1000000000x model of aneroid barometer is produsing GWh of power per year

[@adriennef1770]

Try again. Explain in depth

[@thedancingalien7766]

Won’t Work In Space😮😮

[@TheWeatherStore]

in space no one can hear you forecast...😊

[@tonyking9235]

TRUST YOU TO SHOW ONE THAT DOES NOT REPRESENT WHAT WE HAVE . WITH THE NUMBERS 1000 AT THE TOP . I DONT HAVE NUMBERS MARKED LIKE THAT

[@TheWeatherStore]

It's probably a metric scale. The barometers I use and sell are mostly using the imperial measurement system i.e. inches of mercury

[@chrismorrow4269]

Phone

[@HannahMossop]

What are some reasons it wouldn’t be working? Loss of that vacuum? Or rusty insides or something? We have an old one unsure if it’s working going to have a look

[@TheWeatherStore]

It could any number of things. I'd have to see it firsthand to know for sure.