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Old 04-25-2017, 04:08 PM   #1
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Wind sensor guards?

We are looking to install a wind sensor guard/cover to protect our little whirli-gig from being damaged by a low hanging limb. I have googled a lot but can't find any info as to where we can buy a protective device. Any ideas? Anybody installed such a whirli-gig protector? We need your help!

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Old 04-25-2017, 04:50 PM   #2
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We are looking to install a wind sensor guard/cover to protect our little whirli-gig from being damaged by a low hanging limb. I have googled a lot but can't find any info as to where we can buy a protective device. Any ideas? Anybody installed such a whirli-gig protector? We need your help!

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I did not have shop in tx but am looking at making one now that I am home
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I just gave up and don't leave the awning out!
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I just gave up and don't leave the awning out!
That is fine but it will not keep tree branches from ripping it off roof
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That is fine but it will not keep tree branches from ripping it off roof
Well, yes. That is what I meant. Second one is long gone. There won't be a third.
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Please.....there has to be a company, some vendor that makes a protector item that keeps limbs from damaging or ripping the wind sensor from our roofs.
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I am thinking of a cage SS sprinkler head cover used in commercial buildings fire suppression systems. It would still allow air through but protect the spinny thing. 😂
Not long ago I could figure it out in a week or two....now I don't have any contacts.
Like this?

http://www.tasmanpfv.co.nz/head-accesory/Guard_3
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Yea, I live in Indiana and the apparent tree trimming service for the county is motorhomes and trucks driving the streets.
I understand why they put the sensors on the passenger side but the drivers side would last much longer around where I live.

A sturdy cage would work well and is a great idea. Where do you even purchase the replacement sensors?
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Just google: Girard Wind Sensor Replacement
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