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Offline Vf24renegade

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Hall wind meter error
« on: April 18, 2026, 06:09:21 AM »
My hall meter consistently reads about 20mph low. I have it on the jury strut like other people. Any thoughts?

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Re: Hall wind meter error
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2026, 03:20:03 PM »
If mine was off that much I would try and take the top off. Then I would wipe down the rod and try to clean the floater hole, maybe with soap & water. I might even try some dry lube on the rod, just wiping mostly off with a diaper or lint free paper towel.

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Re: Hall wind meter error
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2026, 04:22:42 PM »
Its brand new. And i tested it out the car window which gave a correct reading. Thanks for the pictures, ill see if i cant get some and try it

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Re: Hall wind meter error
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2026, 05:17:17 PM »
If it tested OK out the car window, your air entry angle must be slightly off on the plane. Have you already tried turning it in various directions?

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Re: Hall wind meter error
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2026, 03:29:35 AM »
Not yet. I do have to do further testing.i was wondering if anyone else has seen this and had some probable causes. Thanks.

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Re: Hall wind meter error
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2026, 04:18:08 PM »
Mine is remarkably (to me) accurate. Mounted on the right jury strut.

 

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