Brand | Kestrel |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Athletics Aviation Construction & HVAC Fishing Sailing & Boating Wind Load Monitoring Wind Surfing |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Special Feature | Weather Resistant |
Material | Glass |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Style | Classic |
Color | Blue |
Product Dimensions | 1"D x 3"W x 6"H |
Included Components | item |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Item Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
Display Type | LCD |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.2 x 6 x 1.3 inches |
Package Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 1 x 3 inches |
Brand Name | Kestrel |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | NK Kestrel |
Part Number | KEST-0810 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Brand | Kestrel |
Recommended Uses For Product | Athletics Aviation Construction & HVAC Fishing Sailing & Boating Wind Load Monitoring Wind Surfing See more |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Special Feature | Weather Resistant |
Material | Glass |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Style | Classic |
Color | Blue |
Product Dimensions | 1"D x 3"W x 6"H |
About this item
- Accurate, rugged handheld wind /airflow meter with large, replaceable impeller
- Measures and displays maximum, current and average wind speed in m/s, ft/min, km/h, mph, kt, B on large, clear LCD
- Waterproof (IP-67), floats, drop-tested to military standards (MIL-STD-810G), patented
- Includes slip-on protective cover, neck lanyard, CR2032 coin cell battery and 5-year warranty
- Used in construction, HVAC, industrial hygiene, sailing, boating, wind surfing, kite boarding, hang gliding, para-sports, ballooning, aviation and more
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KestrelMet Weather Station
We believe in simple, comprehensive weather stations that are affordable, easy to deploy, and require minimal decision-making.
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Who are we?
Kestrel Instruments are designed, built, sold and supported in the USA by Nielsen-Kellerman Company. NK has been specializing in rugged, waterproof environmental and sports performance instruments for over 40 years. NK’s brands include Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters, Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meters, NK Performance Electronics for Rowing and Paddling, Blue Ocean Rugged Megaphone PA Systems, RainWise Weather Instruments, and Ambient Weather Smart Weather Stations.
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Our Commitment
NK focuses relentlessly on meeting the specialized measurement needs of demanding outdoor customers. Olympic athletes, firefighters, and military professionals are just some of the NK customers who rely on our products for accuracy and durability. Delivering anything less than the highest level of quality is not an option. Whatever the niche, we know our customers won't forgive us for letting them down and will tell their friends what they think of us, good or bad.
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Innovative US Manufacturer
NK began business in an upstate New York basement, and we demonstrate our commitment to US manufacturing by walking the walk every day. Now located in Boothwyn, PA, we design here in the US, we source the parts and components we can in the US, and we build here in the US with a great team constantly encouraged and supported in learning new skills. We continuously improve our product, processes, flow, inventory management and people to stay cost-competitive and ensure we can deliver what our customers need when they need it.
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Sustainability
We strive to conduct our business in a sustainable manner and minimize harm to the environment by actively implementing company-wide plans to conserve energy, reduce waste, and recycle. We conduct life-cycle analysis of shipping impact to determine the most effective packaging for each product and minimize "shipping air." We use recycled products in packaging where the benefits are clear. Our building was constructed with energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems. We support working from home, car-pooling and cycling to work.
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Giving Back to the Community
After 30 years, we've got a lot of friends in some close-knit communities. We appreciate our customers and friends and focus our charitable activities on giving back to the communities that support us and our employees. We seek out charitable organizations that we believe are helping make the world a better place in ways relevant to our customers. We financially support the Korey Stringer Institute in their mission to prevent sudden death in sport, including deaths from heat stress in football.
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Product Description
Kestrel 1000 Handheld Wind Meter
Take Hold of Changing Wind Conditions with the Kestrel 1000
Wind changes, shifts, and moves rapidly, which can make your outdoor plans require a bit of planning as they evolve along with the weather. The Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter helps you properly monitor these conditions with accuracy and in real time. This ensures every hunt, fishing excursion, or kite or flying adventure safer and more enjoyable.
- Athletics - Golfing - Fishing
- Aviation - Ballooning
- Construction
- Kite Boarding - Kites
- Drones - Model Planes
- Sailing & Boating
- Wind Load Monitoring - Wind Surfing
Product Details:
- Highly Accurate Wind Meter and Anemometer
- High-Contrast Monochrome LCD Display
- Simple 3-Button Control
- Drop Tested, Waterproof IP67 (Floats)
- Reads Min/Max/Average
- Measurements: Beaufort, Knots, MPH, KPH, m/s, Feet per Minute
- Available Color: Blue
Included in the Box:
- Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter
- One (1) CR2032 Battery
- Certificate of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
- Protective Cover (Hard, Slip On)
- Lanyard
- Instructions
- Proudly made in U.S.A
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Customer Reviews |
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Wind Speed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Temperature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Wind Chill | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Barometric Pressure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Altitude | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Relative Humidity | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Heat Stress Index | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Dewpoint Temperature | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Wet Bulb Temperature | ✓ | ||||
Pressure Trend | ✓ | ✓ |
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Technical Details
Additional Information
ASIN | B001JEPJZC |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,248 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #7 in Wind Speed Gauges |
Date First Available | December 12, 2002 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, accuracy, and quality of the wind speed meter. For example, they mention it's very effective, easy to use and read, and accurate. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the wind speed meter. They say it is very effective, simple to use, and does what they need it to do. Some say it works well for giving wind speed for long range shooting. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...Works great. Reliable. Accurate." Read more
"Works great" Read more
"This meter works great and gives steady measurements for air flow lower than its rated for." Read more
"...Otherwise it seems great, bought it for spot metering for powered paragliding." Read more
Customers find the wind speed meter easy to use and read. They say it's simple, compact, fast, and reliable. Customers also mention that the fan broke easily and the turbine assembly is replaceable.
"Easy to use, important information" Read more
"...impeller (the fan), paying extra for next day service, and replacing it was super easy. You just push out the old and push in the new...." Read more
"...Best of all, the turbine assembly is replaceable if the bearing wears out after years of use...." Read more
"...This is a great size and especially this model is incredibly easy to use. I got the wind speed only model." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the product. They mention that it is very accurate, has precise readings, and is easy to use. Some say that the fan's bearings are critical to accuracy. Overall, customers are happy with the seemingly correct numbers that it provides.
"...Works great. Reliable. Accurate." Read more
"...He appreciates the portability and the accuracy." Read more
"...PROS:------- 3% ACCURACY, each unit individually certified and tested (confirmed with company)...." Read more
"This meter works great and gives steady measurements for air flow lower than its rated for." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is high quality, precisely made, durable, and reliable. They also appreciate the slip case that comes with it.
"...Works great. Reliable. Accurate." Read more
"...Comes with a nice solid little slip case for more protection (with built-in lanyard)- RoHS certified-..." Read more
"...It is so precisely made, and so simple to use...." Read more
"...This is the anemometer only. Great product Kestrel is high quality, but just a reminder to all this measures wind speed only...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention it's well designed, looks beautiful, and has attractive specifications. Some say that the product is easy to use and has an excellent case cover.
"The Kestrel is a beautiful little device that you will be proud to carry with you. It is so precisely made, and so simple to use...." Read more
"...Great price, works well, easy to use, and has an excellent case cover. Some have reported of a huge inaccuracy when compared to other sources...." Read more
"...It looks beatiful and rugged and the specifications are attractive.1...." Read more
"...Still a clear quality product." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the product. They mention it works great, is compact, fast, and reliable. Some appreciate the accuracy.
"...He appreciates the portability and the accuracy." Read more
"...I needed to have an accurate wind anemometer for work. This is a great size and especially this model is incredibly easy to use...." Read more
"This little wind meter works as advertised - it is compact, easy to use and is difficult to lose due to the neck cord...." Read more
"Have owned this unit previously. It is compact enough to fit in my field bag and it's accuracy is equal to the NOAA tower on-site thus it gives me..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the air flow meter. Some mention that it's the best value for the money, while others say that it is not worth $75.
"...commercial/government uses, the Kestrel 1000 appears to be a SWEET SPOT FOR VALUE for those primarily interested in airflow/wind measurement...." Read more
"This would have been great, but the quality of their fans is in question - the first one broke in a 20mph gust of wind, and now rattles when spinning..." Read more
"Great price for an accurate tool! I needed to have an accurate wind anemometer for work...." Read more
"A must have if you fly drones. Great price, works well, easy to use, and has an excellent case cover...." Read more
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The first of 14 Kestrel models ranging in price from $75ish to $900ish covering amateur and commercial/government uses, the Kestrel 1000 appears to be a SWEET SPOT FOR VALUE for those primarily interested in airflow/wind measurement. The $75ish Kestrel 1000 uses the same quality impeller, bearings, and mechanism as their higher end commercial and ballistics units.
Before committing to this model I suggest reviewing their other models in their line-up on their Nielsen Kellerman website.
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- MEASURES:
Current Wind Speed (AVERAGE OF LAST 3 SECONDS)
Average Wind Speed (since turned on, the average of "Current Wind Speed" measurements)
Maximum Wind Speed (Since turned on, the highest "Current Wind Speed" measured)
- AIR FLOW ACCURACY
3% of reading, least significant digit, or 20ft/min, whichever is larger.
- AIR FLOW RANGE (With Accuracy)
This is the Specification Range, not the entire Operational Range. The Specification Range is the range over which the reported accuracy is retained and is stable.
118 to 7,874 ft/min
1.3 to 89.5 mph
0.6 to 40.0 m/s
2.2 to 144.0 km/h
1.2 to 77.8 knots
0 to 12 B (Beaufort scale)
- OFF-AXIS ACCURACY DETAILS
Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. CALIBRATION DRIFT < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH | 7 m/s. This is one reason why user replaceable impeller is such a great value in the long-term for impeller based air velocity meters.
- Designed, tested, and assembled in the U.S. (by Nielsen Kellerman which owns Kestrel), which one assumes helped them sell tens of thousands of kestrel meters to the U.S. government and military.
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- 3% ACCURACY, each unit individually certified and tested (confirmed with company). Certificate includes all the details on how the certification was preformed.
- N.I.S.T. 3rd party CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE at extra cost (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
- MIL-SPEC DROP TESTED, MIL-STD-810F (procedure 4) and 810G. 4 foot drop, all 26 points of impact. Test done with the same unit throughout (Spec 810 allows 5 units, doing it with 1 is more conservative, clearly). Test was not done by a 3rd party, but for merely $75 and a concrete floor you can execute your own test:). Separate tests also showed that with drops over and over, the impeller is usually the first to fail, and they are easily and inexpensively replaceable with the Kestrel units.
- REPLACEABLE IMPELLER (the little vane/fan is replaceable without tools)
- IP67 DUST AND WATER RESISTANCE (total dust protection and water immersion at 3ft protection for short periods)
- 5-year warranty
- Recalibration offered for free within 30 days if necessary
- Comes with a nice solid little slip case for more protection (with built-in lanyard)
- RoHS certified
- My limited experience with customer support so far was very positive. They have a few key customer support and techie folks with the relevant detailed knowledge, and on occasion they are out at shows so if you get a fill-in covering for them you may need to wait for them to return for knowledgeable support, usually within a week. If you get a fill-in, don't judge the company, they seem to usually be truly excellent on the customer support side.
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- Can't think of anything important for the price point, though it would be nice if it had a backlight like a few of their higher end models, and it would be nice if it was more legible from side angles since the meter isn't always between us and the air flow source.
SWAPPING IMPELLER EXPERIENCE:
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I ordered a replacement impeller (the fan), paying extra for next day service, and replacing it was super easy. You just push out the old and push in the new. Just be sure to push only on the outer edges of the impeller and have the triangle on the same side as the display like the mini-instructions say to.
INSTRUCTIONS FROM KESTREL:
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- Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel.
- After several hours at 56 mph (4,923 ft/min) accuracy will be lost, this is a common attribute of anemometers with moving parts. You can then buy a replacement impeller for a fraction of the cost of the meter.
IF LOOKING FOR SUPER HIGH ACCURACY,
OR MEASURING ACCURATELY VERY LOW OR
VERY HIGH SPEEDS:
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- Consider looking at Gill Instruments, for example their ultrasonic 2D and 3D anemometers with no moving parts.
- Another high-end option is Kanomax, for example the Kanomax 6803 Vane Anemometer.
IF LOOKING FOR EVEN LESS EXPENSIVE
AIR FLOW METERS:
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- Consider the Ambient Weather WM-2 as a starting point in your research. I confirmed with their company that their accuracy is % of display value not % of top of the range, which greatly helps with low speed accuracy.
Ambient Weather WM-2 Handheld Weather Meter w/ Windspeed, Temperature, Wind Chill
METERS WITH POOR AIR FLOW
ACCURACY AT LOW AIR FLOW:
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Here are some models whose reported accuracy is as a % of the top of their range (confirmed with the companies), not a % of their displayed value, and thus have unusually poor accuracy at lower air flow speeds:
- General Tools DCFM8901, DCFM8906
- Omega HHF82, HHF91
- Extech 45170
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- Kestrel meters use Zytel bearings now instead of sapphire bearings. They are in the process of updating written materials, some haven't made that description modification yet. They found Zytel bearings easier to work with and expect them to lengthen product life by wearing less on a part.
- When not in use consider keeping it in its (or any) container to keep pet hair, etc. out of the impeller.
Just choose between 3 different wind speed readings ... current (instantaneous) speed, average of last 3 minutes, or highest recent speed. This is a great gift for sports enthusiasts ... sailors especially ... or contractors who need to be aware of high winds. Best of all, the turbine assembly is replaceable if the bearing wears out after years of use. Each unit comes with a signed certificate that it has been tested and found accurate to plus/minus 3%.