Stowe masthead unit rotor

[Plevier]

In the strong winds last week the 3 cup anemometer rotor of my old Stowe masthead wind unit, which I had just overhauled with new bearings, managed to unscrew itself and helicopter away to heaven knows where!

Just wondered if anyone has a defunct Stowe MHU gathering cobwebs available for a modest deal please? I really just need the plastic rotor and probably the stepped washer that goes behind it (haven't been up to look yet). Oh yes, and the securing nut...

Thanks

Mike

 

[Ruffles]

Sorry to hear your loss. I'm dreading any of my Stowe instruments failing. I suspect similar quality (B&G?) is going to cost the earth.

I take it you've added a tube of thread sealant to your shopping list ????

 

[Gwylan]

You may be in luck.
First the good news - we have the wind angle and wind speed head for a Navigator 2 unit of uncertain vintage, but the 'connector' is still at the top of the mast.
The unit is intact and worked when in use - we replaced all the instruments and I could not afford a full set of Stowe or similar.
Bad news - we are in Belgium at the moment. Could stick it in the post for you if you can Paypal the postage - or you can wait a couple of weeks when one of us is in the UK and can drop it in the post there.

 

[Plevier]

Hello Gwylan

Thank you very much. I will PM you in more detail.
Mike

 

[Plevier]

Ruffles - Good idea! Problem is shaft is too short for a locknut and I couldn't get a nyloc that small.