Unknown device attached to my house

[Maherees]

Hi all,
i have got what look like a wind driven device that is attached to the house i've just bought but i have no idea what it is - has anyone ever seen a thing like this and know what it is used for?
thanks

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Errrrrrt.....why not ask the previous owner?

 

[midlife]

Weather station?

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Hi all,
i have got what look like a wind driven device that is attached to the house i've just bought but i have no idea what it is - has anyone ever seen a thing like this and know what it is used for?
thanks

It's unfortunate you've moved in at this time of year, because that device is really useful when it snows. As you can see, it has three scoops, and they gather the snow to make free ice-cream. 👍

Alternatively, it could be an anemometer off a home weather station.

 

[BianchiVirgin]

It is an anemometer linked to something inside, like a weather station as mentioned. Ask the previous owner.

 

[Cycleops]

Obviously attached by MI6 to monitor your movements and internet activity. Remove immediately.

 

[13 rider]

Can you the following the wiring / conduit to see what's at the other end . My guess like others amateur weather station

 

[stephec]

Did you not notice it before you moved in?

I'd be having strong words with my surveyor if I were you. 😄

 

[sleuthey]

Can you the following the wiring / conduit to see what's at the other end . My guess like others amateur weather station

Installed by an Amateur too by the looks of things! How’s it’ supposed to work when the wind is blowing from the other side of the house?!

 

[HMS_Dave]

It looks like it is missing part of it. It would likely have had a barometer, thermometer and wind direction meter attached underneath it at some point.

Just smash it with a hammer until it goes away...

 

[Drago]

Its an anemometer, a device for measuring windspeed.

The instalation is a bit strange - the device itself is a decent bit of kit, above and beyond the combined sensors that amateur like myself typically have, yet its mounted so close to the house as to be virtually useless.

 

[kynikos]

It's a wind turbine and connected into the national grid. With blades that size expect a payment of £0.23 p.a.

 

[Drago]

You're not far from me. If you manage to get it down intact i'll be happy to take it off your hands.

 

[slowmotion]

Is there a retractable fabric awning anywhere on the building? I've seen anemometers used to feed into a control system to retract them when the wind speed gets too high for safety.

 

[Edwardoka]

It's an anemometer, so the previous owner must have had a problem with anemones. Check the garden for wildflowers?