Frequently Asked Questions
How far can the Holman DRG001 outdoor sensor transmit data?
What information does the Holman Wireless Digital Rain Gauge display?
Product Description
The Holman Wireless Digital Rain Gauge DRG001 makes it easy to monitor rainfall and weather conditions around your home or garden.
The wireless outdoor sensor measures rainfall, outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity and transmits the information to the indoor display from up to 80 metres line of sight. The self-emptying rain collector automatically collects rainfall, while the large backlit display makes the information easy to read.
The display provides daily, weekly and monthly rainfall measurements, as well as indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. A graphical display also allows you to review rainfall from the previous week.
The DRG001 also includes a built-in alarm clock with a 5-minute snooze function, making it a practical addition to any home garden or weather monitoring setup.
Key Features
- Wireless digital rain gauge
- Self-emptying rain collector
- Measures daily rainfall
- Weekly rainfall history
- Monthly rainfall history
- Indoor temperature measurement
- Outdoor temperature measurement
- Indoor humidity measurement
- Outdoor humidity measurement
- Up to 80m line-of-sight transmission
- Large easy-to-read backlit display
- Graphical rainfall history for the previous week
- Displays rainfall in millimetres
- Alarm clock function
- 5-minute snooze
- Simple installation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Holman |
| Model | DRG001 |
| Product Code | DRG001 |
| Product Type | Wireless Digital Rain Gauge |
| Rain Collector | Self-emptying |
| Rainfall Measurement | Daily, weekly & monthly |
| Temperature | Indoor & outdoor |
| Humidity | Indoor & outdoor |
| Wireless Range | Up to 80m line of sight |
| Display | Backlit digital display |
| Rainfall History | Previous week graphical display |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Snooze | 5 minutes |
| Power | 5 × AA batteries |
| Indoor Unit Batteries | 3 × AA |
| Outdoor Sensor Batteries | 2 × AA |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 0.63kg |
| Dimensions | 130 × 170 × 195mm |
The battery requirements and physical specifications are from Holman's current product information.
Installation
The outdoor sensor can be mounted on a level surface using the supplied bracket. Position it where water can drain freely and away from obstructions that could affect rainfall measurements. Holman also recommends considering wind exposure when choosing the installation location.
Important: Remove the cardboard shipping insert inside the rain collector before installation. The top funnel can be turned clockwise to access and remove the insert.
What's Included
- 1 × Holman DRG001 Wireless Digital Rain Gauge
- 1 × Indoor display unit
- 1 × Outdoor rain gauge/sensor
- Mounting bracket
Batteries are not included. The unit requires 5 × AA batteries in total: 3 for the indoor unit and 2 for the outdoor sensor.
The Holman Wireless Digital Rain Gauge DRG001 makes it easy to monitor rainfall and weather conditions around your home or garden.
The wireless outdoor sensor measures rainfall, outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity and transmits the information to the indoor display from up to 80 metres line of sight. The self-emptying rain collector automatically collects rainfall, while the large backlit display makes the information easy to read.
The display provides daily, weekly and monthly rainfall measurements, as well as indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. A graphical display also allows you to review rainfall from the previous week.
The DRG001 also includes a built-in alarm clock with a 5-minute snooze function, making it a practical addition to any home garden or weather monitoring setup.
Key Features
- Wireless digital rain gauge
- Self-emptying rain collector
- Measures daily rainfall
- Weekly rainfall history
- Monthly rainfall history
- Indoor temperature measurement
- Outdoor temperature measurement
- Indoor humidity measurement
- Outdoor humidity measurement
- Up to 80m line-of-sight transmission
- Large easy-to-read backlit display
- Graphical rainfall history for the previous week
- Displays rainfall in millimetres
- Alarm clock function
- 5-minute snooze
- Simple installation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Holman |
| Model | DRG001 |
| Product Code | DRG001 |
| Product Type | Wireless Digital Rain Gauge |
| Rain Collector | Self-emptying |
| Rainfall Measurement | Daily, weekly & monthly |
| Temperature | Indoor & outdoor |
| Humidity | Indoor & outdoor |
| Wireless Range | Up to 80m line of sight |
| Display | Backlit digital display |
| Rainfall History | Previous week graphical display |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Snooze | 5 minutes |
| Power | 5 × AA batteries |
| Indoor Unit Batteries | 3 × AA |
| Outdoor Sensor Batteries | 2 × AA |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 0.63kg |
| Dimensions | 130 × 170 × 195mm |
The battery requirements and physical specifications are from Holman's current product information.
Installation
The outdoor sensor can be mounted on a level surface using the supplied bracket. Position it where water can drain freely and away from obstructions that could affect rainfall measurements. Holman also recommends considering wind exposure when choosing the installation location.
Important: Remove the cardboard shipping insert inside the rain collector before installation. The top funnel can be turned clockwise to access and remove the insert.
What's Included
- 1 × Holman DRG001 Wireless Digital Rain Gauge
- 1 × Indoor display unit
- 1 × Outdoor rain gauge/sensor
- Mounting bracket
Batteries are not included. The unit requires 5 × AA batteries in total: 3 for the indoor unit and 2 for the outdoor sensor.
Applications
- Home gardens
- Lawn and landscape monitoring
- Irrigation planning
- Rainfall monitoring
- Garden weather monitoring
- Residential weather tracking
- Monitoring rainfall before irrigation