Articles by AcuRite Team

AcuRite 80th Anniversary: World War II Efforts Prove Vital for Chaney Instrument Co.

AcuRite 80th Anniversary: World War II Efforts Prove Vital for Chaney Instrument Co.

As we continue to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite, we are releasing monthly stories (find them here!) that give readers a look into our company’s past. From the role of women at Chaney to a look at our products through the decade, you’re bound to learn something new!

AcuRite 80th Anniversary: Products Through the Decades

AcuRite 80th Anniversary: Products Through the Decades

To keep our year-long 80th anniversary celebration rolling, let’s turn back the clock to reminisce and learn about Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite products through the decades! What types of products did we focus on early on? What did we make in the 80s? How about the early aughts? Keep reading to find out!

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Spring Cleaning: Weather Station Maintenance Tips

Posted in: Measuring Weather
March 21, 2023

Keep your 5-in-1 or Atlas weather station working properly by checking for damage and cleaning it after the winter months. Unclog your rain gauge, clean your anemometer, reposition your solar panels and wipe down your solar radiation shield.

The Rich History of Women Employees at Chaney Instrument Co.

The Rich History of Women Employees at Chaney Instrument Co.

In case you haven’t heard, 2023 marks 80 years as a business for Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite! We are celebrating all year long with special promotions, throwback products, and stories about how Chaney Instrument Co. came to be in 1943.

What Is a Glass Tube Thermometer, Anyway?

What Is a Glass Tube Thermometer, Anyway?

February 8, 2023

As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we’re continuing to dive into the past and share insight into the beginnings of Chaney Instrument Co. and the AcuRite brand. This month, we’ll briefly revisit how the company got its start 80 years ago and discuss the product that got Chaney on its feet: the glass tube thermometer!