AcuRite 02020 Portable Lightning Detector Black, 2½L x 1W x 2¾H

Excellent product, does what it says, used for my interest in storms. Easy to carry around

Quite good for the money. Detects thunderstorms at about 25 miles or less and fairly accurate when compared with lightning portals. Works well on the default setting as delivered.

First things first, it does work and does pick up lightning strikes BUT there's some things you need to take into account. Firstly it's just a basic detector - it's not going to tell you accurately the distance etc because it's just a single unit trying to work out the distance of different strength lightning strikes - even a expensive detector with a fixed single antenna mounted well above any obstructions needs lots of strikes and really good software to work this out. It won't tell you where the storm is in relation to you because it doesn't have a fix antenna (or built in compass and accompanying software) to work out the angle of any strikes to the unit and you. But it does give you a idea there's lightning about and a very rough idea of how far away it could be. I have seen some reviews that say there can be strikes and thunder heard but the unit beeps and says the unit needs moving and doesn't say strike etc - mine did the same until I moved it up above surrounding properties so just like a fix units antenna, it needs to be fairly clear of obstructions. So basically it is what it is - a low cost detector which is good just to have if your out away from all the modern day interference and any solid obstructions.

Worked first time with warnings. Well worth the money.

I purchased this to take in our caravan as thunderstorms always seem to follow us. This weekend was the first time I was able to test it and it worked after a fashion. It has two modes - Indoor and Outdoor - and certainly picked up the lightning strikes. The warning light flashes and there is a beeping sound at each strike, however the LCD counter seems to get stuck at 3 and eventually tells you to move the unit as it cannot detect anything despite continuing to flash and beep. Comparing the unit to my main lightning detector, the flashing/beeping strike rate indicator and distance indicator seems to be reasonably accurate. As with everything, you only get what you pay for, and the P&P and import duty cost more than the unit itself!

I’ve tested this device now several times on approaching storms. Had no problems so far. It detects up to 20 miles radius. Great gadget.

The device arrived on time and looks a great unit. Upon putting 2 AAA batteries in, I found that the battery cover did not clip in properly at all, the battery cover just kept falling off. Would lose it along with batteries. Rubbish design so sent it back. Shame because had the potential to be so much better. Didn't get a chance to use it. Won't be ordering another. Avoid.

The item arrived today instead of Thursday which was a bonus. Easy set up and use. Only thing I don't like is that you can not register product in the EU.

Great product for detecting lightning. However there are also false indications due to operation of other electrical appliances. The distance setting changing is necessary each time since it does not remember the choice. Some knowledge about the detection principles can help in properly using it. Must for travellers and general people leaving in lightning prone areas. Ok as per price.

Muy sencillo y poco preciso

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Lo tengo desde hace unos meses y a funcionado realmente bien. No detecta todas las descargas, pero lo importante es que las detecte, y a funcionado para presenciar la evolución de algunas tormentas y hasta anticiparlas mientras se van acercando. Eso sí, las interferencias de algunos objetos pueden alterar su correcto funcionamiento. No tenido problemas hasta ahora ¡Lo recomiendo mucho!

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