Mannix - Testing & Measurement MANNIX Deluxe Lightning Detector * Detects storms within 40 miles * Easily tell if the storm is moving towards, away, or parallel to your location * Identifies severe thunderstorms as well as storms that can produce dangerous winds, heavy rains or tornadoes * Starts detecting thunderstorms up to 70 miles away, registers activity at 40 miles * Used by little league teams, golf courses, and recreational districts * Hand held or table mountable with optional wall mount accessory available * Low battery indicator with battery save feature * Ranges: 0-3 miles; 3-8 miles; 8-20 miles; and 20-40 miles * Case: rugged, weather-resistant plastic case * Power Source: 2 “9V†batteries, or optional 120V AC adapter * Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.1" x 1.5" * Weight: 10.8 oz (w/o batteries) * Average lightning stroke is 6 miles long * Average thunderstorm is 6-10 miles wide * Average thunderstorm travels at a rate of 25 miles per hour * On average, thunder can be heard over a distance of 3-4 miles depending on humidity, terrain and other factors * Approximately 100,000 thunderstorms occur in the United States each year. Approximately 10% of all thunderstorms are severe enough to produce high winds, flash floods and tornados (Mannix deluxe lightning detector LD50 is the responsibility of Elmer Dale) |
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