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Kestrel 3500 Fire Weather Meter

While the Standard Kestrel 3000 w/ Relative Humidity is the model that has made Kestrel a trusted brand among firefighters. The 3500 model is a more feature rich meter includes an easy to read and waterproof PIG (Probability of Ignition) and FDFM (Fine Dead Fuel Moisture) cards, Wet Bulb Temperature, altitude and barometric pressure. This fast and accurate device is a great options for firefighters looking for consistently precise measurements without the possibility of human error.
Replacing a Sling Psychrometer with a Kestrel is a huge step in time saving and accuracy. Some have struggled to take this leap and we wrote this quick Kestrel vs. Sling article that may answer questions of accuracy.

** The only difference in the Fire 3500 over the Standard 3500 is it comes with flexible, waterproof PIG and FDFM cards. Only available in Orange.

The Kestrel Meter 3500 Fire Weather Meter measures/features

  • Wind Speed
  • Relative Humidity
  • Temperature
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
  • Altitude
  • Pressure Trend
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Heat Stress Index
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Wind Chill
  • Data hold function
  • Large easy-to-read display
  • Waterproof
  • Patented user-replaceable impeller
  • Wide range of wind speeds and low startup speed
  • Reliable, portable, and easy to use
  • All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA

3500FW Includes:

  • PIG (Probability of Ignition) waterproof card
  • FDFM (Fine Dead Fuel Moisture) waterproof card

Kestrel 3500 Fire Weather Meter Includes

  • A slip-on protective cover
  • Neck lanyard
  • CR2032 coin cell battery (Average life 300 hours)

Kestrel 3500 Fire Weather Meter Additional Information

Kestrel 1000- 3500 (PDF) Instruction Manual English
Kestrel 1000- 3500 Archived (PDF) Instruction Manuals English | French | Spanish | German | Italian
Kestrel Meters Detailed Specs / Certificate of Conformity (All Meters, PDF)
RoHS CERTIFICATE of Compliance
Dimensions: 4.8 x 1.7 x 0.7 in. / 122 x 42 x 18 mm
Weight: 2.3 Ounces / 65 Grams
Model: Kestrel 3500 Fire Weather Meter Part # 0835FWORA
Place of Origin: USA

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