Taylor Jumbo Rain Gauge 5 Inch Capacity with Red Floating Indicator
- 5 inch capacity
- Red floating indicator rises with the water level
- Readable up to 50 feet away, per the description
- 26.75 inches tall, 2.25 x 3.5 inch footprint
- 3.98 ounces
- Funnel filter blocks leaves and debris
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tall rain gauge with a red float that makes the reading visible from a distance, plus a debris filter. The listing excerpt gives no mounting method.
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ASIN: B000LNP632Model: 2706Category: Rain Gauges
Overview
A gardener or farmer who wants to read rainfall from a window or porch gets a collection tube with a bright red float that rises as water collects. A funnel filter at the top screens out debris, and the tube is high-impact plastic.
Reading from afar saves a trip out in wet weather, and the large capacity avoids frequent emptying. Mounting hardware and a stake are not described, so setup is left open.
Who it's for
Homeowners and small growers checking from a porch or kitchen window benefit from the float and the large markings. Weather hobbyists who want recorded data need a digital product.
Pros and cons
- Red float easy to see from afar
- Large capacity before emptying
- Funnel filter screens debris
- High-impact plastic tube
- Mounting hardware not listed
- No electronic data output
- Sun exposure effects not described
Performance notes
Water collects in the tube and lifts the red indicator, so the level reads against the markings without leaning over the tube. The funnel filter stops leaves and insects from skewing the measurement or clogging the opening.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 2706 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 2.25 x 3.5 x 26.75 inches |
| Weight | 3.98 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Rainfall capacity | 5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | High-impact plastic |
| Other details | |
| Additional Features | Integrated funnel filter |
| Indicator | Red floating indicator |
| Reading distance | Up to 50 feet |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I mount the Taylor 2706 rain gauge?
The listing gives no stake, post or bracket details. It lists a product height of 26.75 inches.
How far away can I read the Taylor 2706 rain gauge?
The description says the large markings are visible from up to 50 feet away.
Does the Taylor 2706 rain gauge need batteries?
No power source is listed. It reads with a floating indicator in a collection tube.