Web timer for 7 seconds
You start the 7 seconds countdown, leave your phone somewhere dry, and step outside to check the household rain gauge. The brief interval gives you a clear cue while you uncover the gauge, steady it, and wait for splashing water to settle before reading the level. During a Philippine downpour, remain under a roof edge or use an umbrella so fresh drops do not enter the container while you look.
You may need several readings after heavy rain, especially if you empty the gauge between showers or compare separate containers around the house. Restart the same countdown after recording each measurement, then move to the next gauge while it runs. Keeping each round consistent makes the readings easier to compare without turning a quick check into a long interruption.
If one reading is unclear, note it before starting the next round so the figures do not become mixed up. When another countdown is needed immediately, empty or reset the gauge first, return the container to its usual level spot, and then restart; this separates the new observation from the previous one.
Frequently asked questions
Should the interval be longer when rain is still falling on the household gauge?
Yes, allow extra time if runoff, wind, or large tropical raindrops keep disturbing the water surface. Shelter the opening without changing the collected amount, then read the gauge once the level settles.
What if you finish reading and emptying the rain gauge before the countdown ends?
Record the measurement and reset the gauge without waiting beside it. Stop the current countdown, then begin a fresh one only when you are ready to leave for the next reading.
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