Use this Evergreen Garden glass rain gauge to keep track of the amount of rainfall your yard receives! It's the perfect replacement for any lost or broken gauges. Replacement tubes are crafted from glass; Rain guage not included; Outdoor safe. Measures up to 5 inches of rain The rain gauge fits our Butterfly Rain Gauges (47M169), Stained Glass Butterfly Gauges (47M763), Garden Girl Rain Gauge Stake (47M1148), Buddha Rain Gauge Stake (47M1149), Resin Mushroom Rain Gauge (84G112), and Resin Birds Rain Gauge (84G113) Measures approximately 0.78"W x 0.78"D x 5"H Rain gauges are a great way to keep track of rainfall while also enhancing your outdoor space. Evergreen Garden is proud to offer a wide range of gauges that will suit every style or need. Choose from glass and plastic options as well as staked pieces or statues. Decorative touches like floral designs, animal figurines, and colorful accents allow you to easily showcase your personality. Installation Guide Place your rain gauge in an open area devoid of trees or buildings to prevent blockage or inaccurate readings due to run-off from roofs or leaves. History The ancient Greeks kept records of rainfall all the way back in 500 B.C. In 400 B.C., people in India began to keep track of the rain as well. The first standardized gauge was invented in 1441 in Korea. Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke created the first tipping-bucket rain gauge in Britain.