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> Most barometers are now adjusted to sea level even if operated well
> above. So one bought in Denver would still show pressures of about 30"
> of mercury, even though the actual pressure would be several inches
> below that.
If I bought a barometer in Denver, or worse yet Breckenridge, while on
vacation and set it on my mantel at home (approx. 608 ft above sea level)
the thing would peg unless adjusted? Unless it blew up in flight.
Do remember buying Twinkies, chips etc. in Denver to save a few bucks before
the drive to Breckenridge, and noticing the unopened packages had taken on a
blow-fish appearance when we unpacked at our 12,000 foot condo.
As I mentioned to another list member, "Fool proof underestimates the
ingenuity of the common fool."
Bill
