Irrometer 506, Model"LT" 6" Low Tension Soil Water Detector, Pack of 2 pcs

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Irrometer 506, Model"LT" 6" Low Tension Soil Water Features

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About Irrometer 506, Model"LT" 6" Low Tension Soil Water

Model "LT" 6" Low Tension Soil Water Detector The IRROMETER Model LT (Low Tension) was designed to operate in coarse sandy soils and non-soil growing media. With a range of 0-40 centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa), this instrument is for use in situations where tensions above 30 cb (kPa) are rarely expected. Gauge increments of 1 cb (kPa) provide a benefit where finer resolution near saturation is needed. This model instrument is also well suited for conditions where rapidly changing soil moisture conditions need to be observed. The "Quick-Flo" ceramic tip is colored blue for easy identification. Includes Reservoir Air-free gauge chamber Hermetically sealed IRROMETER vacuum gauge with dual scale of centibars (cb) and kilopascals (kPa) [ 0-40 cb (kPa) range] Features 0-40 cb (kPa) range gauge Quick-Flo ceramic tip (blue) Air-free gauge gives accurate readings Large reservoir makes maintenance easy Hermetically sealed gauge designed for harsh environments Operating Principle The IRROMETER operates on the tensiometer principle, which measures soil water tension. Soil water tension is the energy (vacuum) applied to the soil by the plant as it draws in water for nutrition. This force is measured in centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa) of tension with a high reading indicating the dry end of the scale and a low reading indicating the wet end of the scale. The IRROMETER instrument consists of a sealed, fluid filled tube that is equipped with a porous ceramic tip and a special vacuum gauge. They are installed in the ground with the tips placed at desired root zone depths.