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take your readings. This method is similar to the ASTM 3385 test procedure where you

are looking for the lowest rate for that soil. If you take a 15 minute test, the following 15

minute test should be the same infiltration rate to assure the soil has reached saturation.

If not continue taking 15 minute tests until the readings are the same for that area.

Environmental testing

The Turf-Tec Infiltrometer can be used to perform various types of environmental tests. It

can be used for testing fuel tank containment areas and spill clean up times. The

Infiltrometer can also be used for measuring urban runoff. It has also been successfully

used for storm water soil evaluations, forestry soil assessments and for groundwater

recharge areas.

Particular Specifications - Reason for the double ring

The Turf-Tec Infiltrometer is equipped with a double ring. During use, both rings are filled

up with water but only the inner ring is measured. The reason for this is that you may

notice that during operation, one ring may infiltrate much faster than the other ring one

because there will be lateral movement of water around the cutter blade. This action will

also create a seal for the inner ring and give a much more accurate indication of the

actual rate of infiltration.

Accuracy of testing the soil on the area in question

This tool is designed to test soil infiltration right on the area that is in question. It differs

from lab results because it is representative of all the conditions that naturally occur on

that area. The Infiltrometer accounts for the vegetative cover, soil organic matter content,

soil physical properties, compaction, soil texture and other factors. The variables all come

into consideration when using this tool to determine infiltration.

Checking infiltration at lower depths in the soil profile

If the Infiltration rate needs to be determined at lower levels in the soil profile, a post hole

digger can be used to remove the turf, thatch and mat. The Turf-Tec Infiltrometer can

then be lowered into the hole and the rate of infiltration can be determined at that level.

Maximum depth of the Infiltrometer is approximately two feet. If readings are needed at

lower levels a backhoe can be used for excavation.

Features

• STURDY WELDED CONSTRUCTION

• SATURN DEPTH LIMITING RING

• DOUBLE RING FOR ACCURACY

• COUNTDOWN TIMER

• BEEPING ALARM ABLE TO BE SET FROM 1 SECOND TO 100 MINUTES

• QUICK ON/OFF SWITCH

• WATER LEVEL SCALE IN INCHES AND MILLIMETERS

• FLOAT AND EASY TO READ POINTER

• LEAVES NO DAMAGE TO TURF

• CASE HARDENED CUTTER BLADES FOR STRENGTH