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Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor

Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor - For all turfgrass

areas. Specially designed quick probe depth

adjustment from zero to four inches deep.

Instant read out dial tells you the percentage of

moisture in the soil. This is the ideal moisture

meter for testing soil moisture as the Turf-Tec

Moisture Sensor is simple to use, easy to read

meter and very durable.

Stop guessing about soil moisture, find out the

amount of water in the

pore space within the

soil in percentages of

soil moisture. If

readings are below

25%, there is not

enough moisture for the

turfgrass roots, if the

soil moisture readings

are above 75%; there is

not enough air space in

the soil.

Locate saturated soils deep in the profile. Monitoring soil moisture insures consistency in

playing conditions from one golf green to another or one athletic field to another.

Excellent tool for use in water audits and in the whole urban ecology.

A quick and convenient way of monitoring soil moisture on all turfgrass

areas.

Check Soil Mois

ture on:

• Golf greens, fairways, golf tees.

• Sports fields.

• New construction.

• Lawns.

• Playgrounds.

• Locate dry spots.

• Locate layers.

• Check sprinkler performance.

Specifications:

• Easy to use.

• Read out in percentages - 0 - 100%

• Instant readings.

• Durable and reliable.

• Adjustable foot from 1-4 inches deep.

• Overall height 48 inches tall.

• Weather proof non-corrosive metal.

• Read out is at eye level to avoid

bending down.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor - For all turfgrass areas. Specially designed quick probe depth adjustment from zero to four inches deep. Instant read out dial tells you the percentage of moisture in the soil. This is the ideal moisture meter for testing soil moisture as the Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor is simple to use, easy to read meter and very durable. Stop guessing about soil moisture, find out the amount of water in the pore space within the soil in percentages of soil moisture.
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Have your irrigation technician's carry one at all times. Close up of Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor Face - Readings in percentages from 0 - 100% Top of Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor Check moisture readings at each level of the soil horizon. Adjustable from zero to four inches deep. Check moisture in thatch, mat and soil above and below the root zone. Very useful for checking moisture on golf greens and all turfgrass areas. Small 3/16-inch probes will not damage fine turfgrass areas or stressed turf.
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Moisture Sensor Probe Re-Calibration Cleaning Moisture Sensor Meter Probe Note: Moisture Sensor before use. probe may need cleaning The Moisture Sensor probe is suspect able attracting particles during times of non-use. to If meter is reading a lower percentage then anticipated, oxides have built up on the probe and are hampering its contact with the soil. A 3-M brand abrasive pad can be used to buff clean the probe and bullet to a bright shine.
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TURF-TEC MOISTURE SENSOR INSTRUCTIONS AND USE Specifications Construction: Anodized aluminum and high impact plastic. Dimensions: 48 Inches tall. Read out: Meter reads 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, & 100% Moisture. • • • 10 - 25 indicate low moisture. In this range, plant roots have difficulty absorbing moisture. Therefore, this must be considered a danger condition. 25 — 75 indicate medium moisture or the ideal range. 75 - 100 indicate a wet soil, which denotes too much water.
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Correlating Readings Remember that a soil in good tilth consists of 50% solids, 25% air spaces and 25% water. Rain or irrigation water will temporarily fill all of the voids in the soil. Depending on the porosity of the soil or its capacity to hold water, good soils will drain in about an hour. This is gravitational water and will move down into the soil profile. Normally, it will take about an hour for gravitational water to move down after it is applied to turfgrass areas.