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Turf-Tec Penetrometer

Instructions

The Turf-Tec Penetrometer is a

professional instrument to

determine soil compaction.

The Turf-Tec Penetrometer is a necessary tool

to help determine problems before they become

visually apparent. It is useful in determining

when to aerify an area and also assess an area

for potential problems. The Penetrometer is

useful in determining how golf balls will react

when they land on an approach or golf green.

Features:

Monitor soil compaction on:

• Golf Courses

• Golf Tees

• Fairways

• Dry Spots

• Pathways

• New Construction

• Sports Fields

Specifications:

• Easy to use.

• Readings are immediate.

• Overall height 48" tall.

• Weight 5 pounds.

• Plated for long life.

• Reliable, gravity operated.

• Spring trigger quick release.

• Calibrated from 0% to 100%

compaction.

Use the Turf-Tec Penetrometer to

determine soil compaction in

percentages of pore space within

the soil profile.

On athletic fields, the Penetrometer

will show how hard the soil is to

gauge player safety and also

footing. It can prevent player injury

by allowing sports turf manager to

keep fields in playable conditions

year round.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Turf-Tec Penetrometer Instructions The Turf-Tec Penetrometer is a professional instrument to determine soil compaction. The Turf-Tec Penetrometer is a necessary tool to help determine problems before they become visually apparent. It is useful in determining when to aerify an area and also assess an area for potential problems. The Penetrometer is useful in determining how golf balls will react when they land on an approach or golf green.
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TURF-TEC PENETROMETER© Instructions The Turf-Tec Penetrometer* is a precision instrument to determine compaction in the soil profile. It operates on the simple principle of gravity. A calibrated known weight is released and dropped. A specially shaped penetrating needle enters the soil and its depth of penetration registers on the scale. Since the Turf-Tec Penetrometer is activated by gravity, its scale readings will always be consistent. It does not have to be adjusted or need replacement parts.
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Turf-Tec Penetrometer Applications GOLF GREENS When the Penetrometer is used in mid-moisture range of soil, 50% compaction appears to be the average for good golf green soils. New USGA greens or greens being top dressed with sand will average slightly higher, or nearer 60% compaction. These are generalities and compaction percentages may run higher or lower on your greens. Each green should be analyzed in relation to playability.
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