is this meter appropriate for watered down soil
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FROM HM DIGITAL: The PH-200 is an ideal, waterproof pH meter for testing applications such as hydroponics & gardening, pools & spas, aquariums & reef tanks, water ionizers, drinking water as well as other liquids. It should NOT be used for testing distilled water or acids, as they may damage the sensor. It also should NOT be used to test solids, including soil. For more information, please visit www.tdsmeter.com/products/ph200.html
904210
I suppose it will measure the water sample but not speciffically the mix. Just the soil, I dont think it works.
904211
You make a slurry of equal parts screened soil and distilled water. Then you train the slurry and use the pH meter to read the pH of the filtered liquid. That is the pH of the soil sample. Simple, eh?
904212
I don't do soil but my answer would be no. If the soil is very wet my guess the sensor would test the water ph and not the soil/water combination.
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FROM HM DIGITAL: The PH-80 is a reliable pH meter that is ideal for testing applications such as hydroponics & gardening, pools & spas, aquariums & reef tanks, water ionizers, drinking water as well as other liquids. It should NOT be used for testing distilled water or acids, as they may damage the sensor. It should NOT be used to test solids. For more information, please visit www.tdsmeter.com/products/ph80.html
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No, the meter does everything as expected. One thing is, you should make sure that the probes are clean and dry before testing each time you take a reading.Bob
276215
Well in a relative sense, the answer is yes. The reason I say that is you have to calibrate it yourself. If you immerse the meter tip into something that you know is 100% saturated, you have the ability to set the meter reading to the maximum, which is 10. Therefore, all other readings should become accurate. This is explained in the instructions that come with the meter.
276217
I have used it to measure soil moisture in our lawn, around trees and just about everywhere else. I believe it to be very accurate. I bought it because I found that the soil moisture gauges in the nurseries around here were not accurate. Of course, the accuracy depends on following the directions that come with the meter so assure accuracy. I have found the device to be accurate and useful. I would not give it up.
1245057
Yes, In a previous review I noted the drain of then meter alone over a period of burn in time. Very very negligible. Nice meter, can't go wrong.
2189695
I use it for monitoring my citrus trees. It works well for me. I should say I have loose, loamy soil.
1107194
No it is not. But it has been very dependable for us. You should calibrate at least once a week. The cost of this meter is cheaper than a higher end units probe. be careful the probe is not a water tight. Hope this helps.
115625
Yes, it works well in all soils I have tried though you would need to use it in several places to know the general state of wetness in a lawn.
1244504
I sure don't! I bought this one and a Sun Master digital and they couldn't read further apart! What we need to find is a calibration solution that works on soil meters, not just water meters.
64873
Probe is pointed and several inches long. It could easily be used to measure soil moisture level in lawn or garden. The indicator gauge pointer just give the approximation (DRY-MOIST-WET), not actual percentage. It's not that high tech, but the simplicity is what's handy for outdoor/gardening use.
91591
If the pump is 110-120 volts AC it will work. Anything powered by 110/120 VAC can be used with this meter.
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The unit comes with a little plastic water measure. Use this to measure the amount of water needed. It works perfectly. Just follow the meaasure accurately. Good luck and greetings from Colombia.EDUARDO
1950705
Yes I suggest you try a side by side test to make sure. You can contact their website with questions. I believe they make a meter also.
64872
It is a moisture meter for indoor, outdoor, pots, lawn, trees or wherever you need to check water content, be careful if you are going into hard ground and hold the probe so you don't dislodge it from the plastic housing. I would recommend it, I have 3, one for plants and trees on deck, sunroom and lawns. Lorraine
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I use it for trees. In our area, most of the tree roots are only 18-22 inches below the surface. So, with the 24" probe, getting soil moisture readings at the root zone is not a problem. Just be sure to take several readings around the tree, at or slightly beyond the dripline of the tree (the outer canopy).
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I haven't used it for that purpose. It could really screw up the soil. But my PM problem started when I fertilized the lawn. This year I did not fertilize the lawn and my PM problem is greatly reduced!