Will it also work for testing the temperature of the soil for Spring planting?
460671
These probes are usually of a bi-metal function and should be pretty linear at the temperatures that you want. I checked mine with a candy thermometer and it was right on at 124F. and my soil tempt. was 42F at 4 inches. The probe can not be introduced and extracted by the gauge- it will separate with misuse. Yes it should work fine if the soil is soft enough. and the depth isn't much more the 4-6 inches.
460672
I bought this as a gift for Christmas and the recipient hasn't used it yet. Sorry.
460673
I've never tested temperature on soil, but I don't see why not. It's just a very long meat-thermometer-looking temp guage.
460674
I don't see why it wouldn't give you that temp. You wouldn't want to stick it too far into the soil though, so it might not stand up. Almost any thermometer would do for that.
460675
It should work. If your soil is compacted, you may want to use some other tool to punch a hole in the soil first, such as a metal rod, long screwdriver, etc. Or loosen the soil with a shovel or cultivator. You want the thermometer to be able to poke into the soil easily, so you do not put excessive force on the gauge.
460676
it may, but the long stem may not be sturdy enough to puncture through hard soil without bending...
907458
Yes, this could be used as a thermometer display. When below 100F it shows down to the tenths place. Just wire up 3 and 4 to 120v ac, connect the probe to 5 and 6, and leave terminals 1 and 2 disconnected.
1506939
The meter is very simple. A needle lies on to of a "meter?" and the meter runs from 0 to 10.The needle tells you the moisture in the soil.Seems accurate.
979740
IMHO this thermometer is not very sturdy (it bent on me the first time I inserted into my worm garden. I suggest purchasing a stainless steel thermometer of greater length (suited to the depth you wish to measure) and make sure the thermometer is designed for use in soil or compost.
369745
If only are only intending to measure the superficial temperature, (not the inner temperature of the product) then the answer is "YES". I often use this device to check the temperature of the marmalade process to see if the packaging temperature is adequate.
1045792
I've heard of people calibrating it with boiling water, so it may work for what you want. I'd be careful to not get the plug end of the thermocouple or the thermometer wet though.
1142553
Yes it works great for that application too. In fact I use it to tell how far away a bunker is or a tree, etc.
2189693
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).
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.
2200615
Yes, though I would not recommend it. This tester is very cheap and will just stop working after a couple of uses
2032189
I don't think so, but I have not tried it. It is to measure surface temperature. If you point it at the interior wall, it will measure that temperature, but not air temperature or working temperature.
1746616
Yes, should work for potted plants. The instructions are to clean the contacts before and after tests and making sure the soil being tested is moist and there is no instruction that would preclude testing the soil of a potted plant.
904210
I suppose it will measure the water sample but not speciffically the mix. Just the soil, I dont think it works.
1952217
Yes, I believe it would, it comes with a sensor that can be surface mounted in order to read temperature.
976312
J, yes this unit will give temperature readings on pipes. I am certain you will find it a useful instrument to give instantaneous temps.
1402812
it measures the hottest temp IMO it can detect. so it shouldn't matter how deep as long as you get to the area you want to measure
1108047
Kinda doubt it.... its mostly used for checking wood moisture, probably could check the surface moisture but I don't think the prongs are long enough to check soil.