Portable Infiltrometer Turf-Tec
Measures the rate at which water infiltrates the soil, helping to identify drainage problems
Turf-Tec has finally answered the age-old question: ‘How do I determine the infiltration rate?’ Turf-Tec's Infiltrometer is simple to operate and easy to use!
Determine the infiltration rate in just fifteen minutes.
Now, for the first time, you have a field instrument to measure the infiltration rate of water in all areas. This instrument determines the downward flow of water through grass and soil.
The elapsed time indicator makes it possible to correlate watering time with the infiltration rate of your lawn. Keeping records of the infiltrometer's readings can help track significant changes in water percolation.
It has double-ring accuracy. The Infiltrometer has been used by thousands of professionals, universities and government agencies. It's reliable, dependable and built to last.
Benefits
- Accurate measurement of soil infiltration: Measures the rate at which water infiltrates the soil, helping to identify potential drainage problems.
- Optimised irrigation: Provides data to fine-tune irrigation practices, ensuring efficient water use and reducing water waste.
- Improved lawn health: Helps maintain optimum levels of moisture in the soil, promoting healthy grass growth.
- Avoid hydrophobic zones: Identifies areas prone to waterlogging, enabling proactive management to avoid damaging the grass.
- Customised maintenance plans: Facilitates the development of personalised soil management strategies based on specific infiltration rates.
Technical details
- No Damage to Turf or Soil
- Inner Ring Diameter (ID) of 2 3/8 Inches (6.03 cm)
- Inner Ring Height 7 Inches Tall - 5 Inches (12.7 cm) with water on top of the soil, when inserted to depth limit ring
- Inner Ring Holds Approximately 0.5 L when inserted into soil to depth limit ring
- Inner Ring Surface Area = 11.176 cm2
- Outer Ring Diameter (ID) of 4 1/4 Inches (10.79 cm)
- Outer Ring Height 6 Inches Tall - 4 Inches (10.1 cm) with water on top of the soil, when inserted to depth limit ring
- Outer Ring Holds Approximately 0.75 L when inserted into soil to depth limit ring
- Outer Ring Surface Area = 24.07 cm2
- Unit Weight 12 lbs (5.5 kg)
- Sturdy Construction
- Rust Proof Zinc Plating
- Depth Limiting Ring 2 Inches from Bottom
- Count Down Timer Clock with Beeper Alarm
- Water Level Scale in Inches and Millimeters
- Float and Inch Indicator
- Double Ring
- Heat Treated, Case Hardened Cutter Blade
- Custom Vinyl Handle Grips (Made in USA)
