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The Virtual Soil Moisture Tensiometer (60 cm) Gauge Type is a precision instrument designed to measure the soil water tension, also known as soil suction or soil moisture tension, critical for effective irrigation management. This 60 cm tensiometer provides accurate insights into how tightly water is retained by the soil particles, thus indicating the effort plant roots must exert to absorb water. Featuring a robust porous ceramic cup that ensures excellent hydraulic contact with the soil, the tensiometer facilitates the transfer of water inside the device reflecting real-time soil moisture status. Its durable plastic body tube houses a sensitive vacuum gauge, which equilibrates with soil water tension and translates this into a direct dial readout. Ideal for agricultural professionals and commercial growers, the 60 cm length offers deep soil measurement ensuring high reliability in moisture tension data for scheduling irrigation schedules. This instrument helps optimize water use, improve crop health, and increase yield by providing precise soil moisture tension readings at root zones, enabling decision-making based on scientific data rather than guesswork.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Measurement Length | 60 cm |
| Type | Gauge Type Tensiometer |
| Porous Ceramic Cup | Ensures excellent hydraulic contact with soil for accurate moisture transfer |
| Body Material | Durable plastic tube resistant to field conditions |
| Gauge Type | Vacuum dial gauge for direct soil tension readout |
| Measurement Parameter | Soil water tension (suction/potential) |
| Usage | Helps schedule irrigation by measuring soil moisture tension |
| Application | Agriculture, horticulture, soil science research |
| Deep Soil Measurement | Suitable for monitoring moisture at root zone depths |
| Easy Installation | Simple placement into soil for immediate use |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 cm |
| Material of Porous Cup | Ceramic |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Gauge Mechanism | Vacuum dial gauge |
| Measurement Range | Typically 0 to 80 kPa soil tension |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 60°C |
| Calibration | Factory calibrated for accuracy |
| Dimensions | 60 cm length, suitable for deep soil penetration |
| Weight | Approx. 200 grams |
| Installation | Inserted vertically into soil at root zone |
*Disclaimer: The above description has been AI-generated and has not been audited or verified for accuracy. It is recommended to verify product details independently before making any purchasing decisions.
The 60 cm length makes this tensiometer suitable for measuring soil moisture tension at deeper root zones up to 60 cm below surface, commonly found in many crop root depths.
The vacuum dial gauge inside the tensiometer equilibrates with the soil water tension through the porous ceramic cup, directly indicating the tension with a calibrated dial readout.
Yes, it can be used in a variety of soils, but optimal hydraulic contact is ensured by the ceramic cup, which performs best in soils where the cup maintains good moisture contact.
The product comes factory calibrated, requiring no additional calibration before installation and use.
By measuring how tightly soil holds water, it helps determine when plants begin to experience water stress, enabling timely and efficient irrigation scheduling.
Periodic checking of the ceramic cup for cracks, ensuring proper water fill and cleaning the gauge face for visibility are typical maintenance steps.
Brand: virtual
Country Of Origin: India
‘Virtual’ make tensiometer measures the force with which water is held in the soil by the soil particles. Scheduling irrigation based on how hard plant roots are working to draw water from the soil. This force, referred to as soil suction, tension, or potential, indicates how tightly the water is bound in the soil, and how much energy must be exerted by plant roots to remove and use the water. The basic components of a tensiometer include a porous ceramic cup, a plastic body tube, and a vacuum gauge. The ceramic cup is placed in good hydraulic contact with the soil and allows transfer of water into and out of the tensiometer body according to the tension in the soil. The vacuum inside the tensiometer body equilibrates with the soil water tension, and the dial gauge provides a direct readout of the tension.
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