The Equitensiometer (Equilibrium tensiometer) is a device for maintenance-free measurement of soil matric potential (suction, water availability for the plants). This device is based on a patented new principle and has many advantages over the normal water-filled tensiometer.
 

Advantages

■ Wide measurement range from 0 to -1500 kPa (compared to water filled tensiometer 0 to -85 kPa)

■ Independent measurement of soil properties

■ High accuracy: + / -10 kPa or 10%

■ Long-term stability due to a patented manufacturing technique

■ Absolute maintenance-free even under frost conditions

■ Ease of use

■ Worldwide Used for more than 10 years

Applications

■ The Equitensiometer is suitable for stationary long-term monitoring of matric potential in soil

Data Sample

More than 5 years continuous measurement of matric water potential with EQ15. Plot Kranzbergerforst, Technical University Munich

Available Models
■ EQ15/Basic for use in up to 40 cm depth

■ EQ15/Adapter for use from 40 cm depth

Options / Ordering Information

■ Cable extension (please specify in meters)

■ Extension pipe for EQ15/Adapter (available lengths: 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m)

■ Installation auger for EQ15/Adapter

■ Handheld 

■ Data logger

Technische Daten