Small and Fast
With an active surface of only 0.5 cm2 and a diameter of 5 mm the ceramic tip has all advantages of small dimensions: little soil disturbance, punctual pick-up and fast response.
Extended Range
The special version T5x can achieve a measuring range of 200 kPa.
The T5 can be installed in any position and orientation. Bubbles are easily detectable through the transparent shaft. Output signals are balanced.
Typical Applications
Punctual measurement of water potential
Miniature lysimeter studies, together with micro samplers and soil temperature probes
Determination of pF/wc and K/Psi in soil columns, soil cores or soil sampling rings
Determination of leachate and capillary water movements
Controlling irrigation
Nursery experiments
Measurements in the upper soil horizons in the field
Monitoring with data loggers
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Advantages
Accurate zero-tension reading
Fast response: With sufficient filling, the T5 responds within 5 seconds to an applied air pressure change of 0 to 85 kPa
Most standard T5's reach a range of at least 150 kPa when delivered.
Limitations
Not for dry soils
Not frost resistant
In-field applications require impact protection
