Re: About soil moisture tensiometers

[Ken Fisher]

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Another source for mini-tensiometers, specially designed for greenhouse
and near-surface field applications, is SDEC-France.  The
mini-tensiometers have small ceramic cups attached to the water
reservoir via a length of flexible tubing.  Ceramic cups range in size
from 2.2 mm to 13 mm in diameter.

More information about these mini-tensiometers can be found at the
SDEC-France website (www.SDEC-France.com), or at the web site of their
dealer for the Americas, Earth Systems Solutions
(www.EarthSystemsSolutions.com).

Ken Fisher
Earth Systems Solutions
California, USA



> 
> Irrometer - Riverside, California, US, produces very small tensiometers.
> You should contact Bill Pogue at  Irrometer@aol.com
> 
> or visit their web page : http://www.irrometer.com
> Dorota
> ============
> Soilmoisture Equipment Corp make the Quickdraw tensiometer
> which is portable and has a very small tip and quick
> response. Have a look at their website,
> http://soilmoisture.com/ there should be a PDF file on using
> the quickdraw and a link to a German dealer.
> 
> >
> >Dear Sir/Madam,
> >
> >I would like to ask for further information about tensiometers for
> >determining different levels of water regimes.
> >
> > A special restriction is that, because my plants are growing under
> >greenhouse conditions, the containers is which they grow are relatively
> >small. Their diameter is about 35cm, and their depth about the same. In this
> >case, I would like to ask if relatively small tensiometers are also
> >available for measurements in containers of these diamensions.
> >
> >I would be greatful if you could reply as soon as possible
> >With best regards,
> >Mariangela Fotelli
> >
> >[Mariangela. As it happens, one of my projects at university involved making
> >up mini-tensiometers - which worked as well as larger tensiometers.
> >I have posted your request out on sowacs and the members will no doubt
> >provide more information on sources and references.
> >Bruce]
> >
> >
> >Mariangela Fotelli
> >Insitute for Tree Physiology
> >79085 Freiburg i. Br.
> >Germany
> >Tel.: 0049-761-2038308
> >Fax.: 0049-761-2038302
> >
> >
> Dr. Dorota Z. Haman,  Professor
> Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
> 115 Rogers Hall, PO Box 110570
> University of Florida
> Gainesville, FL 32611-0570
> phone: (352) 392-8432
> FAX:   (352) 392-4092
> dorota@agen.ufl.edu