Re: [IR-L] Information on Aquaterr 200 Soil Moisture Meter

[Dan Johnson]

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Graham,

We used the model 100 analog version several years ago.  I was impressed with it's ease of use, durability and relative accuracy when compared with the tried and true "feel" method of estimating soil moisture.  It's best suited for farmer use.  Tad Wenes of Aquaterr (USA 1-800-284-1024) was a lot of help to us.  It's been three years sense I've talked with him.

Dan Johnson
USDA-NRCS, California

"Harris, Graham" wrote:
>
> Apologies for cross-postings. One of my clients recently brought to my
> attention a soil moisture measurement device sold by Spectrum Technologies
> called the Aquaterr 200 Soil Moisture Meter.  He was interested in it for
> use in raingrown cropping as a means of determining stored soil moisture
> which is an important issue when making planting decisions here in Central
> Queensland.  Is anyone familiar with this device?  I have several questions
> about it:
> * How is it meant to work?
> * How accurate is it?
> * How robust is it for use in the manner suggested?
>
> There is only limited information at the Spectrum Web Site (at
> http://www.specmeters.com) on this device.
>
> Thanks to those people from the SoWaCS list who have already contacted me
> about this.
>
> Regards,
> Graham Harris CPAg
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