�From:�	Jochen Eberhard ("Jochen.Eberhard")
�To:�		sowacs@aqua.ccwr.ac.za
�Date:�	Monday, July 15, 1996  1:48 pm
�Subject:�	SOWACS: Help with tensiometers

Hi,
I do have problems with my tensiometers in trickle irrigation,better say with 
the readings. The finetuning of my irrigation system withtensiometer does not 
work the way it should. Now my question: is it possible that dueto the 
compaction of the soil around the tensiometer the rewetting (??)of this 
compacted soil is different than the drying phase? Or is this justan fantastic 
idea of my little brain.  The problem is that I have tensiometerreadings of 64 
kPa right now, which are still increasing and water applicationrates which 
should produce a completly wet profile.  Does somebody understandmy thoughts 
and give me any hints.
Thanks a lot

Jochen Eberhard, Germany
email: Jochen.Eberhard@t-online.de