08180 Soil Compaction Tester - 24 in. Probe, 300 PSI, Stainless Steel Dial

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• Accurate Soil Reading: Soil compaction tester is a penetrometer which measures the compaction of soil and is based on the ASAE S313.3 standard. The tester is supplied with two tips: a small tip (1/2" diameter) for use in firm soil and a large tip (3/4"diameter) for use in soft soil
• Steady, Easy to Read Gauge: The liquid-filled dial with a built-in air bubble helps reduce needle flicker, so readings stay steady and clear. The dial has two scales (one for each tip) that are calibrated in pounds per square inch of the base area of the cone shaped tip
• Tips for Use: Slide the shock collar down at least 1" from the housing before use. When the tester is not in use, loosen the shock collar's wing nut and slide the shock collar up the shaft until it comes in contact with the housing and tighten the wing nut. This will help prevent damage to your soil compaction tester
• Equipped with Metal Plate: Includes a metal retainer tool to help you insert vertically. Position the tip of the tester on the ground in the area you wish to test. Apply even downward pressure on both handles of the tester to keep the shaft and tip penetrating the soil at a slow even pace
• Reading a Compacted Layer: A compacted layer can be determined by the gauge indicator increasing upward into the red range and then moving back down into the yellow or green after passing through the compacted layer. The depth of the beginning of the compacted layer and depth of leaving the compacted layer should be noted
• Note: Multiple readings must be taken from each area of the field. To get an accurate determination of whether or not you have a soil compaction problem and at what depth the problem exists. The same procedure should be repeated in other areas of the field as well. One area may not represent the condition of the whole field