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Types of Tensiometers

Insertion Tensiometer

This rod-shaped, standard tensiometer consists of an acrylic tube, of a length suited to the measuring needs, attached between a porous, clay tip below and a single or double (T-form) connection above

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Sensors and Instruments for Measuring Moisture Levels

Manometer

A tensiometer connected beneath a manometer creates the classic “Tensiometer” for measuring and providing a reading of the suction pressure present in the soil. Manometers using the same design have a read out range of 400 hPa or 600 hPa

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Sensors and Instruments for Switching

M-Sensor

The electromechanical subpressure monitor is used as a switching sensor in tensiometers and combined with the tensiometer bottom is referred to as a tensiostat,

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