The WET Kit provides researchers with a powerful portable tool for assessing growing conditions in soils and substrates. The WET Kit measures and displays 3 important variables that influence plant growth: water content, temperature and pore water conductivity (ECp) – the EC of the water available to the plant.

The kit comprises a WET Sensor, an HH2 Moisture Meter (readout unit) and a carry case. 

Three types of WET Kit are available – each with a different set of substrate calibrations, including coir, peat and mineral wool. Please download our Soil Moisture Measurement catalogue or contact Delta-T Devices for ordering information.

Measurement	volumetric water content	Pore water conductivity	Temperature
Accuracy	± 0.03 m3.m-3 (1%)	see graph below	± 1.5°C
Soil moisture measurement range	Full accuracy over: 0 to 1 m3.m-3	see graph below	0 to 50°C
Salinity range	0 to 300 mS.m-1
	Supplied with extended range calibrations which should be used for readings between 300 to 500 mS.m-1
Temperature range	-5 to 50°C
Output	Serial TTL data providing permittivity, bulk conductivity and temperature, from which water content and pore water conductivity are calculated
Power requirement	6-10 V, ~38 mA for 2.5s
Environmental	IP68
Sample volume	~500 ml
	Sample volume is weighted towards soil immediately surrounding the rods
Dimensions and weight	Overall: 120 x 45 x 13 mm  Rods: 68 mm x 3 mm diameter  Outer rods 68mm x 3.0 mm dia Central rod 65 mm x 5.0 mm dia Weight: 0.1 kg
Sensor calibrations	Sensor calibrations supplied in WET Sensor EEPROM Recalibration advised every 3 years (dependent on use)
Soil calibrations	Generalised Mineral ,Organic, Sand and Clay calibrations are supplied, specialist calibrations are available for horticultural substrates (please enquire at sales@delta-t.co.uk for more information) .

 

 

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