Envco – Environmental Equipment

A good tensiometer can save thousands of dollars in preventing over watering or under watering both causing damage to a commercial grower. "A good tensiometer is the irrigation schedulers alarm clock." For researchers it's a matter of accuracy and longevity to carry out numerous field plots. The 2710ARL when used with an accurate soil suction curve for their soils can produce a perfect crop year after year at minimal costs in pump time and water use.

The Model 2710ARL Tensiometer is a precision but rugged, versatile, and inexpensive instrument, which provides a direct measurement of soil water tension. The heavy walled 1/4 in (63.5mm) of durable butyrate tubing 7/8 in. (2.22 cm) OD with screw cap is designed to allow for easy replacement of the ceramic cup, o-ring sealed dial gauge, and use of addition of extension tubes. Easy and time tested readout gauges hermetically sealed in a stainless steel case with vent access to assure precision readings. The tensiometer is available in a variety of lengths, ranging from 6 inches (15 cm) to 60 inches (1.5 m). Series 0240 Insertion Tools can be used for coring a hole in the soil to accept these units.

The Model 2710K1 Service Kit, available separately, is used to refill and maintain the tensiometer.

Ordering Information
2710ARL06 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 6" SIZE (15 cm), 0.63 lbs. (0.28 kgs)
2710ARL12 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 12" SIZE (30 cm), 0.78 lbs. (0.35 kgs)
2710ARL18 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 18" SIZE (45 cm), 0.90 lbs. (0.40 kgs)
2710ARL24 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 24" SIZE (60 cm), 1.02 lbs. (0.46 kgs)
2710ARL36 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 36" SIZE (90 cm), 1.29 lbs. (0.58 kgs)
2710ARL48 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 48" SIZE (120 cm), 1.55 lbs. (0.70 kgs)
2710ARL60 SOILMOISTURE TENSIOMETER 60" SIZE (150 cm), 1.81 lbs. (0.82 kgs)

ACCESSORIES:
2790K1 SERVICE KIT (includes 2005G2 hand pump, 2034 blue fluid, Tensiometer service cap, neoprene tubing and special filler bottle)
0240L30 7/8" INSERTION TOOL, 30 inch (76 cm) length 1.0 lbs. (0.5 kgs)
0240L54 7/8" INSERTION TOOL, 54 inch (137 cm) length, 1.9 lbs. (0.8 kgs)
0240L78 7/8" INSERTION TOOL, 78 inch (198 cm) length, 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kgs)