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Guelph Permeameter

Features: easy to use instrument for measuring in-situ hydraulic conductivity accurate evaluation of soil hydraulic conductivity, soil sorptivity, and matrix flux potential can be made in all types of soils equipment can be transported, assembled, and operated easily by one person measurements can be made in 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on soil type, and require […]

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Features:

  • easy to use instrument for measuring in-situ hydraulic conductivity
  • accurate evaluation of soil hydraulic conductivity, soil sorptivity, and matrix flux potential can be made in all types of soils
  • equipment can be transported, assembled, and operated easily by one person
  • measurements can be made in 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on soil type, and require only about 2.5 liters of water
  • measurements can be made in the range of 15 to 75 cm below the soil surface

Complete kit consists of: 

  • permeameter
  • field tripod
  • well auger
  • well preparation and cleanup tools
  • collapsible water container
  • vacuum test hand pump
  • durable carrying case

Accessory attachments are available for extending the measurement capability of the permeameter. Depth attachments increase the depth of operation by 80 cm. The maximum practical operating depth is 315 cm. Ring attachments allow ring infiltrometer measurements from 10-cm and 20-cm diameter rings. A tension adapter allows measurements to be made under tensional and very low head conditions.