Rapitest Digital Mini Multimeter Voltage Current Resistance Diodes Test Meter

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Using an electronic soil pH meter is easy. First, ensure that the soil is moist, but not too wet. Insert the probe into the soil, making sure it reaches the root zone. Wait for a few seconds for the reading to stabilise. The digital display will show the pH level. Rinse the probe with clean water after use and store the meter in a dry place. Some pH testers are electrical (digital or analogue) that can also be multi-functional, in that they can measure other criteria like light and moisture in the soil in addition to pH. Soil pH analysis is undertaken by mixing a small amount of the soil to be tested with distilled water. Wait a short amount of time (30 mins) and then dip a test strip into the ‘water solution’. Remove the strip and match the strip against the manufactures colour table on the side of the test strip pot. (Follow manufactures instructions for the exact process). It is important to note that not all models offer every single test detailed above. Testing requirements vary depending on the installation and its environment so not all tests are always necessary. Once switched on, pen calibration is easy using the buffer solutions pH4 & pH7 combined with the ‘calibration’ button on the unit. Simply dip the probe in the preferred solution and press the CAL button until CAL appears on the screen, it’s as simple as that. Simply follow the manufactures instructions to ‘ set’ the perfect calibration every time.

Since soil most often is in/close to a neutral state (with a pH value of 7), it is highly likely that you find the needle in the display window stay still (because the default pH value is set at somewhere between 7 and 8) when you use it to test the pH value of soil. Customers sometimes are misled by this appearance and hence regard the tester as a defective unit by mistake” MULTIPURPOSE USE】 Compact digital multimeter ideal for commercial and home use. Works as a voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter testing continuity, AC/ DC voltage, diode, transistor HFE, car battery tester

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The ‘Kensizer’ is light and portable and measures a mere 12in or 30cm in length and can be transported around easily. If you consider the 10 x statement above, the next best accuracy tester will be those that provide figures between the whole numbers, for example, 4.5 or 6.5. these perhaps should be considered next based on your budget and needs for accuracy. Alternatively, you can place your probe directly into your soil/water mix as described in my post pH testing of soil 4 easy ways– Method 1 The Rapitest soil tester is really simple to use, but it does come with detailed instructions if needed, as well as a soil pH preference list for over 450 plants. It’s a tool that is great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. To use the pH soil pen to take a direct soil pH reading make an indent into the soil using to dibber/probe cover. This cover acts as a ‘dibber’, allowing you to first ‘press’ your pen into the soil, remove the cover, and then take a pH reading from the ‘indentation’ you just made in the soil. This ‘dibber’ cover also protects your pen’s probe, reducing the risk of wear and tear.

The meter is capable of measuring not only the pH of the soil in the ranges of 3.5 – 8 but also the soil moisture content from dry 1 – 3, moist 4 – 7, and wet 8 -10. Light can also be measured in lux from 0 dark – 2000 light.With two (2) separate sensors suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Kensizer is capable of accurately measuring several levels of soil pH, ranging from 3.0 (Acid) – 10 (Alkaline) the Kensizer can also measure soil moisture, providing dry, moist and wet readings determined over 10 levels, 10 being very wet. Possibly the only improvement in my view though for these test strips, is that they could be better calibrated to consolidate the pH ranges.