A Comparison
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Mottes Tensiometer |
Competitors |
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Method and Principle of operation |
Measures the suction force of the plant’s roots to extract water from soil. |
Measures the percent volumetric water content in the ground. |
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Measurement display type |
Continues water tension measurement with friendly web interface available at any smart phone on line. |
Continues water content measurement displayed on a special dedicated computer. |
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Installation |
Easy and simple. |
Professional installation is needed. |
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Response |
Instant response to water tension changes. |
Slow response to water content changes. |
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Durability |
Very high stability, over 10 years of usage in the field. |
Very sensitive in normal use up to 1-2 years only. |
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Reliability |
Automatic temperature compensation. |
Effected by temperature and sun radiation. |
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Transmission |
GSM without browsing. |
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The concept of measurement |
Significant added value which reflect the roots system potential and the plant health. |
Measure the soil water content only. |
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Energy & maintenance |
Energy efficient working method with low maintenance – the batteries can be replaced once the season. |
Relatively short and one-time battery life. |
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Transmission |
Continuous and stable information flow even under low transmission & reception |
Needs good transmission conditions. |