Luster Leaf Rapitest Mini Soil Moisture Meter #1810

• Luster Leaf #1810 Mini Moisture Tester
• LUSTER LEAF INC

Poor Quality; Inaccurate readings:
I have purchased two of these meters and they both broke after using them a few times. I am using them on trees with mulch around them and you can barely put any pressure on them before they snap. I would also gladly pay more money for one that was hardy. Also if you press too hard the readings become inaccurate because the wires inside pull out before you notice that they are broke. I would not buy any more of this particular brand. They need to make one that is stronger.

Works well:
I saw many negative reviews so I must report I have had a different experience. I tend to use potting mix or loamy soils so I don't know if that is a factor. However in meter seems to report put water as maximum as I expect. With soils I known to be completely dry is reports as dry. In one section where I have peas it quickly reports as being on the dry side as I would expect as they are heavy water users when making pods. I would certainly test against known conditions to make sure the unit is working but it certainly has made is much easier for me to quickly gage water.

Use in Citrus Farm:
For quick check of soil moisture instead of using tensiometers this device is very useful. One draw back is that the probe getts pitted very quickly say in about four to six weeks.

Moisture Tester:
Simple device and friendly to use. From all indications it appears to generate helpful accurate results. Accidentally purchased instead of a pH meter but have no regrets.

Don't even think of ordering this product:
Having used other moisture meters before, we don't expect them to last more than a year. So we ordered five of these for our home and community gardens. Even though my husband treated the first one very carefully, it died after one use. The seller (antonline) made it not worth our while to return all five. Moisture meters are not sturdy products, but this one is simply defective.