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The Pump-Up Pressure Chamber is different from the conventional gas chamber in that it does not require a source of compressed gas. The instrument produces pressure in the chamber required to take water potential readings by pumping it as shown below. The relatively small chamber allows the user to achieve about one half Bar (7.25 psi) pressure per stroke. The instrument is limited to 20 Bar and is designed primarily for irrigation scheduling/monitoring, particularly for managing deficit irrigation.
There are three different sealing lids available. When you order your instrument you must choose a lid to be included with the instrument. You can order another lid as an accessory.
The small system accepts samples up to .140 inches or just slightly larger than 1/8 inch in diameter. The stem must be at least 3/4 inch in length to pass through the lid. This system was designed for use with orchard tree leaves like prunes. The samples are sealed into a compression gland mounted in the chamber lid, which uses various sizes of O-rings.
The large system accepts samples up to 1/4 inch. The stem must be at least 1 1/8 inch in length to pass through the lid. This system was designed to fit larger diameter stems. The samples are sealed into a compression gland mounted in the chamber lid. This system uses Compression Gland Gaskets to seal the sample.
The Grass Lid is fitted to use our Bladed Grass Compression Gland gasket and insert.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 20 bar / 2 Mpa |
| Chamber Construction | Anodized Aluminum |
| Chamber Size |
5 Inches / 12.7 CM Deep 2 3/4 Inches / 7 CM Wide 5/8 Inch / 1.6 CM Breadth |
| Read-out | Bourdon Tube Gauge (Bar-PSI Scale) |
| Size (L x W x H) |
38 x 14 x 6 Inches 97 x 36 x 15 CM |
| Weight | 7.6 Lbs / 3.4 Kg |
| Gauge | 2.5 Inches / 6.35 CM |
| Accuracy | 1% accuracy (3 PSI) |
| Range | 20 bar (2 Mpa) range |
