5
Appropriate moisture does well in plant
’
s
growth. The unit has graduated the
display into 5 levels, which can offer reference for your plant
’
s
growth. Here is the
list:
Increase in wetness
DRY+ DRY NOR WET WET+
V ery dry dry normal wet V ery wet
If the reading is lower than that shown in the table, it
’
s
time to water your
plants. If the reading is higher than that shown in the table, you do not need to water
the plants.
Check small pots more often than large ones---they dry out more quickly. Over
watering rots the roots, so do not water too frequently. Out of season, most plants
only need water once a week.
OPERATION TIPS
● The unit will be automatically off after 5 minutes disabling for electricity.
● The unit only can be used in soil, please don ’ t place the probe into water or other
solutions.
● Don
’
t leave the probe in the soil longer than necessary to avoid the possibility of
damage to the probe.
● Don ’ t bend the probe.
● Don ’ t use the probe to break up the soil.
● Don ’ t put the probe near metal objects and be sure to keep the probe away from
metal objects.
● Wipe the probe clean and dry before taking another test reading and after use.
● Before testing, please lightly shine 4 ″ -5 ″ (10-12cm)of the probe and any
oxides that may have formed on the surface of the metal.
● Insure that the probe
is
wiped clean and the protecting bushing
is
put on the test
probe before storing in order to avoid the oxidation of the probe.
● When the unit
is
withdrawn from the soil, remember not to grasp the probe.
● TROUBLESHOOTING:
A. Low battery: “ ” icon will be displayed on LCD, please replace the new
battery.
B. Out of range, the PH value of the unit
is
3.5 to 9.0 and - 9 ℃ to +50 ℃ for
temperature.
C. Stones, organic matter had touched the probe, please wip e again and
test another place.
D. There are other metal tablet have formed on the surface of the metal after
wiped.