Guelph Permeameter

Introduction

A fast, accurate, easy to use instrument to measure in-situ hydraulic conductivity

• Complete, lightweight, can be hand carried to the field and easily assembled
• Requires only 1 person and 2.5 litres of water. Measurements can be made in a half hour to two hours, depending on soil type.
• Versatile - for use in a variety of disciplines requiring quantified knowledge of soil water relationships.
• Provides accurate evaluation of soil hydraulic conductivity, soil sorptivity and matric flux potential in all soil types
• The Constant Head Well principle used is based on years of theoretical research and practical field tests

Features

• Simple design assures easy field service-ability
• All parts constructed of durable corrosion-proof materials for years of rugged field use
• Packed as a complete kit in a durable foam lined case can be easily transported to the site as hand carried luggage
• Design facilities investigation of the spatial variability of soil conductivity
• Accessory extension tubes allow easy adaptation for deep soil applications such as profiling permeability differences due to stratification or compaction.