EC-20, EC-10 and EC-5 User’s Manual
3. Installing the Sensors
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The sensor may be difficult to insert into extremely
compact or dry soil. If you have difficulty inserting
the sensor, try loosening the soil somewhat or wet-
ting the soil.
Never pound it in!
2. Carefully backfill the hole to match the bulk density
of the surrounding soil. Be careful not to bend the
black overmolding connecting the sensor to the
cable.
Orientation
The sensor can be oriented in any direction. However,
orienting the flat side perpendicular to the surface of the
soil will minimize effects on downward water move-
ment.
Removing the Sensor
When removing the sensor from the soil,
do not pull it
out of the soil by the cable!
Doing so may break inter-
nal connections and make the sensor unusable.
