Just wondered if anyone had any links or photos with regards to
installation of 10 and 20cm soil thermometers.

many thanks

Paul C
Brampton NE Cumbria
www.bramptonweather.co.uk

On Dec 30, 8:46*pm, Paul Crabtree wrote:
Just wondered if anyone had any links or photos with regards to
installation of 10 and 20cm soil thermometers.

many thanks

Paul C
Brampton NE Cumbriawww.bramptonweather.co.uk

Hi, Paul,
No photo links but I have Met O 10cm bent stem thermometers. I make a
pilot hole with a dibber then put the vertical part in until the
horizontal part rests on the bare soil surface. Be prepared for
breakages during freeze / thaw. I've gone through three in two years!
Best wishes,
Ken
Copley, Teesdale

Thanks Ken

So you dont tie it down in anyway ? - Just thinking about about the
wind etc.
Also is it protected by fencing to keep rabbits etc away ?

many Thanks
Paul

On Dec 31, 11:01*am, Paul Crabtree wrote:
Thanks Ken

So you dont tie it down in anyway ? - Just thinking about about the
wind etc.
Also is it protected by fencing to keep rabbits etc away ?

many Thanks
Paul

Hi, Paul,
I think you must mean the ones that have a stand. Mine are the Met O
90 degree bent stem so the scale lies horizontally on the soil
surface, so no probs with wind. Our cat keeps the rabbits away!!
Ken

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:19:14 -0800 (PST), Ken Cook wrote:

I think you must mean the ones that have a stand. Mine are the Met O
90 degree bent stem so the scale lies horizontally on the soil
surface, so no probs with wind.

So something like:

http://www.smg.gov.mo/www/dm/equip/e_bentGT.htm

Being troden on is probably a bigger danger. Think I'd make mesh
guard of some sort to place over them, if only to make them a bit
more obvious in the grass.

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Cheers Dave.
Nr Garrigill, Cumbria. 421m ASL.

Thanks Dave/Ken

Interesting to see them over grass ?

I will be out this evening fitting them in time for the new year !

all the best
Paul C
Brampton
www.bramptonweather.co.uk