The compact design of this drainage box facilitates installation and ensures optimal placement of EC and pH meters.

FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, YOU WILL NEED:

• 2/3 test slabs (the gutter will be suspended or with stands) or 3/4 test pots
• Plug for the gutter to channel drainage into the box

Position the drain tube of the gutter inside the box through the dedicated top hole with the filter, making sure the whole drainage is correctly channeled inward. To prevent solar exposure and subsequent algae growth on the metal mesh filter, position the box so that the gutter completely shields it from sunlight. Nevertheless, regular filter cleaning is recommended.
The gutter should be sufficiently inclined to allow drainage to flow smoothly into the box.

Once the test gutter is overlaid on an pre-existing gutter, and after filtering and measuring the drainage, it can be directed onto the pre-existing channel through a drainage tube, or collecteded in a separate container for more in-depth EC and pH analysis (Figure 1 and 2).

RADIO TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT

Correct sensor installation is crucial to obtaining accurate and reliable data. Note that the cable connecting the pulse counter to the transmitter is 1 meter long. Therefore, you will not be able to place the radio transmitter above the plant canopy (a necessary requirement for all sensors). To ensure optimal data transmission, place the sensor within 200-300 meters away from the Base Station, avoiding plant barriers.
As an alternative, a longer cable can be requested to allow correct placement of the transmitter above plant height.