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1. Dalton Andrew

   
   10/22/2011 1:10 PM

   Looking for recommendations on soil moisture meters and canopy temperature readers. I don't have any experience with any of these tools and not really sure where to look. I know they can be expensive, but not to concerned with that to much if it's a good quality product. I've seen a few online, but not sure if they are any good for sand based greens especially when there are only a couple of reviews. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
   
   Andrew

   
   
   
   
2. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   10/22/2011 5:10 PM

   We use these on a daily basis.
   
   http://www.turf-tec.com/MSlit.html

   
   
   
   
3. Dalton Andrew

   
   10/23/2011 8:10 AM

   Thanks for the link. They look like they are built well. How long have you been using them? Do you use any of those infrared thermometers. I have one for home, but don't think it would last at the golf course.
   
   Andrew

   
   
   
   
4. Wahlin Scott B

   
   10/23/2011 8:10 AM

   adalton said: Thanks for the link. They look like they are built well. How long have you been using them? Do you use any of those infrared thermometers. I have one for home, but don't think it would last at the golf course.
   
   Andrew

   
   
   John Mascaro is the greatest and he is Turf-Tec. His father was also a pioneer in this industry. Call John. He will be honest with you.

   
   
   
   
5. Samuel Leatherberry

   

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   10/23/2011 10:10 AM

   We use the TDR 100 from Spectrum Technologies. Really easy to use and about $800.

   
   
   
   
6. Andrew Cross

   

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   10/23/2011 11:10 PM

   I use a cheap infrared thermometer ($30 or so from Amazon) to check canopy temps, it works well and has held up all season. They are cheap enough that I wouldn't be too concerned if it broke, I've got my moneys worth out of it for a season and I fully expect it will last a few more.

   
   
   
   
7. Larry Stowell

   

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   10/24/2011 9:10 AM

   Here is a list of tools that we put together a last year:
   
   http://www.paceturf.org/index.php/public/top_ten_turf_monitoring_tools/
   
   Larry

   
   
   
   
8. Melvin Waldron

   

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   10/24/2011 10:10 AM

   Thanks for the info Larry, it will make it easier to request some of these tools from our supervisor.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO