TORO Soil moisture sensor that really intrigued me

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

For all TORO's shortcomings their golf and ag stuff is very good. This was in the new product section of the IA show.

http://www.toro.com/irrigation/golf/turfguard/index.html

http://www.toro.com/irrigation/golf/downloads/toro_golf_controllers/central_control/turf_guard_ss.pdf

[Wet_Boots]

Did anyone here ever try the Toro soil moisture sensor that required you to mix and pour a block of 'plaster' to surround the device?

[SoCalLandscapeMgmt]

Toro bought Turfguard and then promptly got involved in a patent dispute over it with another company. I think it dragged on for a while which set them back in really being able to market the product. It looks pretty cool though. I like the idea of them being wireless.

[cppendergrast]

I wonder about the interval between sensors. I would assume sun/shade, slopes, tees/greens & fairways. The wireless is good stuff. I do RB IQ thru the internet and to check the moisture and salinity thru the net would be fantastic!

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

I wonder about the interval between sensors. I would assume sun/shade, slopes, tees/greens & fairways. The wireless is good stuff. I do RB IQ thru the internet and to check the moisture and salinity thru the net would be fantastic!

This might interest you. http://www.puresense.com/

They can use it with several brands of sensors I believe. You can get your readings on your IPhone/Smartphone. I wanted to go back and talk to them at length but alas time escaped me. They do have a NPR technology podcast you can watch.