EUR44,57
Gardena Soil moisture sensor
Irrigation sensor
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22 reviews
I'd like to do some evaluating
I would be interested to know if this is the new business model.
Selling truths that you can't deliver, but you still have to pay for them.Pro
- I'll be happy to share it with you if I ever get it.
Contra
- Waiting time of a good have year
Good and easy to use
Good and reliable sensor. On the one hand, the correct installation according to the operating instructions must be observed, otherwise the reliability will be gone. On the other hand, it is better to bury the cables and cover exposed parts with a sensible sheathing material - not only to avoid damage from tripping and lawnmowers, but also because exposed cables attract martens and the replacement of the cable becomes expensive, that of the whole device even more expensive if the plug stub is bitten into. Contrary to another reviewer, we do not support the statement that batteries cannot be used - this has worked perfectly with this sensor and all other Gardena devices for years.
Pro
- Reliable
- Easy installation (following the instructions!)
- Functioning perfectly even with rechargeable batteries
Contra
- Cable must be well protected
Disappointing planning
Sometimes I have the feeling that the sensor does not measure reliably, even though I have followed all the instructions. What I find really annoying, however, is that rechargeable batteries are prohibited according to the operating instructions. I even contacted Gardenasupport to verify this. Answer: "We recommend alkaline batteries for our soil moisture sensor, as the function has been tested with these. With rechargeable batteries, we cannot assess the state of charge and charge cycles of the battery you are using and therefore cannot make a recommendation."
To rely only on disposable batteries in this day and age I find appallingly backward.Pro
- Easy to install
Contra
- Does not always seem to work reliably
- It is mandatory to use alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries are prohibited
Gardena
Pro
- Very quick assembly
- is very good for saving water
Waste of money
We were on holiday for 8 weeks and wanted to water part of our garden with the computer and this sensor. However, the sensor had no influence on the water flow. Even in constant rain, the sensor did not prevent the computer from running water.
Pro
- simple to connect
Contra
- Poor instructions
- does not work as desired
6 out of 22 reviews
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