Product Description
Optional - TSHEAR2-SPACER
Replacement spacer foot for Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester for testing turf root establishment on golf greens
This foot is designed to allow a ¼ inch depth penetration of the Shear Vane Foot for testing turf root establishment for newly planted turf. It can be easily added to the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester.
The idea behind this spacer foot is to allow very shallow shear vane measurements to be taken, mainly on golf greens. This is ideal for newly seeded or sprigged greens to determine if the turfgrass roots are established enough for the first mowing. By ensuring adequate root mass, lifting of newly planted turfgrass can be minimized, speeding up the grow in process.
For established cool season golf greens, heat stress can also be assessed by looking to the root mass’s integrity, pointing to the need to syringe the greens surface.
To switch from the shear vane foot to the spacer foot for testing turf root establishment follow these steps… | Place Phillips screwdriver in ejector foot center hole and remove screw |
Remove ejector foot plate from unit | Insert longer screw into countersunk portion of spacer foot |
Tighten screw | Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with spacer foot for turf root establishment is ready to use |