Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester

by Luster Leaf

Product Features

• Rapid test electronic soil tester
• Soil testing in about one minute
• Comprehensive guide lists ideal pH ranges for over 350
• Includes cleaning pad I.e reorder form enclosed with instructions
• Requires 1 AA battery

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HHLS2K
• Item model number: 1860
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,614 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #46 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Gardening Tools > Soil Testers

Product Description

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Luster Leaf Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester #1860

Product Description

Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester Features: Soil testing in about one minute Comprehensive guide lists ideal pH ranges for over 350 plants Requires one AA battery, not included Carded

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Should have listened to the 1 star reviews :(, May 7, 2011

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German Garcia Rodriguez (Tijuana BC,Mexico) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester (Lawn & Patio)

Seeing the 5 star review VS the other 1 stars made me think that maybe the others where doing something wrong, but now, it doesn't even move when i put it in the soil :|

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary lawn & garden tool, May 11, 2010

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TwoStrokeBlu "2strokeBlu" (Md USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester (Lawn & Patio)

I bought mine at Lowes 10 years ago to diagnose dead spots in my lawn.
The meter is easy to use, with simple instructions. My yard's PH was 5!
Most grass & plants want around 6.5 PH. The instructions come with a
list of plants, grasses & trees sowing their required PH. It also tells
you how to change your soil PH. The fertility tester shows combination of
nitrogen, phosphorous & potash which is enough info for most people.

You must wet the soil first, till it is wet 3 inches deep. And insert
the probes all the way. Hitting roots and or rocks will change the readings.
They recommend putting soil in a jar for the most accurate results.

Since I have started a garden I have been using it even more.
I went to use it this morning after watering my garden last night with
a fertilizer solution at 6.5 PH. [I have a Milwaukee solution PH tester also]
The meter needle was stuck, but after 10 years I think I got my moneys worth.
I will buy another & recommend them to friends.

TwoStrokeBlu

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save Your Money, May 5, 2011

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Skip - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this item a few months ago and just began TRYING to use it yesterday. After 4 battery changes, same problem - this instrument measure noting. Insert the probs in earth saturated with liquid ammonia - READING 1. Insert probes in earth saturated in vinegar - READING 1. Switch to fertilizer analysis- same result "Too Little" even with probes inserted in 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Luster Leaf 1860 Rapitest Electronic Soil Tester