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Luster Leaf 1880 Rapitest Tester Electronic, 4-Way Soil Analyzer
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- Measure soil pH, Moisture, Fertility and also Sunlight
- Great value versus (4) separate meters
- Large, easy to read scale plate
- Simple, yet extensive instructions/recommendations included
- Use for fruits/veggies, trees/shrubs, plant/flowers and grasses/lawns
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Easy to use | 3.2 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Easy to read | 3.0 | 3.5 | — | — | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 2.7 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Accuracy | 2.5 | 3.0 | — | — | — | 3.9 |
Sturdiness | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.3 x 0.13 x 0.29 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Luster Leaf |
ASIN | B000HHLJQA |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 1880 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,422 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #30 in Soil Meters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Rapitest 4-Way Analyzer offers the best value, but featuring (4) premium meters in one. This multi-purpose meter allows you to monitor the conditions of soil pH, soil moisture, light quantity and total combined Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potash (K) levels. The extensive instructions guide you through the use of each function and also provide recommendations based on your results. A cleaning pad is also included which allows you to properly scrub the probes between uses. No batteries required.
From the Manufacturer
The rapitest 4-way Analyzer was designed and engineered in the USA to help gardeners measure 3 important soil requirements and sunlight levels, for more successful gardening: Soil pH to determine if soil is acidic or alkaline; total measurement of N, P and K to determine if plants are over or under fertilized; and a soil moisture reading to help prevent over watering of plants. The meter is also calibrated to the Mean Solar Table developed by USDA. It is designed and engineered solely to measure sunlight for plants. The meter uses an exclusive purple chromatic filter to color correct light for plants. No batteries required for operation.
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Customers like the ease of use of the soil fertility meter. They say it's simple to use and understand, with detailed charts. They also like that it can give them the basic direction quickly. However, some customers report issues with the accuracy of the readings. They mention that the meter gives the same pH reading no matter where they test it. Customers also dislike the instructions, and readability. Opinions are mixed on the quality, value, and moisture sensor of the product.
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Customers find the soil test kit easy to use and understand. They say the instructions provided have detailed charts to help them get through. Customers also say it's a good tool to have and takes the guess work out of gardening.
"...Understanding pH requires some study, but the instructions provided has several detailed charts to help you get through...." Read more
"Simple easy to use product. Open the package and put it to work." Read more
"4-Way Analyzer arrived today and was immediately put to the test. Simple to use and simple to understand. Provided accurate readings for all tests...." Read more
"...Oh, and read the directions folks. They are plain and easy to read, a first grader would be able to accomplish award winning cucumbers with this..." Read more
Customers find the soil fertility of the product to be good. They say it works well and is easy to use. They also say it helps improve garden production and provides base readings for hundreds of plants. Customers also say the tool is a great addition to lawn care equipment.
"...It has also made my calatheas a lot happier; since they are drama queens, it can be hard to figure out the exact time to water them, in a way that..." Read more
"...device comes with a handy pamphlet listing that provides base readings for hundreds of plants, the only one missing is the one I needed - cannabis...." Read more
"This is a great tool for testing the soil around your house plants and to help you keep them healthy if you lack practical experience...." Read more
"This product works good and helps you know what your soil needs" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the outdoor living product. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it stopped working. Some say that the light meter works great, while other say that they broke it. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...are having their day in the sun, but this unit will not work for gritty succulent soil...." Read more
"...The moisture meter works as expected and is what I will use the most...." Read more
"...pushed the wand into the soil while I was in front of a client, it snapped in half. My client laughed. Embarrassing big time...." Read more
"...to have a reading of the fertilizer level, light and humidity but it does not work, it always gives me wrong readings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the light meter. Some mention that it does the job at a good price, is great value for indoor plantings, and is a great investment. However, others say that it's a waste of money, the probes broke after inserting in soil a few times, and the device is totally lacking in quality.
"...Just flopped up and down. Package did look used a little so not sure if it is quality control or return." Read more
"Given the price, you can't expect lab accuracy. It's a good value.A couple of comments:..." Read more
"...I feel ripped off and it was a total waste of money.If you want to throw your money away, I recommend you to buy it...." Read more
"...for my outdoor plantings but, the light meter will be of great value for indoor plantings whether in a window or under plant lights...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the moisture sensor. Some mention that it's not that useful, while others say that it is a perfect little tool to check the moisture of their little seedlings. The moisture measurement is direct, and the wet setting is ok. However, some customers say that the meter reads much more dry than the soil really is, which can lead to overwatering. The meter also does not work well in chunky mixes, like aroid or orchid mixes.
"...Note that the moisture feature does not work well in chunky mixes, like aroid or orchid mixes...." Read more
"...The pH and moisture seemed OK, but fertilizer always seemed to read at the low-end of ideal and light always seemed to read 2000 fc no matter how..." Read more
"...Nope.This tester revealed no PH problem but that the soil has very low fertility and the plantswere drying out too much...." Read more
"...Anyway, ph seems to read too high and moisture seems to read too low. So, verify your readings before reacting to them." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the accuracy of the pH meter. They mention that it gives the same reading no matter where they test it, the results are not consistent with readings from this instrument, and the probes may need to be sanded to get better readings. Customers also suspect the meter is defective and not a precise digital gauge. Overall, customers feel the PH reading is a guessing game.
"...Suspecting a defective pH meter, I engineered a small amount of very acidic soil by putting alot of non-pH adjusted sphagnum peat moss in it...." Read more
"This is NOT a tool; it's a toy. Right out of the box, it wouldn't stay on. Had intermittent screen info...." Read more
"...The light meter is helpful so I can make sure my plants get put in the correct location...." Read more
"...level, light and humidity but it does not work, it always gives me wrong readings...." Read more
Customers find the instructions for the outdoor living product to be difficult to follow and inaccurate. They mention that the different functions are difficult to use and the meter fails to compute.
"...This makes it difficult to use the meter in very hard clay soils or in shallow house plant pots (like my Bonsai trees).- Rob Thompson" Read more
"I thought it would be a better quality. Buttons don’t work easily and no backlight on the screen. It’s ok." Read more
"...It is not the same instructions for all of the different tests. Overall - the unit met my needs - I didn't want to spend a lot on a high end unit." Read more
"Failure to compute, ph is worthless, never goes below 7! I added some 30% vinegar to the compost and it still didn't move the needle...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the readability of the outdoor living product. They mention that it doesn't read accurately, has small numbers that are hard to read, and the readings are not consistent. Some customers also mention that the small print is very hard to see, and there are too many dials to read to find out if a plant needs water.
"No consistency whatsoever. Readings all over the place in the same location." Read more
"...It does not read correctly if the ground is too dry. I did test this out because I saw a few people had mentioned this." Read more
"The unit did not work for me. I could not get accurate reading and/or results. I ended up returning it." Read more
"...I am not sure if what I received was complete. Anyway, ph seems to read too high and moisture seems to read too low...." Read more
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The large digital screen provides a clear read out that I don’t have to struggle to view. The moisture meter works as expected and is what I will use the most. The light meter is helpful so I can make sure my plants get put in the correct location. The temperature tells me whether the ground is too hot or cold. Understanding pH requires some study, but the instructions provided has several detailed charts to help you get through.
The packaging was good, which protected the meter well. It was also pretty easy to open, and made for a good place to store the meter between uses.
The replacement unit seems to function OK. Over the range of pH 6-8 the meter seemed accurate. I tested pH on distilled water (it was 7), on baking soda (it was 8) on soil of known slight acidity (it was 6-6.5). However, when tested on very acid soil (verified to be pH 4 with a chemical test kit), the meter read between pH 1-2.
The moisture meter seems to work fine. It read 0 on dry soil, 9 on soaking wet soil, and somewhere in between on moderately damp soil.
The light meter was way too sensistive. I compared it to a professional meter and it was reading 1000 footcandles when there was only 200 fc. I "recalibrated" it by putting black tape over 95% of the sensor on top until the readings matched the professional meter -- it is now more or less correct.
The fertility meter seems pretty accurate. I mixed up a batch of half strength Miracle-Gro fertilizer solution and poured it over some old spent soil and took a reading -- it read "Too little". Using regular strength MG it read "Ideal" and using double strength MG it read "Too much". I've used this weekly to monitor my fertilizer levels and tell me when to reapply my liquid fertilizer to different vegetables and this is the most useful (and difficult to find) function on a meter like this.
Something to note, you MUST insert the probes a full 3.5 inches into the soil for an accurate reading. This makes it difficult to use the meter in very hard clay soils or in shallow house plant pots (like my Bonsai trees).
- Rob Thompson
As soon as I received the unit, I tested the pH meter by putting it in various soils with different compositions. The pH meter level was consistently at 7 (plus or minus a hair or two). Suspecting a defective pH meter, I engineered a small amount of very acidic soil by putting alot of non-pH adjusted sphagnum peat moss in it. (Non-pH-adjusted sphagnum peat moss typically registers a pH level below 5.5.) I thoroughly mixed and moistened the soil and let it set over night. I tested it the next day. The Rapitest pH meter registered 7.0. Not good!
Their pH meter does not work right. The main reason I purchased the Rapitest soil analyzer was to guage the pH of potting soil I specifically engineer for various types of vegetable garden plants. I never checked any of the 3 other guages on it. I don't trust it.
I haven't contact Leaf Luster yet to inform them about the defective unit they shipped to me. I will do that once I get a bit of spare time after putting our vegetable garden in. (I am making time to write this review now, so other people can take it into account when making their purchase decisions.)
I am upset at myself for waiting until the "last minute" to order an instantaneous pH meter. But, I'm more upset at Luster Leaf. I specifically avoided less expensive units (with poor ratings) to increase my chances of gettng a good accurate pH meter. That strategy clearly didn't work. I ended up spending more money for a soil analyzer and still ended up with a worthless meter.