Palintest
Soil Testing Kits
Simple to use, portable soil testing kits
Palintest have a world-wide reputation for water and environmental analysis equipment. Palintest Soil Testing Kits are rapid and reliable tools in agriculture for optimising crop yields and protecting the environment from over-fertilisation. They allow field testing of soil samples comparable to standard laboratory methods. The kits cover pH, lime and NPK testing plus sophisticated soil management to measure a wide range of trace elements.
Key Features
5 Versions available
SK100
Soil pH and Lime Requirement Kit
Reagents for 50 soil pH tests plus simple follow-on test to calculate lime dosing needs.
SK200
Soil Fertility Kit
Measures soil pH, lime requirement, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N/P/K) macronutrients.
SK300
Soil Management Kit
Reagents for 50 tests of each of soil pH, lime requirement, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium plus pocket sensor for soil conductivity testing.
SKW400
Professional Soil Management Kit
Reagents for 50 tests of each of soil pH, lime requirement, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Includes both the Bluetooth SMART-enabled Soiltest 10 photometer and the multiparameter pocket sensor for pH, EC, TDS and salinity testing.
SKW500
Complete Soil Testing Kit
Provides agronomists, soil scientists and farming professionals with a portable soil laboratory for macronutrients and micronutrients. Includes reagents for 50 tests of each of soil pH, lime requirement, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium plus trace minerals aluminium, ammonia nitrogen, chloride, copper, iron, sulphur and manganese. Also the Bluetooth SMART-enabled Soiltest 10 photometer and the multiparameter pocket sensor for pH, EC, TDS and salinity testing.
Which soil testing kit do I need?
| Soil Test Kit | pH | Lime (CaCO3) | N | P | K | Mg | Ca | Ec | Salinity | Al | NH3 | Cl | Cu | Fe | Mn | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SKW500 |
Soiltest 10 Photometer
Dual light source: 450-650nm wavelengths, Backlight LCD screen, Bluetooth and USB download to iOS or Android devices
| Memory | Languages | Power | IP Rating | Dimensions | Weight | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 data points | EN DE FR SP IT TU CN | 3 x AA battery or mains power | IP67 | 15 x 25 x 7cm | 0.975Kg | +/- 1% T |
Test Ranges
| Element | Range |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 0 - 14 |
| Lime Requirement (CaC03) | 0 - 34 tonne/ha |
| Conductivity | 0 - 19.9 mS/cm |
| Salinity | 0 - 1% |
| Nitrate Nitrogen (N) | 0 - 25 mg/L N |
| Phosphate Phosphorus (P) | 0 - 150 mg/L P |
| Potassium (K) | 0 - 450 mg/L K |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0 - 500 mg/L Mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | 0 - 2500 mg/L Ca |
| Aluminium (Al) | 0 - 50 mg/L Al |
| Ammonia (NH3) | 0 - 75 mg/L N |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0 - 1000 mg/L Cl |
| Copper (Cu) | 0 - 25 mg/L Cu |
| Iron (Fe) | 0 - 25 mg/L Fe |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0 - 25 mg/L Mn |
| Sulphur (S) | 0 - 300 mg/L S |
Tablet format, stable for up to 10 years, in packs sufficient for at least 50 tests. Spare packs available individually for each test.
Weights and Dimensions
| Soil Test Kit | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| SK100 | 0.6Kg | 23 x 28 x 7cm |
| SK200 | 2.6Kg | 34 x 23 x 16cm |
| SK300 | 5Kg | Bag: 34 x 23 x 16cm Case: 34 x 46 x 14cm |
| SKW400 | 9.5Kg | 56 x 43 x 21cm |
| SKW500 | 10.5Kg | 56 x 43 x 21cm |
All hardware accessories and reagents from each kit are available as replacements. The reagents required are shown in the table below.
Spare reagents
| Reagent | Product code |
|---|---|
| pH | SOIL/ST/ST2200 |
| Lime | SOIL/ST/ST2210 |
| Nitrate | SOIL/ST/SKR001 |
| Phospate | SOIL/ST/SKR002 |
| Phosphate 2 | SOIL/ST/SKR003 |
| Potassium | SOIL/ST/SKR004 |
| Magnesium / Calcium | SOIL/ST/SKR005 |
| Aluminium | SOIL/ST/SKR006 |
| Ammonia | SOIL/ST/SKR007 |
| Copper | SOIL/ST/SKR008 |
| Iron | SOIL/ST/SKR009 |
| Manganese | SOIL/ST/SKR010 |
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