Last Updated: May 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Luster Leaf 1820 Rapitest Soil Moisture Meter
Last Updated: May 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.0
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/10
Total Reviews
854
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658
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Review Analysis - 114 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
11meter, junk, watered, stopped working, stopped
-100%
" ... I purchased this meter approximately year ago. ... It stopped working after approximately 30 days. ... They did send me a new unit which did not last for more than 40 to 50 days ... "
" ... Unfortunately the unit I was sent simply didn't work. ... "
" ... Didn't last a year ... "
" ... By the time I tried to return it, the return period was over so I’m stuck with this product that is defective. ... "
" ... Bad not work ... "
" ... A piece of junk. ... "
" ... This one was dead on arrival as it registered nothing when my remaining meter did on an obviously recently watered plant. ... "
" ... Was disappointed they did not work. ... It was to late when they reluctantly told me they were not working. ... "
Returns
10refund, returning, returned, sent, period
-100%
" ... returned for refund ... "
" ... It's not worth returning. ... "
" ... Returned for credit. ... "
" ... By the time I tried to return it, the return period was over so I’m stuck with this product that is defective. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the unit I was sent simply didn't work. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I am returning it to Amazon. ... "
" ... I then had to contact the manufacturer for a refund. ... "
Marketplace
6returning, product, one, meter, company
+17%
-83%
" ... I am returning it to Amazon. ... "
" ... Recieved product and will not turn on. ... "
" ... This meter has not worked since it arrived from Amazon. ... "
" ... Dead on arrival. ... "
" ... I got suckered once again. ... "
Build Quality
6probe, tip, soil, glue, apart
-100%
" ... Couldn’t tell how accurate as it fell apart almost immediately after we began using it. ... "
" ... Broke after a few weeks. ... "
" ... The plastic seal between different elements on the probe was defective and sticking out and impeding insertion and removal. ... "
" ... Strangely, I found double dose of radiation (over ~ 0.300 micro Sv/h) from its greenish plastic body and its transparent packaging. ... "
" ... Held it together with hot glue but it didn't last long. ... "
" ... The wires eventually broke off inside the probe rendering it useless. ... "
Accuracy
5roots, readings, plants, easy to use
+100%
" ... I don't think this device is the most amazing and highly accurate measuring tool on the planet or anything, but it helps me get a "general feel" for how moist the roots of my indoor plants are. ... "
" ... They are accurate and simple to use ... "
" ... It's not the best 'construction' but it gives me really good readings. ... "
" ... This is so accurate and very easy to use. ... "
" ... It remains in good shape and seems as accurate outdoors as it is indoors. ... "
Drying
5soil, wet, plants, watered, dry no matter
-100%
" ... I guess it’s cheap and if you adjust your view to 4 being super wet and negative being dry maybe it’ll work. ... "
" ... No matter how dry or wet the soil is the needle doesn’t move, don’t waste your $6 on this cheap crap spend the money to get something better ... "
" ... always read "Dry" no matter how damp/wet soil was. ... "
" ... I tested in saturated vs bone-dry soil on multiple occasions and got wildly inconsistent readings. ... "
" ... Mine says that any pot that is not completely soaked and dripping water is dry. ... "
Comfort
5sticking, soil, meter, fingers, broke
+80%
-20%
" ... As advertised and very helpful to those suffering black thumb disease! ... "
" ... Hands down the most accurate meter I've used that is cost effective. ... "
" ... Couldn't find a place to buy more pads. ... "
" ... better than sticking your fingers in your planters ... "
Price
4waste of money, value, price, money
+50%
-50%
" ... It was a waste of money. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
Features
4meter, work, really, feature
-100%
" ... Similarly, when I placed the meter in a window, the light meter did not move at all. ... "
" ... The instant read feature really appealed to me, but I could never get this thing to work. ... "
" ... Light meter is equally ineffective. ... "
Water Resistance
4glass of water, water my plants, meter
+25%
-75%
" ... Full glass of water fully submerged still reads dry. ... "
" ... The meter never moved even if I put it in a glass of water. ... "
Ease of Use
3plant, easy, accurate
+100%
" ... This gauge makes it all very easy. ... "
" ... So easy to use on each plant. ... "
" ... This is so accurate and very easy to use. ... "
Water Usage
3plants, need to water
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to work and monitor the need to water. ... "
" ... Saves my plants water deprivation. ... "
Cables
3cord, broke
-100%
" ... Thought this one would be higher quality and thought the "cord" feature would have been nice. ... "
" ... I opened it up to see if I could fix it and found the wires were not even soldered to the terminals. ... "
" ... The wires eventually broke off inside the probe rendering it useless. ... "
Delivery
3product, arrived
+33%
-67%
" ... Recieved product and will not turn on. ... "
" ... Dead on arrival. ... "
Display Clarity
3see, screen, read, like, level
+67%
-33%
" ... I like that the sensor is on a wand attached to the display, so you can look at the display head on when testing soil. ... "
" ... The screen is large and easy to read. ... "
Fit
3probe, insert, hold, glue, apart
+33%
-67%
" ... Held it together with hot glue but it didn't last long. ... "
" ... Probe slides out through the holder when you try to insert it into the soil. ... "
Battery Life
3need, required, reading, needed
+33%
-67%
" ... inconsistent, need multiple lithium batteries ... "
" ... Batteries are ok it just won't measure moister even after soaking the soil. ... "
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