SISIS AER-AID SYSTEM

PENETROMETER, HARDNESS AND INFILTRATION TESTS

“The SISIS AER-AID SYSTEM combines conventional solid tine aeration with compressed air to give lift and relieve surface compaction without too much disruption to surface levels.
I see this as a significant development in aeration technology, as it is able to provide greater gas exchange at the roots of the plant. 
Preliminary penetration and hardness tests have been very positive, showing greater compaction relief combined with a greater infiltration rate, compared to conventional solid tine aeration.”

Dave Moore,
Clerk of Works,
Sports Turf Research Institute

AER-AID SYSTEM TEST RESULTS

PENETRATION:  

  Untreated Normal With Aer
Mean Drop -16.04 -19.20 -19.48
First Drop -24.25 -27.95 -29.30
Overall Drop -64.15 -76.80 -77.90

COMPACTION:

  

Untreated Normal With Aer
95.07 93.67 84.5

 
INFILTRATION WEEK:  

  Infiltration Rates Untreated Normal With Aer
No Top Dressing 24 160 228
With Top Dressing 9 33 41
 
INFILTRATION WEEK:  

  Infiltration Rates Untreated Normal With Aer
No Top Dressing 108 168 180
With Top Dressing 46 115 153
 

Data courtesy of Sports Turf Research Institute,Bingley, Yorkshire, England

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