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Model 1505D-EXP

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Model 1505D-EXP Moisture Stress Pressure Chamber
Download The Operating Manual for Model 1505D-EXP

The Model 1505D-EXP Pressure Chamber Instrument is a combination instrument. It is a Model 1505D fitted with an external port out to a Cavitation Chamber. The instrument can be used as a Pressure Chamber or as a Cavitation Chamber by simply switching a valve. This unique design allows the user to have both instruments in one unit at a cheaper cost than buying the two instruments separate.

The instrument can be connected directly to a Nitrogen Cylinder with 207 Bar/3000 PSI pressure. The Digital Gauge offers features such as back lighting and multiple pressure scales (Bar, PSI or MPa).

Instrument comes fitted with our most popular sealing gasket size – 1/4 inch Compression Gland Gasket and Insert. This gasket will seal a sample that is 1/4 inch in diameter down to a completely closed position. If you need other sealing options such as bladed grass or other semi-round sizes check our other options.

This is a specialty instrument that will benefit the user who is doing both Cavitation work and Pressure Chamber work.

The instrument requires a nitrogen source. You can use it in a lab or green house with a large cylinder or buy our light weight Portable Tank to allow for field work.

For more information about how the Pressure Chamber works or other questions, please check our Resources Page.

Model 1505D-EXP Specs

Maximum Operating Pressure100 bar
Chamber ConstructionSolid Stock Stainless Steel (2.5 inch dia. x 5.0 inch depth)
Cavitation Chamber ConstructionAnodized Aluminum (1.0” Dia x 3.25” Length)
Read-outDigital Gauge (Reads in Bar, PSI or MPa)
Size (L x W x H)13 × 11 × 10 inches
33 × 28 × 24 centimeters
Weight25 Lbs/ 11 Kg
Gauge2.5” Diameter Gauge
 0.5% accuracy
 100 bar (10 Mpa) range

Using the Cavitation Chamber

Cavitation Chamber PMS Instruments

The cavitation chamber feature of this instrument is used to simulate cavitation of xylem vessels in plants under stress. A plant stem, limb or root is introduced into the Cavitation Chamber and a head of water is connected to the sample to measure water conductivity. The chamber is then pressurized to “seed” air into the xylem. It can be used to establish vulnerability curves in plants or to continue research in the area of xylem cavitation.

Cavitation Chamber PMS Instruments

The chamber is in the center and is 3.20 inches long.

Cavitation Chamber PMS Instruments

The rubber gaskets slide down the sample and seat inside the chamber.

The metal “inserts” slide down behind the gaskets to help them seal.

Cavitation Chamber PMS Instruments

The caps screw down to finish the seal and hold everything in place.

Cavitation Chamber PMS Instruments

The final product looks like this.

The sample must be at least 4.25 inches to properly pass through the chamber.

Cavitation Chamber Accessories PMS Instruments

Instrument comes complete with:

1/4 Inch Compression Gland Sealing System, 5 Extra 1/4 Compression Gland Gaskets, 6 foot Filling Hose, 1 – Solid Lab Stopper for instrument testing, O-Ring lubricant and Lithium Grease, 11/32 inch wrench and 3/32 inch Allen Key for Control Valve Adjustment, Safety Glasses and a color Operating Instructions Manual.

In addition the following items are for the Cavitation Chamber: 3 foot hose connecting to Cavitation Chamber, Cavitation Chamber, 2 metal inserts of following sizes (5/8”, 3/8”, 3/16”), 5 rubber gaskets of each size (blank, 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”).

Recommended Accessories

  • Portable Tank,
  • Extra Compression Gland Gaskets,
  • Volume Reducer – depending on plant type,
  • Lighted Hand Lens or
  • Instrument Mounted Eye Lens.

Note: Necessary accessories will depend upon users application.

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PMS Instrument Products

  • Pressure Chamber Instruments
    • Model 600
    • Model 600D
    • Model 615
    • Model 615D
    • Model 670
    • Model 1000
    • Model 1505D
    • Model 1505D-EXP
    • Model 1515D
    • Pump-Up Chamber
  • Specialty Chambers
    • Model 600-EXP Super Chamber
  • Accessories
    • Compression Gland Gaskets and Inserts
    • Eye Lens with Lanyard
    • Grass Compression Gland
    • Instrument Mounted Eye Lens
    • Lighted Hand Lens (5X)
    • Portable Tank
    • Extra Tank for Model 615, Model 615D or Model 1515D
    • Stem Water Potential Bags
    • Volume Reducer
    • Standard Sealing Gaskets & Insertion Tools
    • Endpoint Selector Tool

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