Product Overview
Used Soil Permeability Testing Apparatus with Large Chamber - ELE Soiltest K605
Product Condition
Used. One screw knob for the top cap is missing. Plastic components show surface wear consistent with prior lab use but no cracks are observed. Seals and the porous stone are present. No functional testing has been performed.
Carefully packed and shipped same business day from our Idaho warehouse. Online since 1999. Honest equipment and straightforward service.
Product Overview
ELE Soiltest K605 permeameter designed for soil permeability and hydraulic conductivity testing. The unit features a cylindrical chamber measuring approximately 6 inches by 2.5 inches with an integrated porous stone to support uniform fluid flow through soil samples. Equipment of this type has long been used in geotechnical laboratories, academic settings, and field research to evaluate soil behavior under controlled flow conditions. The straightforward mechanical design supports repeatable testing methods without reliance on electronics.
Key Features
- ELE Soiltest model K605 permeameter
- Chamber measures approximately 6 in length by 2.5 in diameter
- Porous stone included at the base of the chamber
- Plastic body components with metal fasteners
- Seals present for sample containment
- Top cap secured by screw knobs, one knob missing
- Designed for controlled fluid flow through soil samples
Applications
- Soil permeability testing in geotechnical laboratories
- Hydraulic conductivity studies
- Academic teaching and demonstration labs
- Research projects involving granular media
- Replacement or continuation of legacy Soiltest test setups
- Field or temporary laboratory test rigs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this permeameter complete?
The unit is missing one screw knob for the top cap. All other noted components, including seals and the porous stone, are present.
Has the permeameter been tested?
No testing has been performed. Condition details are based on visual inspection only.
Are there cracks in the plastic body?
No cracks were observed. The plastic shows wear consistent with prior laboratory use.
Can this be used as-is?
Use requirements depend on the buyer’s testing protocol. Replacement of the missing screw knob may be necessary for certain setups.
Is documentation included?
No manuals or documentation are included.
Purpose-built and methodical, this Soiltest permeameter reflects the kind of hands-on instrumentation that shaped decades of geotechnical practice and is ready for its next round of measured work.
