{"product_id":"budget-3-in-1-soil-tester-moisture-light-ph-meter","title":"Budget 3-in-1 Soil Tester - Moisture, Light \u0026 pH Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever poked a finger into a pot and thought, “Bit dry?”, this gadget’s for you. The Sonkir MS02 is a no-fuss, budget-friendly soil tester built for everyday gardeners who want a little extra help. It checks moisture, pH, and light so you can stop guessing and start growing – ideal if you're just getting stuck into the gardening game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eHard Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"543\"\u003e3-in-1 tool: Moisture, pH, and sunlight levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eNo batteries needed – works straight from the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eJust stick it 2–4 inches into the ground and read the dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eBest for indoor pots, garden beds, lawns and small plots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eDoesn’t work with water or other liquids – just soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"830\"\u003eAccurate enough for hobby use – not for science fairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eGreen plastic body, lightweight and easy to carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eOver 40,000 sold – proven, popular and cheap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eInstructions For the 1% who read them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eFlip the switch to what you want to test – moisture, light, or pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eStick the probe 2–4 inches into the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eWait about 10 minutes for the dial to settle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eRead the level and pull it back out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eWipe clean after use – don't leave it stuck in the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003eIf the dial doesn’t move, water the soil first – dry dirt gives nowt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eProduct Mansplained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonkir MS02 is your gardening wingman – cheap, simple, and surprisingly handy. It tells you when your soil's too dry, whether your plant’s getting enough sun, and gives you a rough idea of pH (acid vs. alkaline). It’s not fancy, but it does the job well enough for most garden tinkering. Ideal for newbies, plant parents, or anyone who’s ever accidentally murdered a succulent. Just don’t expect lab-grade readings – this is more “garden shed” than “Greenhouse of the Year”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: MS02\u003cbr\u003eFunctions: Moisture \/ Light \/ pH\u003cbr\u003epH Range: 3.5 – 8.0\u003cbr\u003eMoisture Range: 1 – 10 (Dry to Wet)\u003cbr\u003eProbe Length: 7.9 inches\u003cbr\u003eProbe Diameter: 0.2 inches (copper \u0026amp; aluminium\u003cbr\u003eSize: 29.2 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 82g\u003cbr\u003ePower: None required – no batteries needed\u003cbr\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor Use: Yes\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Sonkir\u003cbr\u003eItem Code: MS02\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonkir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134356554075,"sku":"0104","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/2896\/9819\/files\/SonkirBudgetSoilpHMeter-0.jpg?v=1754528753","url":"https:\/\/manthings.uk\/products\/budget-3-in-1-soil-tester-moisture-light-ph-meter","provider":"ManThings UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}