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TrolMaster Aqua-X Water Content Sensor (WCS-1)

TrolMaster Aqua-X Water Content Sensor (WCS-1)

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Description

Know exactly how wet your root zone really is

The TrolMaster WCS-1 Water Content Sensor measures the moisture percentage directly inside soil, coco or other growing media and feeds real-time data to the Aqua-X irrigation control system. Instead of watering to a fixed timer and hoping, growers get an actual reading from the root zone to base irrigation on, helping maintain consistent moisture for healthier development and better nutrient uptake. Up to 8 WCS-1 sensors can run on a single Aqua-X controller, so multiple pots or zones across a grow tent or room can be monitored at once, with readings shown on the sensor's LCD, the controller and the TM+ mobile app.

Key Benefits

  • Direct water-content readings as a percentage within the growing medium
  • Aqua-X integration with live display on the sensor, controller and TM+ app
  • Up to 8 sensors per controller for monitoring multiple pots or zones
  • Built-in LCD display for a quick on-site check without the app
  • Mobile alerts through the TM+ app when moisture drifts
  • Better-timed irrigation that avoids both overwatering and excessive dry-back

Not sure if you're overwatering or letting the medium dry out too far?

Incorrect watering is one of the most common indoor-growing problems. Overwatering starves roots of oxygen and slows growth, while letting media dry back too hard stresses plants and knocks back nutrient uptake. With a WCS-1 in each zone you see the real moisture trend rather than guessing from pot weight or a timer, so irrigation cycles can be tuned to what the roots are actually experiencing - building stronger roots and more even growth through veg and flowering.

How to Use

  1. Insert the WCS-1 probe into the growing medium near the plant's root zone.
  2. Connect the sensor to the Aqua-X irrigation controller.
  3. Assign the sensor address with the built-in button if running more than one.
  4. Let the system begin measuring water content in real time.
  5. Check readings on the sensor display, Aqua-X controller or TM+ app.
  6. Adjust irrigation timing based on the moisture data to hold optimal root-zone conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • Measures: water content percentage in the growing medium
  • Compatible media: soil, coco and other grow media
  • Compatible systems: Aqua-X, Aqua-X Pro, Hydro-X Pro
  • Sensors per controller: up to 8 on Aqua-X (readings averaged)
  • Display: on-board LCD, plus Aqua-X controller and TM+ mobile app
  • Addressing: built-in address button for multi-sensor setups
  • Measuring range: 0–100% water content
  • Power: 12 V, 0.1 A from the controller
  • Includes: sensor, 16 ft RJ12 cable, RJ12 T-splitter
  • Operating environment: 0–50°C, ≤90% RH
  • Dimensions: probe 16.4 x 5.0 x 1.7 cm

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