Quick Answer: Used to measure water uptake by a cut shoot, this Potometer has a capillary tube with a millimetre scale, joined by a three-way tap to a syringe and mounted on a strong backing plate.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Capillary tube with millimetre scale, the only glass component
Three-way tap connecting the capillary to a syringe
Strong backing plate
Cut shoot attaches to the third outlet
Porous pot can be fitted to the third outlet for humidity work
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Glass part
Capillary tube only
Scale
Millimetre
Connection
Three-way tap to syringe
Mount
Strong backing plate
About This Product
A potometer is used in school and college biology labs to measure water uptake by a cut shoot, which is connected to the third outlet. This model has a capillary tube with a millimetre scale, linked via a three-way tap to a syringe, and the capillary is its only glass component, mounted on a strong backing plate. Connecting a porous pot to the third outlet allows humidity to be measured. The Potometer can be exported to Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Cambodia, Grenada and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Potometer be used for anything besides a cut shoot?
Yes. A porous pot can be connected to the third outlet to measure humidity.