The hydrostatic head tester HydroDetector is used to determine the resistance to water penetration under pressure of fabrics like canvas, coated fabrics, rainproof fabrics and geotextiles, but also protective clothing, tents, backpacks, waterproof membranes, ground films,
Various test modes are available: pressure raising, constant pressure, as well as constant pressure and fixed time.
The water pressure ranges up to 500 kPa (50 m water column) and the pressure increase rate is adjustable from 1 up to 60 kPa/min.