Christmas tree moisture sensor

A moisture sensor comprising:

• a housing adapted to mount onto a tree stem,
• a probe attached to the housing and adapted to detect water levels in a tree stand, the probe detects the conductivity of water to determine the water level,
• a conductive rod with insulators at each opposing end wherein the probe is
• separated by one insulator at a first end of the conductive rod and the other end of the conductive rod is inserted into the housing,
• a PC board within the housing for determining water levels in the tree stand, a LED indicator adapted to provide a visual signal when water levels are below a threshold in the tree stand, and
• a speaker adapted to provide an audio signal when water levels are below the threshold in the tree stand,
• wherein the LED indicator signals the visual alert and the speaker signals the audio alert when the probe detects that the water level is below a threshold,
• wherein the probe detects the conductivity of water to determine the water level,
• wherein the probe comprises a copper wire connected at one end to the PC board, and an opposing end capped by a conductive shield, and
• further including a silicone insulator on the other end of the conductive rod adapted to provide a water-tight seal between the conductive rod and the housing.