Researchers from the Biology Department at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, USA, and the Zoology Department at Oregon State are studying the growth and survival effects of intertidal elevation and wave shock on purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus). The study is being carried out at seven locations on the west coast of North America: Mabens Beach,… Continue Reading »
The popular Model 101 is the most accurate and reliable of the Solinst Water Level Meters. It uses non-stretch, flat tape with easy-read, permanent tape markings every 1/100 ft or millimeter. This model is perfect for clients who require highly accurate, repeatable measurements. The P7 submersible, pressure-rated probe is an option, making the 101/P7 Water Level Meters… Continue Reading »
Contaminants were identified in the subsurface at Rhine Main Air Base, Germany, in a sand and gravel aquifer. The contamination was complex due to two separate sources: a fire training pit, and a former gas station that had leaked various compounds, including BTEX, TPH, PAH, and TCE. The aquifer extends from 7 m up to… Continue Reading »
The Solinst Levelogger Gold PC Software is intuitive and user-friendly. The simple Windows® based software allows you to easily customize and manage data to meet your own requirements. A key feature of the Levelogger Gold Software is the ‘Data Compensation Wizard’. Most users are familiar with Barometric Compensation and Density Adjustment, but may overlook how useful the Manual Data… Continue Reading »
Peristaltic Pump The latest version of the Solinst Peristaltic Pump features improvements designed to make the pump even easier to operate and use in the field. One easy-access control enables reversible flow and varied speeds Steadier flow, with rates ranging from 40 mL/min. to 3.5 L/min. Compact, and lightweight, the metal case is extremely robust and water… Continue Reading »
Levelogger with SDI-12 The Solinst Levelogger Gold Series is now SDI-12 compatible, and able to link to PLC and SCADA systems. Current Levelogger Gold customers can upgrade their data loggers to communicate in SDI-12 mode. Using new firmware and SDI-12 interface cable, Leveloggers, Barologgers, and Rainloggers are easily added to a system with a communication… Continue Reading »
At Solinst we see our International Agents and North American Distributors as an integral and important part of our company connection to our clients. To this end, we have had a very busy year both offering training courses here at Solinst and visiting our Agents and Distributors. In May 2007 Solinst held a 2-day training… Continue Reading »
We all know that bladder pumps are ideal for obtaining extremely accurate, representative groundwater samples. For this reason site regulators, owners, and consultants rely on bladder pumps for reproducible data that is defensible, time and time again. Although there may be a high initial capital investment, the bladder pump will pay for itself quickly. Only one pump… Continue Reading »
What do you do when your Pneumatic Pump is properly connected, yet there is no sample discharge? A simple ‘trick’ is to submerge the sample discharge line into a clear container of water. During the drive cycle you should see bubbles. An aggressive blast of bubbles can mean that there is no water available, while… Continue Reading »
Researchers at the University of South Florida have undertaken a 4-year study to address hydrological and ecological questions regarding clay-storage areas (CSAs). CSAs are produced as a result of the disposal of sand and clay from the mining of Phosphate-rich deposits in the Florida peninsula. The study is being aided by the use of Solinst… Continue Reading »
