April 22, 2008

ON THE LEVEL
Water Monitoring News and Updates

Our Spring 2008 newsletter has just been released. It features comparisons to help you decide which Solinst product is right for you, includes interesting case studies from around the world, contains product updates and releases, and provides helpful tips for conducting a successful pump test.
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March 25, 2008

Solinst Model 103 Tag Line - more versatile than you might think!

Originally, the Tag Line was designed for use during the construction of monitoring wells, to measure the depth of a well or to tag a backfill layer of sand or bentonite. It also became an ideal tool to use when installing a Solinst CMT Multilevel System and isolating monitoring ports at the perfect depths.

The Solinst Tag Line uses a weight clipped to a polyethylene coated, permanently marked, stainless steel cable. The low-profile markings are bonded every foot or meter. They are fixed firmly in place, while maintaining a smooth surface for trouble-free operation. The cable is mounted on a sturdy and easy-to-use reel.

Because the weight is easily clipped off, the Tag Line can be used to deploy a number of different instruments, and because the cable is marked, you can ensure you are getting your instruments to the proper depth. This is excellent for Bailer deployment. The Solinst Model 428 Disposable Bailer, Model 429 Point Source Bailer, and the Model 425 Discrete Interval Sampler, all have a convenient connector to securely attach a Tag line.

Tag Lines can also be used to install Packers, are great safety supports for downhole Bladder Pumps or Double Valve Pumps, and can even be used to deploy your Levelogger for short-term applications. The Solinst Tag Line has been proven to be a very versatile tool!

March 7, 2008

North American Distributor Training
Highlights Solinst Bladder Pump Technology

On March 6th and 7th, training sessions were offered to Solinst North American Distributors. Eleven representatives from seven different companies were welcomed, with attendees from Texas to Quebec. Product updates and an overview of all Solinst instruments were provided during the two-day event.

Training featured informative hands-on demonstrations, including a presentation showcasing the efficiency of Solinst Integra Bladder Pumps and the Pump Control Unit. The Solinst Control Unit allows very slow compression of the bladder. This causes less disturbance to the sample water, providing higher quality samples than other competitor units.

Thank you to the participants, and to the staff who made this training session another successful and interesting Solinst event. A great time was had by all!

February 1, 2008

20 More Certified CMT Installers!

Thanks to the good folks at Boart, Solinst Canada made its 4th visit to be a part of Boart Longyear's Sonic Driller Training Program in Marietta, OH. Solinst was invited to provide training and certification for CMT System Installation to all twenty attendees in this year's class. And what a class it was - Boart had representation from across 12 States, as well as from Toulon, France! The course discussed the background and theory of the advantages and disadvantages of bundled, nested, and engineered multilevel systems. Both Waterloo and CMT manufactured multilevel systems were discussed and reviewed for site application and suitability.

The training focused on CMT installation practices, everything from layout, port cutting and construction, selecting centralizers and ensuring proper placement of sand packs and seals. A review of level measurement and sampling options for both soil gas and groundwater was also discussed. The class had a chance to construct their own monitoring ports, with hands-on training, it's one of the best ways to 'learn, and remember'.

Solinst has now trained and certified a total of 117 installers from around the world. Please see our CMT Certified Installers list to find one near you!

January 16, 2008

North American Environmental Field Conference - Exhibit and Workshop a Success!

The Nielson Environmental Field School held its annual North American Environmental Field Conference and Exposition, January 14-16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. Once again, this always busy and very informative event was a great success. It featured 38 excellent papers, almost 50 different exhibitors, and over 80 hours of interactive indoor and outdoor workshops and equipment demonstrations. Solinst had the pleasure of exhibiting at the conference, as well as presenting an indoor workshop discussing water level monitoring telemetry systems. A lot of positive feedback was gained through the workshop and exhibit, and we are already looking forward to next year's event!

November 13, 2007

NEW Levelogger Junior Released!

Solinst is proud to announce the newest addition to the Solinst Levelogger Family. The Levelogger Junior provides an affordable alternative for water level measurement. Like the Levelogger Gold, it combines a data logger, temperature sensor, and pressure transducer in a compact, waterproof, stainless steel housing.

With the quality expected from Solinst, the maintenance free design features a 5 year battery, memory of 32,000 data points, accuracy of 0.1% FS, and 1 year warranty. Compatible with Levelogger Gold Series software and accessories, it is able to integrate into a Solinst Telemetry System or SDI-12 network. If you require more accuracy and features for your application, the reliable Levelogger Gold is always available.

Designed to reduce your bottom line, the Levelogger Junior is economical and ideal for your water level monitoring needs.
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November 13, 2007

ON THE LEVEL
Water Monitoring News and Updates

The Fall 2007 edition of our newsletter is now available. It features case studies, product updates and releases, and helpful tips for clients.
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November 7, 2007

NEW Levelogger Gold Campaign Launched:

With the title, the "Levelogger Proven to be Worth its Weight in Gold" and its impressively sleek looking design, it is sure to turn heads. The main point of this new campaign revolves around showcasing the quality of the Levelogger Gold. Everything about this campaign represents quality and it should. The Levelogger Gold is a quality product that we are proud of. Our customers are happy with its performance, its backwards compatibility and overall, its reliability in the field. The caption in the ad says it all.

"Our mandate is to design and deliver high quality products, and back it up with our 3 Year Warranty, demonstrating the Solinst commitment to our customers."
- Sarah Belshaw, President.