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Multilevels?<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/why-multilevels\/what-is-a-multilevel-system\/\">-What is a Multilevel System?<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/why-multilevels\/flash-demo.php\">-Multilevel Technology (Video Demo)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/why-multilevels\/multilevel-system-comparison\/\">-Multilevel System Comparison<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/why-multilevels\/why-multilevels.pdf\">-Download PDF<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option 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Sand: purchase locally Feeder Assembly Kit, consisting of a 3\/4&#8243; (19 mm) OD x 18&#8243; (457 mm) Sch 40 PVC Feeder Tube (comes with gear clamp in place) and Feeder Key. 12.5 in\/lbs (0.7 mm\/g) Torque Tool. Bentonite Pellets: 3\/8&#8243; (10 mm dia.) non coated, purchase locally. Figure 27 &#8211; Tools Need To Install CMT Multilevel System Sand and Bentonite CartridgesBefore making any ports in the CMT Multilevel System tubing, sketch the desired well design. Be sure to show depth intervals of the proposed monitoring zones and the areas where Bentonite Cartridges will be used. This will be your guide to follow when sliding the cartridges in the correct order and position. 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