{"id":220921,"date":"2024-11-13T15:05:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/8-0-packer-activation\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T21:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:24:24","slug":"8-0-packer-activation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/en-gb\/products\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/operating-instructions\/401-waterloo-multilevel-assembly-manual\/8-0-packer-activation\/","title":{"rendered":"8.0 Packer Activation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;H1 and breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;792ca5bd-0808-46bd-9ce7-3bcb8e74f4d3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4b28f470-0d73-4e9d-b92d-e6f41f2cea24&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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What is a Multi-level System?<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/why-multilevels\/multilevel-system-comparison\/\">&#8211; Multi-level System Comparison<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/why-multilevels\/why-multilevels.pdf\">&#8211; Download PDF<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/\">Datasheet<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/advantages-and-applications\/\">&#8211; Advantages and Applications<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/sampling-ports-and-manifolds\/\">&#8211; Sampling Ports and Manifolds<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/discrete-zone-port-technology\/\">&#8211; Discrete Zone Port Technology<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/permanent-waterloo-packers\/\">&#8211; Permanent Waterloo Packers<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/waterloo-system-installation\/\">&#8211; Installation<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/waterloo-system-flexibility\/\">&#8211; System Flexibility<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/monitoring-options\/\">-Monitoring Options<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/datasheet\/dedicated-sampling-pumps\/\">&#8211; 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Download PDF<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/operating-instructions\/\">Instructions<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-groundwater-monitoring.php\">&#8211; 401 Waterloo Multi-level Groundwater Monitoring System Assembly Manual<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/waterloo-multilevel-system-pre-installation-requirements\/\">&#8212; Pre-installation Requirements<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/1-introduction\/\">&#8212; 1.0 Introduction<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/2-installation\/\">&#8212; 2.0 Installation Components<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/3-preparation\/\">&#8212; 3.0 Preparation<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/4-assembling-the-system\/\">&#8212; 4.0 Assembling the System<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/5-joint-connections\/\">&#8212; 5.0 Joint Connections<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/6-port-connections\/\">&#8212; 6.0 Port Connections<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/7-testing-monitoring-equipment\/\">&#8212; 7.0 Testing Monitoring Equipment<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/8-packer-activation\/\">&#8212; 8.0 Packer Activation<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/9-wellhead-manifold-completion\/\">&#8212; 9.0 Wellhead Manifold Completion<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/10-monitoring-options\/\">&#8212; 10.0 Monitoring Options<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/appendix\/\">&#8212; Appendix<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/instruments\/multilevel-systems\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/401-operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-system-assembly-manual\/table-of-contents\/\">&#8211;Table of Contents<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/operating-instructions\/waterloo-multilevel-groundwater-monitoring.pdf\">&#8212; 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As a rule of thumb, when the ratio of the total length of casing versus the depth to water is greater than 2:1, the system will float. For example, if the installed length of casing is 50 ft (15 m) and the depth to water is 25 ft (7.5 m), be ready to add water. Add just enough water to &#8216;sink&#8217; the system. Do not overfill.    <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e910b435-fe18-45d2-b351-bda808b1a267&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.23)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"boxColumn\">\n<div class=\"boxContent\">\n<h3><strong>Note:  <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>After the addition of water, the packers may take 1\u20133 days to expand. This primarily depends on the head differential between the water in the borehole and the water in the system. A higher differential will put more pressure on the packers, therefore expanding them more quickly.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e910b435-fe18-45d2-b351-bda808b1a267&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.23)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"boxColumn\">\n<div class=\"boxContent\">\n<h3><strong>Note:  <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>Water is used to counter buoyancy and for &#8216;sinking&#8217; the system during installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>To activate the packers for expansion, you will need about 0.2 US gal\/ft (2.5 l\/m) of clean water (therefore, a 200 ft (60 m)   <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/index.php\" title=\"Waterloo Multi-level Monitoring Systems\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/index.php\">Waterloo System<span> <\/span><\/a><\/strong><span>requires about 40 US gal (150 l) of water). Do not overfill the system, and remember to leave the water level in the PVC casing below the frost line (if applicable). Repeated addition of small amounts of water may be required as the packers inflate. The     <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/level-measurement-devices\/102-water-level-indicator\/index.php\" title=\"Water Level Indicators\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/level-measurement-devices\/102-water-level-indicator\/index.php\">water level<\/a><\/strong><span> within the system, versus in the borehole, should not differ by more than 100 ft (30 m).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/waterloo-system-packer-activation-fig8-1.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Waterloo multi-level system installation figure 8 1 adding water to the system&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Waterloo Multi-level System Installation Figure 8 1 Adding Water to the System&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Figure 8-1 Adding Water to the System<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/products\/multilevel-systems-and-remediation\/401-waterloo-multilevel-system\/get-quote.php&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get Quote&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;401 get quote button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c9e00792-1360-4998-8cf9-5f6772c944ba&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_module=&#8221;3368&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_menu title=&#8221;Related Products&#8221; menu_id=&#8221;46&#8243; submenu_collapse=&#8221;on&#8221; menu_link_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; active_link_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; menu_link_text_active_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; menu_link_text_visited_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; list_style_type=&#8221;none&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;401 Related Products&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; menu_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; sub_menu_text_color=&#8221;#727272&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#fcfcfc&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;body&#8221; sticky_position_tablet=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_phone=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#e0e0e0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; active_link_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; active_link_color__hover=&#8221;#d1d1d1&#8243;][\/dsm_menu][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Adobe Analytics Code&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;AA Code for this page&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- SiteCatalyst code version: H.21. 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