Category: Manual Water Level Measurements

5 Tips For Getting The Most Accurate Readings From A Sonic Water Level Meter

The Solinst Sonic Water Level Meter works by a probe at surface transmitting a low frequency sound wave into a pipe, tube, or well, and measuring the time it takes for the pulse to return after making contact with water. The depth to water is calculated using the speed of sound and time. The depth to static water level is displayed on the LCD screen of the control unit after just a few seconds… Continue Reading »

Solinst Water Level Meter Helps Characterize Habitat Of Endangered Snake

Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) is a charitable, non-government organization located in Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada. They work to establish and maintain areas of ecological importance and promote conservation throughout the Long Point Basin community. A major focus of LPBLT is the preservation of Carolinian reptile populations. This past winter, LPBLT teamed… Continue Reading »

Solinst Water Level Meters: The Secret Has Always Been Our Tape

Solinst has been known for instruments that are accurate, convenient, and made durable for the toughest field conditions. Over the years, our Water Level Meters have gone through many design improvements, always maintaining the features that make them “built-to-last”. Our Water Level Meter tapes feature these characteristics: Easy-to-read, accurate markings every 1/100 ft or each millimeter;… Continue Reading »

Model 102 P10 Narrow Cable Water Level Meter

Narrow Diameter Cable Water Level Indicators Provide More Options

Water level meters are not just used for measuring in standard 2″ diameter monitoring wells (although Solinst Water Level Meters are great for that!) numerous specialized applications require their use. To better address all the different situations where a water level meter is needed, Solinst is always refining, redesigning, and adding options to meet the… Continue Reading »

5 Tips For Accurate Solinst TLC Meter Calibration

Solinst TLC Meters provide accurate water level, temperature and conductivity measurements. They are ideal for well profiling, monitoring salt water intrusion and for providing a general indication of water quality, at specific depths. With use, a TLC Meter probe can become slightly degraded due to mechanical, biological, or chemical effects. If you find that your… Continue Reading »

Water Level Meters “Second To None”

James Sullivan, Staff Environmental Scientist with GeoTrans Inc., has been very satisfied with the use of Solinst instruments in a variety of groundwater monitoring projects: “The reliability of Solinst Water Level Meters is second to none when it comes to accuracy, precision and durability. In the groundwater field I have utilized several different types of water level… Continue Reading »

The Secret Is In The Tape

It’s not a question of “if” you get the probe stuck, or nick the tape on the well casing, but rather “when”, so it’s a good thing Solinst Water Level Meters, Interface Meters and TLC Meters are fully repairable! Solinst products are rugged and built-to-last, and Solinst does provide tape guides with all its meters to help prevent damage to… Continue Reading »