Accuracy, resolution, and precision are often interchanged when discussing the specifications of a pressure sensor. Here, we will differentiate between the three in relation to Solinst Levelogger, LevelVent, and AquaVent datalogger pressure sensors. Continue Reading »
Solinst AquaVent 5 and LevelVent 5 dataloggers use hydrophobic filters, taking advantage of their unique properties to improve vented water level datalogger instrumentation performance.Vented water level dataloggers use a pressure transducer with a vent tube running from the sensor to surface… Continue Reading »
Stormwater monitoring is ever increasing in importance. With continued development and urbanization, comes the loss of green space—space that once absorbed stormwater runoff. These areas are replaced by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. Altering land-use leads to considerable changes in the natural drainage pattern. Continue Reading »
Water-taking permits in Ontario are a hot topic of late. There was outcry when a large water bottling company outbid a small community for its own drinking water well! This prompted the Ontario government to commit to reviewing their permit renewal processes and fees. But it’s not just large water-takers who are subject… Continue Reading »
Solinst has always listened to customer feedback in order to offer the best selection of groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation. As a result, after many years and many requests, vented water level dataloggers were included in our product line to meet the needs of our clients. The LevelVent 5 and AquaVent 5 dataloggers use… Continue Reading »
Vented pressure transducers provide true water level measurements without the need for barometric compensation. They function with the aid of a vent tube that terminates behind the transducer diaphragm, providing an automatic cancellation effect for barometric pressure. The most common deterrent for using a gauged pressure transducer… Continue Reading »
Solinst dataloggers are recording water levels in your monitoring well network, and it’s time to go out and collect your quarterly data – what options do you have for doing this? Solinst offers four standard ways to retrieve Levelogger®, LevelVent and AquaVent data in the field, without removing them from their monitoring location. Let’s discuss… Continue Reading »
