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Why the “air pump” and not the “peristaltic pump” sample extraction
system? |
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Subject |
Aquacell "air pump" sampler |
Typical "peristaltic pump" sampler |
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Sample tract |
12mm intake increasing progressively to
outlet - good blockage resistance |
9.5mm
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Visibility of Sample tract |
Almost entirely visible so you can watch
the sampling process taking place. |
Much of the sample tract is invisible. |
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Pump |
No contact with sample media |
Sample media passes through pump. Sharp
solids have the potential to puncture the pump tube and disable the
sampler. |
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Sample Volume |
Absolutely consistent |
Variable with:
- Pump speed
- Supply voltage
- Lift height
- Degree of pump tube wear
- Temperature |
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Sample media tolerance |
Operates OK on sewage sludge |
See "Sample tract" above |
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Maintenance |
Occasionally clean sample chamber |
Periodically replace sample tube |