Solinst News

Real-Time Water Monitoring Solution for Safe Open-Pit Mining

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 EST

For open-pit mining operations in Pakistan, the monsoon season often means more than just heavy rain — it means losing access to critical groundwater data exactly when it's needed most. When flooding makes manual monitoring impossible, how do you ensure the stability and safety of your workers?

Learn More:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/real-time-water-monitoring-solution-for-safe-open-pit-mining-in-pakistan

Automated Sampling Control with the 101D and 410 Peristaltic Pump

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 EST

Solinst is pleased to announce a new level of automation for groundwater professionals. Our updated Model 101D Water Level DrawDown Meter and Model 410 Peristaltic Pump (Mk5) now work seamlessly together to provide a fully integrated solution for automated pumping and drawdown monitoring.

Learn More:
https://www.solinst.com/instruments/groundwater-samplers/410-peristaltic-pumps/

FLASH SALE ALERT: FREE Shipping on All Solinst Orders!

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:00:00 EST

Solinst is excited to announce a special offer! For a limited time, get free shipping on all orders placed between September 17 and September 30. Whether you're a distributor or a direct customer, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on our trusted environmental monitoring equipment.

Click here to get a quote and lock in your free shipping today!
https://downloads.solinst.com/free-shipping

Solinst Acquires Eureka Water Probes, Expanding Water Monitoring Solutions

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is excited to announce it has acquired Eureka Water Probes, a respected provider of surface water monitoring solutions. Effective February 1, 2025, Eureka Water Probes will become Solinst Eureka LLC. This acquisition broadens Solinst's product portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive water monitoring solutions.

For more information about Solinst Eureka, please visit:
https://www.solinst.com/news/

FLUTe Acquired by Solinst Canada Ltd.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd, is pleased and excited to announce the recent acquisition of Flexible Liner Underground Technologies (FLUTe). Effective Dec. 2, 2024 the new organization will do business as Solinst Flute LLC.

Read the full news release:

Solinst Water Level temperature Sensor Now Even More Versatile With 4-20mA

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST

The Solinst 301 Water Level Temperature Sensor provides the option of highly accurate water level transmission using multiple protocols for a wide variety of applications. With the addition of a simple adaptor, the 301 WLTS is now even more versatile with the option to program it with 4-20 mA protocol.

For more information on the 301 Water Level Temperature Sensor, visit:

Assessing Low-Temperature Geothermal Potential with Temperature Logging

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:30:00 EST

The Polish Geological Survey undertook a study to evaluate the country's potential for low-temperature geothermal energy in response to the increasing demand for clean, carbon-free energy. As part of the study, quarterly temperature profiling was conducted using a Levelogger 5.

Read more in our ON THE LEVEL Blog:

Simplify Monitoring, Expand Networks & Extend Data Management with Solinst Cloud

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EST

We are excited to introduce Solinst Cloud, a sophisticated cloud-based platform to simplify data management and storage. It is designed to adapt to your needs and expand as your water monitoring networks grow. Data is kept secure, allowing you to control access and extend data management to team members as needed.

To learn more about Solinst Cloud, visit:

New Versatile Submersible Water Level Transmitter from Solinst

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 EST

Solinst is excited to introduce the Solinst Model 301 Water Level Temperature Sensor, providing the option of highly accurate water level transmission using multiple protocols, including MODBUS and SDI-12. This compact, all-in-one submersible hydrostatic level transmitter provides continuous water level and temperature readings using absolute (non-vented) or gauged (vented) pressure sensors. Accuracy is 0.05% FS with six pressure ranges (5–200 m) and communication cable assemblies available in lengths up to 300 metres.

To learn more about the Solinst Model 301 Water Level Temperature Sensor, visit:

Levelogger Data Critical for Water and Leachate Management at a Queensland Landfill

Thu, 9 Mar 2023 11:00:00 EST

After a significant rainfall event at a landfill in southeast Queensland, Australia, it was determined that more detailed data was required in order to properly assess groundwater trends and responses to future events. Solinst Levelogger 5 water level dataloggers were installed across the groundwater monitoring network.

Read More in our On The Level Blog:

Reclaiming and Remediating Abandoned Mine Drainage for Clean Water Use

Wed, 7 Dec 2022 09:00:00 EST

Read how the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation are using Solinst Levelogger water level dataloggers to monitor an abandoned mine tunnel as an option for consumptive water use mitigation. This would create a new clean water source for the community, while reclaiming the abandoned mine feature as a valuable resource.

Read this article in our ON THE LEVEL Blog:

Solinst Teams Up With CityKinect to Enhance Cellular Telemetry

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce a partnership with CityKinect that enables global cellular connectivity to our Model 9500 4G LevelSender 5 Telemetry Systems. The LevelSender 5 offers a very simple and inexpensive means to collect water level data from remote Solinst dataloggers.

For more information on the LevelSender 5 4G with SIM Card, visit:

To learn more about the Solinst Model 415 12V Submersible pump, visit:

NEW 12V Submersible Pump Provides High Purge Rates & Easy-To-Adjust Flow

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 EST

The NEW Solinst Model 415 12V Submersible Pump provides an efficient means of purging and obtaining groundwater samples from 2" OD monitoring wells. The short (nominal 6"), compact pump can sample from depths of 36.5 m (120 ft) below ground surface. It is very easy to adjust the continuous flow rates, up to 13.5 L/min (3.6 US gpm) in shallow applications, using the 12V Pump Controller's single dial.

To learn more about the Solinst Model 415 12V Submersible pump, visit:

To learn more about the new 800M Mini Low Pressure Pneumatic Packers, visit:

NEW Rugged Data Transfer Device Provides Instant Water Level Readings

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 EST

The NEW Model 4001 Solinst Readout Unit (SRU) is a rugged, handheld device designed to connect to a deployed Solinst datalogger and display instant water level readings.

For more information on the SRU, please visit:

Bladder Pump Helps Monitor Groundwater Contamination Near A Busy Port

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:00 EST

Groundwater consulting company GEOSS has taken the lead in an ongoing project to monitor the potential impacts of the aboveground activities on groundwater resources in the Saldana Bay area in Western Cape, South Africa.

To read more about this sampling project, check out our ON THE LEVEL Blog:

Building Knowledge to Ensure Climate Change Readiness

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 EST

Detailed water monitoring and planning are required to ensure that communities relying on surface water resources are protected from future climate change impacts. Significant weather and hydrologic events in the north Kootenay Lake area of British Columbia, Canada spurred citizens in the region to start taking an active role in preparing for a changing climate.

Read more about this program:
https://www.solinst.com/products/groundwater-samplers/425-discrete-interval-sampler/

5 Tips for Getting the Most Accurate Readings from a Sonic Water Level Meter

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 EST

Get the most accurate depth to static water level readings from your Solinst Model 104 Sonic Water Level Meter by following five helpful tips provided in our latest blog post.

Check out the blog post here:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/manual-water-level-measurements/5-tips-for-getting-the-most-accurate-readings-from-a-sonic-water-level-meter/

Introducing the NEW Solinst 104 Sonic Water Level Meter

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 EST

Get a depth to static water level reading in seconds using the NEW Solinst Model 104 Sonic Water Level Meter! The Solinst Sonic Water Level Meter is a portable, acoustic ranging instrument designed to simply and quickly provide measurements down to 600 m (2000 ft), without the need to lower equipment down a well.

For more information on the 104 Solinst Sonic Water Level Meter, visit:
https://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/104-sonic-water-level-meter/104.php

New Portable Field Tables For Your Environmental Monitoring Sites

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:00:00 EST

To help keep your equipment organized in the field, Solinst now offers two types of convenient Field Tables to use at any of your environmental monitoring sites. The tables are useful for keeping your instruments off the ground and provide a clean, dry, sturdy, and flat surface to deploy and store your field tools on.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.solinst.com/products/field-equipment/880-field-table/field-table.php

Water Level Data Helps to Understand the Effects of Climate Change on Alpine Lakes

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 EST

The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their "exceptional natural beauty". Janet Fischer and Mark Olson, professors in the Biology Department at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are leading a research project where Solinst Leveloggers are being used to monitor alpine lakes in Banff and Yoho National Parks to help study the effects of climate change.

Read more about their research in our latest blog post:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/climate-change-on-alpine-lakes/

Solinst Canada Introduces NEW Levelogger 5

Tue, 1 Sep 2020 13:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of their 5th generation Levelogger!

For more information about the new Model 3001 Levelogger 5, please visit:
https://www.solinst.com/levelogger/

Establishing a Real-Time Groundwater Observatory Network in California

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:00:00 EST

The Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Group at UC Davis established a low-cost, open source network of on-demand aquifer monitoring sites with the help of Solinst LevelSender telemetry systems.

To read more about the project, visit the Solinst ON THE LEVEL blog:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/establishing-a-real-time-groundwater-observatory-network-in-a-california-subbasin/

Sustaining Groundwater Resources in a Unique Region of South Africa

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:00:00 EST

Just 200 km north of Cape Town, South Africa, you'll find a unique area that boasts a wide range of landscapes – from rugged mountains to lush river valleys. Groundwater feeds this region.

Find out how Solinst Leveloggers are being used to help manage over 50 groundwater abstraction wells used by the rural community.
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/sustaining-groundwater-resources-in-south-africa/

New Cable Upgrade for the Solinst 102 Water Level Meter

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST

The Solinst Model 102 Water Level Meter has a new narrow cable featuring a heavy-duty polyurethane jacket. The upgraded cable is extremely durable, with extra abrasion-resistance and flexibility.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/102-water-level-indicator/

New Video Posted: Well Casing & Depth Indicator Dual-Function Probe

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST

The Solinst 105 Well Casing & Depth Indicator features a unique dual-function probe.

Check out our latest YouTube video that shows you how the probe detects metal well casing and measures total well depth.
https://youtu.be/krWlf7iYrd8

Water Level Data Critical For Successful Coastal Wetland Restoration

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 EST

See how The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration at UCSB is using Levelogger data to track, monitor, and ultimately provide insight on the impacts and success of this major wetland restoration effort.

Read the article in our On The Level Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/water-level-data-wetland-restoration/

Levelogger Data Collected from the Deepest Caves on Earth

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 EST

Lithuanian speleologists (cavers) are using Solinst Leveloggers to collect water level data from some of the deepest caves on Earth! Between 2008 and 2012, cavers completed four expeditions to the Krubera Cave - the world's deepest.

Read about their most recent expedition to Sarma Cave
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/levelogger-data-collected-from-the-deepest-caves-on-earth/

Leveloggers Helping to Establish Long-Term Flood Data Collection Method

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:00:00 EST

With flood events and destructive downpours intensifying—much of which can be attributed to climate change—the need for more detailed flood data is growing.

To read more, visit our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/leveloggers-help-establish-flood-data-collection-method/

The Importance of Measuring Drawdown

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:00 EST

Learn how, when used together, the Solinst Levelogger and 101D Water Level DrawDown Meter provide a solution for obtaining fundamental aquifer test data – while also saving you time.

To check out the blog post, visit:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/the-importance-of-measuring-drawdown/

Packer Tests and Transient Hydraulic Tomography in India

Wed, 08 May 2019 11:00:00 EST

Students at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad are taking part in a transient hydraulic tomography project at an Experimental Hydrogeological Park.

To read more, visit our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/groundwater-sampling/packer-tests-and-transient-hydraulic-tomography-in-india/

Solinst LevelSender Telemetry Aids Agriculture and Water Quality Research

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:00:00 EST

Researchers at Ag-Canada have recently added Solinst LevelSender Telemetry to three of their water quality monitoring stations.

To read more, visit our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/solinst-levelsender-telemetry-aids-agriculture-water-quality-research/

Solinst Leveloggers Vital In Lithuania's Water Conservation Efforts

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:00:00 EST

Solinst Leveloggers have played an important role in Lithuania's water conservation and management efforts for a number of years. Since 2005, they have been a part of their National Groundwater Monitoring Network.

To read more, visit our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/estimating-ecological-flow-vital-to-water-conservation-efforts/

Hydrophobic Filters: How They Work For Solinst Vented Dataloggers

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:30:00 EST

Solinst has designed the LevelVent and AquaVent vented water level dataloggers with permanent hydrophobic filters, making use of the filters' unique characteristics to improve the long-term performance of the instruments.

Read the full technical bulletin in our On The Level blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/hydrophobic-filters-vented-dataloggers/

Solinst Water Level Meter Helps Characterize Habitat of Endangered Snake

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:30:00 EST

Solinst recently donated a Model 102M Mini Water Level Meter to aid a study characterizing the critical subsurface habitat of the Endangered Gray Ratsnake. The Water Level Meter was used to measure the depth to groundwater in a number of monitoring wells that were installed at known hibernation sites.

Read more in our On The Level blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/manual-water-level-measurements/solinst-water-level-meter-helps-characterize-habitat/

Solinst Proud to Support Water For Life's Well Drilling Efforts in Haiti

Wed, 1 Aug 2018 12:30:00 EST

Water For Life in Haiti is a non-profit organization that has been providing safe freshwater supplies to rural communities for over 30 years. Recently, Solinst donated three Model 102 Water Level Meters to help with their well drilling and pump installation projects.

To read more, visit our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/manual-water-level-measurements/solinst-proud-to-support-water-for-life-well-drilling-haiti/

Solinst Bladder Pumps the Solution in PCE Vertical Distribution Investigation

Thu, 8 Mar 2018 11:00:00 EST

Gruppo Egeo, the exclusive distributor of Solinst products in Italy, recently worked with a client with very specific groundwater sampling requirements.

Find out why Solinst Bladder Pumps were the right choice for this project!
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/groundwater-sampling/low-flow-groundwater-sampling/solinst-bladder-pumps-pce-vertical-distribution-investigation/

5 Reasons to Add the LevelSender to Your Leveloggers

Thu, 8 Feb 2018 11:00:00 EST

Are you currently using Solinst Levelogger water level dataloggers in your long-term groundwater or surface water monitoring project?

If so, read our latest blog post that provides you with the top five reasons you should add the LevelSender to your Leveloggers:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/5-reasons-to-add-the-levelsender/

Solinst Canada Introduces Water Level Temperature Meter

Mon, 6 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST

Announcing the NEW Model 201 Water Level Temperature Meter, ideal for measuring water level and conducting temperature profiling in surface and groundwater applications.

For more information about the new Model 201 Water Level Temperature Meter, please visit:
https://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/201-water-level-temperature-meter/datasheet/datasheet.php

Groundwater Monitoring in Kenya: How Leveloggers are Helping

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EST

Maji Walinzi means "Water Guardians" in Swahili. It is the name of a non-profit organization, which strives to provide a sustainable supply of clean, safe drinking water to rural communities in Kenya.

To read more about the efforts, read our post in the On The Level blog:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/leveloggers-groundwater-monitoring-network-kenya/

Simplify Your Pumping Test...Use a Water Level Datalogger

Tue, 3 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EST

Check out our updated Technical Bulletin on using Solinst water level dataloggers to streamline your next pumping test.

Read the full Technical Bulletin in our ON THE LEVEL Blog
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/simplify-your-pumping-test-with-a-water-level-datalogger/

Stormwater Monitoring with Water Level Dataloggers

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EST

Water level dataloggers, such as the Solinst AquaVent or Levelogger, can be simple, low-cost tools to help evaluate the effectiveness, track performance, and maintain the integrity of certain stormwater control methods.

Read our blog post to learn how water level dataloggers can be use to monitor stormwater basins, rain gardens, green roofs, and wetlands.
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/water-level-dataloggers-stormwater-monitoring/

Permit to Take Water Requirements: How Water Level Dataloggers Can Help

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:00:00 EST

Water-taking permits in Ontario are a hot topic of late!

Read how Solinst dataloggers are ideal for conducting pumping tests, and how they can be used for long-term water level datalogging.
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/water-level-datalogger-permit-to-take-water/

5 Tips to Ensure Accurate LTC Levelogger Edge Conductivity Calibration

Wed, 24 May 2017 15:00:00 EST

The conductivity sensor of an LTC Levelogger Edge is highly accurate and sensitive, therefore requires regular calibration.

Read our latest blog post to find five tips to help ensure your LTC Levelogger Edge calibration goes smoothly, resulting in accurate conductivity readings:
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/5-tips-to-ensure-accurate-ltc-levelogger-edge-calibration/

Levelogger Data Aids Karst Springs Initiative In Tennessee

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:00:00 EST

The Karst Springs Initiative was started in early 2016, with the aim to identify and study the largest karst springs in Tennessee.

Read our latest blog post to see how Solinst Leveloggers are being used to record water levels at a number of gauging stations, in order to determine discharge at the springs.
https://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2017/04/levelogger-data-aids-karst-spring-initiative-in-tennessee/

Solinst Telemetry Options for Water Resource Management

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:00:00 EST

Continuous monitoring of water levels has become an important component of successful water resource management.

In our latest blog post, we talk about how telemetry makes the collection of water levels more efficient and convenient:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2017/04/solinst-telemetry-options-for-water-resource-management/

Solinst Canada Introduces New Conductivity Datalogger

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the latest release in their datalogger series — the Model 3001 LTC Levelogger Edge.

For more information about the new Model 3001 LTC Levelogger Edge, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/ltc-levelogger/

How Does the Waterloo Emitter Remediation Device Work?

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:00:00 EST

Solinst recently released three animated videos showing how the Waterloo Emitter works. To go along with these videos, we've posted in our blog, a full review of our remediation device.

To read the full blog post, and view the videos, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2017/01/enhanced-aerobic-bioremediation-and-the-waterloo-emitter/

Extensive Groundwater Monitoring Program at a Refinery in Australia

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:00:00 EST

HydroTerra, exclusive distributor of Solinst products in Australia, recently installed three CMT Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring Systems. The CMT Systems are part of an all-encompassing groundwater monitoring program at a refinery in Queensland.

Read about the full monitoring program in our blog:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2017/01/extensive-groundwater-monitoring-program-at-refinery-in-australia/

Levelogger Data Wizard & Barometric Compensation Review

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 09:00:00 EST

Need a quick refresher on barometric compensation? Read our latest blog post for a guide to performing accurate barometric compensation of Levelogger data using a Barologger and the Levelogger Software Data Wizard.

Read all the details here:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/12/perform-barometric-compensation-data-wizard/

Enhancing Water Basin Management in Turkey

Wed, 9 Nov 2016 15:00:00 EST

The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) in Turkey, have developed a long-term program to enhance the country's water basin management.

To read more about these projects, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/11/enhancing-water-basin-management-in-turkey/

Selecting a Solinst Bladder Pump or Double Valve Pump

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:30:00 EST

On the outside, Solinst Bladder Pumps and Double Valve Pumps look almost identical -but internally and operationally, they are different.

To read the blog post, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/10/selecting-a-solinst-bladder-pump-or-double-valve-pump/

Leveloggers Monitor Irrigation Channels in Peru

Wed, 7 Sep 2016 13:00:00 EST

To monitor irrigation water usage in Peru, Levelogger water level datalogger technology is replacing the traditional staff gauges to measure height of water in irrigation channels.

Read more about the project in our blog:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/09/leveloggers-monitor-irrigation-channels-in-peru/

Levelogger Compatibility Explained Ensuring Proper Hardware, Software and Firmware

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:00:00 EST

Solinst is continually improving and upgrading our Levelogger Series of water level dataloggers with new functionality and features, as such, there are periodic software and firmware releases to go with these enhancements.

Read our latest blog post to learn how to keep on top of any new Solinst software or firmware release:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/08/levelogger-compatibility-explained/

Absolute vs. Vented Pressure – Which Option is Right for You?

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:00:00 EST

Solinst now offers both absolute (non-vented) and gauged (vented) water level dataloggers.

To read the full post, go to the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/07/absolute-vs-vented/

Selecting the Right Groundwater Sampler for Your Application

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:30:00 EST

Solinst has a wide range of groundwater samplers to choose from, so you will be able to find one that meets your criteria.

To read the full post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/06/selecting-the-right-groundwater-sampler/

Solinst Levelogger Software Update

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:00:00 EST

A new version of Solinst Levelogger Software has been released.

Version 4.2 now includes compatibility with the AquaVent™ vented water level datalogger.
http://www.solinst.com/downloads

AquaVent™ Vented Cable Design, Proper Use and Maintenance

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:00:00 EST

Vented pressure transducers provide true water level measurements without the need for barometric compensation.

For more details, read the full post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/06/aquavent-vented-cable-design/

Solinst Announces NEW AquaVent Water Level Datalogger

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the latest release in their datalogger series - the all-new Model 3500 AquaVent.

To learn more about the NEW AquaVent, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3500-aquavent/aquavent.php

Can Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring Really Be Simple?

Thu, 2 Jun 2016 10:30:00 EST

In our most recent blog post we discuss exactly what CMT is.

To read the full blog post, go to:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/06/can-multilevel-groundwater-monitoring-really-be-inexpensive-and-simple/

Why is the Discrete Interval Sampler a Great Choice?

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:00:00 EST

The Discrete Interval Sampler (DIS) is an excellent choice for representative groundwater sampling. In our latest blog post, we will explain why!

To read the full blog post, go to:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/05/discrete-interval-sampler-for-groundwater-sampling/

Durability of Solinst Barologger Edge is Tested

Mon, 9 May 2016 11:30:00 EST

A Water Fund project, headed by The Nature Conservancy Latin American Region, is using Solinst Leveloggers and Barologgers in an extensive hydrological monitoring program, to determine water storage and yields in a number of mountain wetlands in Chile.

Read the full story:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/05/chile-barologger-edge/

Leveloggers Help Assess Groundwater Levels in Uganda

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:30:00 EST

Hope 2 One Life is a non-profit organization that works in Uganda to help provide medical and water supplies to those recovering from the LRA civil war.

Read more details about their work in the full blog post:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/03/leveloggers-help-assess-groundwater-levels-in-uganda/

Solinst Double Valve Pump Video Demonstrates Operating Principles

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:30:00 EST

Solinst has posted a video that shows how the Model 408 Double Valve Pump obtains a representative groundwater sample.

To view the video, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/groundwater-samplers/408-double-valve-pumps/

3 Simple Ways to Download Water Level Data in the Field

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:00:00 EST

Solinst offers three different methods to download Levelogger water level and temperature data in the field.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/02/3-simple-ways-to-download-levelogger-data-in-the-field/

Waterloo Systems Help Characterize Plume in Landfill Expansion

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:00:00 EST

A landfill was set for expansion, which required a pump and treat system to be relocated.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/02/waterloo-multilevel-systems-help-characterize-plume-in-landfill-expansion-project/

5 Things to Look for When Selecting a Water Level Datalogger

Wed, 3 Feb 2016 09:30:00 EST

We have narrowed down the features to look for when selecting a water level datalogger, to five of the most important.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/02/water-level-dataloggers/

Open Channel and Surface Water Monitoring with Leveloggers

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:00:00 EST

An updated version of the Solinst Technical Bulletin "Long-term Open Channel and Surface Water Monitoring with Leveloggers"

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/01/long-term-open-channel-surface-water-monitoring-with-leveloggers/

Why Laser Marked PVDF Flat Tape is Our Best Tape Yet

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:30:00 EST

Providing a reliable tape has always been a priority in our Water Level Meter designs.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/01/water-level-meter-secret-in-tape/

Updated Technical Bulletin on Levelogger Use and Maintenance

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:30:00 EST

An updated version of our Technical Bulletin "Ensuring Proper Use and Maintenance of Leveloggers" has been posted on our blog.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/01/ensuring-proper-use-and-levelogger-maintenance/

Which Solinst Flat Tape Water Level Meter is Right for You?

Wed, 6 Jan 2016 09:15:00 EST

Solinst now offers three different versions of a Flat Tape Water Level Meter - each with unique features and benefits. So, how do you choose the one that's right for you?

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2016/01/which-solinst-flat-tape-water-level-meter-is-right-for-your-needs/

Narrow Diameter Cable Water Level Indicators Provide More Options

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:30:00 EST

Solinst Water Level Meters are great for measuring depth to water in standard 2" groundwater monitoring wells, but that's not all that they are suited for!

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/12/narrow-diameter-cable-water-level-indicator-options/

Solinst Video: How the Discrete Interval Sampler Obtains No-Purge Samples

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:30:00 EST

Solinst has posted a video showing how the Model 425 Discrete Interval Sampler obtains a representative groundwater sample.

View the video:
http://www.solinst.com/products/groundwater-samplers/425-discrete-interval-sampler/

New Artesian Well Fitting for Monitoring with Leveloggers

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:30:00 EST

The Artesian Well Fitting is designed for use with a Levelogger deployed on a Direct Read Cable.

More details:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/operating-instructions/artesian-well-fitting.php

Solinst Levelogger Software Update

Fri, 6 Nov 2015 14:00:00 EST

A new version of Solinst Levelogger Software has been released.

Visit:
http://www.solinst.com/downloads

Solinst Telemetry Monitors North Carolina Aquifers

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:15:00 EST

More than half of North Carolina's population gets its drinking water from aquifers.

To find out how Solinst STS Telemetry is being used in this network, read the full story here:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/10/solinst-telemetry-helps-assess-drought-conditions-in-north-carolina/

Deep Groundwater and Dissolved Gas Sampling with Double Valve Pumps

Wed, 7 Oct 2015 09:00:00 EST

Sampling groundwater from deep wells is a challenge on its own, but add to that the need for accurate dissolved gas analysis, and the task gets that much harder.

To find out more about these methods, read the full post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL blog:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/10/deep-groundwater-sampling-with-dvp/

19 CMT Systems Successfully Installed in Challenging Geology

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:00:00 EST

19 CMT Multilevel Systems were installed to characterize and track a contaminant plume below a manufacturing facility.

To read more about the installations in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/09/19-cmt-multilevel-systems-successfully-installed-in-challenging-geology/

Solinst Model 102 Water Level Meters Get Redesigned Probes

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:00:00 EST

Solinst has updated their Model 102 Coaxial Cable Water Level Meters with two new narrow probe designs.

For more information on the Model 102 Water Level Meters, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/102-water-level-indicator/datasheet/

New Technical Bulletin on Levelogger Battery Life

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:00:00 EST

Solinst has posted a new technical bulletin, "Understanding Battery Life", which talks about Levelogger battery life estimates and what can affect battery consumption.

To read the full technical bulletin, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/technical-bulletins/understanding-battery-life.php

New Solinst Levelogger App for Android™

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:00:00 EST

Solinst has just released a version of the Solinst Levelogger App, which is now compatible with Android™ smart devices. The Solinst Levelogger App is available to download free on Google Play™, and from the Solinst website.

For more information on the Solinst Levelogger App and Interface, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/solinst-levelogger-app/datasheet/android-app.php

NEW Convenient DataGrabber for Leveloggers

Tue, 19 May 2015 12:00:00 EST

The new DataGrabber for Leveloggers is a very simple, and very compact option for downloading your Levelogger data in the field.

For more information on the DataGrabber for Leveloggers, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/datagrabber/datagrabber.php

Solinst Introduces New Low Cost Flat Tape Water Level Meter

Fri, 8 May 2015 12:00:00 EST

The NEW Model 101B Water Level Meter is designed to be a very rugged, yet inexpensive option for water level measurements in the field. Its basic design makes it reliable and easy to use.

The 101B features polyethylene flat tape with heat embossed markings every centimeter in 30, 60, and 100 meter lengths.

For more information about the Model 101B, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/101b-water-level-meter/101b.php

Waterloo Emitters for Bioremediation in High Temperature Saline Groundwater

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:00:00 EST

This blog post discusses a study that was performed to determine the success for aerobic bioremediation of aromatic hydrocarbons in high temperature and saline groundwater.

The Solinst Waterloo Emitter bioremediation device was used in the field trial portion of the study.

To read more about this study, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/04/waterloo-emitters-high-temperature-saline-groundwater/

High-Resolution Site Characterization with Multilevel Systems

Tue, 3 Feb 2015 12:00:00 EST

Within the last few years, the U.S. EPA added a new focus area on high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) to their Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) website.

The U.S. EPA's definition of HRSC is: "High-resolution site characterization (HRSC) strategies and techniques use scale-appropriate measurement and sample density to define contaminant distributions, and the physical context in which they reside, with greater certainty, supporting faster and more effective site cleanup."

For more information on High-Resolution Site Characterization with Multilevel Systems, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/02/high-resolution-site-characterization-multilevel-systems/

Levelogger Edge Data Verified in Harsh Conditions of Antarctic Tidal Study

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:00:00 EST

From April 2013, through December 2013, a Levelogger Edge was used in an Antarctic Tidal Study to monitor sea level fluctuations in the Davis Sea, Antarctica. A unique monitoring setup was implemented for the successful installation of the Levelogger Edge in these extreme climatic conditions.

For more information on Levelogger Edge Data Verified in Harsh Conditions of Antarctic Tidal Study, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/01/levelogger-edge-data-verified-harsh-conditions-antarctic-tidal-study/

Bridging the Gap Between Solinst Leveloggers and iOS

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:00:00 EST

For years, Solinst has offered convenient PC software for programming the Levelogger Series of dataloggers. Now, Apple® mobile users have another option!

For more information on Bridging the Gap Between Solinst Leveloggers and iOS, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2014/11/bridging-gap-solinst-leveloggers-ios/

Accounting for Altitude when Compensating Levelogger Data

Mon, 3 Nov 2014 12:00:00 EST

As you know, Leveloggers measure total or absolute pressure. When submerged, they record a combination of atmospheric pressure and water pressure above their sensor. Because the intent of using Leveloggers is to obtain fluctuations in water pressure only, their data must be compensated for atmospheric effects.

For more information on Accounting for Altitude when Compensating Levelogger Data, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2014/11/compensating-for-altitude-in-levelogger-data/

Flexible CMT System Adapted to Measure Submarine Groundwater

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:00:00 EST

Commonly, we hear of oceans being polluted by spills and contaminated run-off, but these are not the only major sources of contamination to coastal waters. Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is the discharge of fresh groundwater from the land into coastal salt water. Attention to this process has grown, as it has been observed that SGD is a major contributor of contaminants to coastal waters, which is resulting in the pollution and eutrophication of vital marine habitat worldwide.

For more information on how Flexible CMT System Adapted to Measure Submarine Groundwater, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2014/10/submarine-groundwater-discharge-monitoring/

Solinst Bladder Pumps Simplify Groundwater Sampling at Ontario Landfill

Tue, 7 Oct 2014 12:00:00 EST

An environmental monitoring program is an essential part of any successful landfill operation. Monitoring ensures that a landfill is functioning as it should, and that wastes do not migrate off-site or pose potential risks to nearby receptors. Regular environmental reporting ensures that operators comply with the regulations and approvals that govern them.

For more information on how Solinst Bladder Pumps Simplify Groundwater Sampling at Ontario Landfill, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2014/10/solinst-bladder-pumps-simplify-groundwater-sampling-ontario-landfill/

Solinst Equipment Helps Fill Groundwater Data Gaps in EU Funded Project

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:00:00 EST

The Environmental Protection of International River Basins is a EU (European Union) funded project with the overall aim of improving water quality in the trans-boundary river basins of the wider Black Sea region and Belarus.

An objective of the project is to improve the availability and quality of water data in the region, including groundwater data, in order to create River Basin Management Plans.

For more information on how Solinst Equipment Helps Fill Groundwater Data Gaps in EU Funded Project, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2014/06/solinst-equipment-helps-fill-groundwater-data-gaps-eu-funded-project/

Solinst Releases the New Solinst Levelogger App

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:00:00 EST

Solinst is excited to announce the release of the Solinst Levelogger App and Levelogger App Interface. Combining the convenience and portability of smartphone technology, with the high quality Levelogger dataloggers you have come to rely on, the Solinst Levelogger App and Interface provide a new, more efficient option to get the accurate water level data you need - when and where you need it.

The Levelogger App Interface uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect your Levelogger to your Apple® smart device. The Levelogger App Interface simply threads onto the end of a Levelogger's Direct Read Cable, and is paired with your smart device equipped with the Solinst Levelogger App. The Levelogger App is free to download from the App StoreSM.

With the Solinst Levelogger App, you can start and stop your Leveloggers, download logged data, view real-time data, and program your Levelogger with all the same options found in the Levelogger PC Software. Downloaded data logs and real-time data can be viewed on you smartphone, e-mailed back to your office, or transferred directly to your PC.

For more information on the Solinst Levelogger App and Levelogger App Interface, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/solinst-levelogger-app/

Solinst Releases New Mini Interface Meter

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:00:00 EST

Solinst is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Model 122M Mini Interface Meter, which features a narrow PVDF cable. The PVDF cable is very durable and easy to decontaminate. It is available in 80 ft. or 25 m lengths, precisely laser marked every 1/100 ft. or mm, certified traceable to national standards. The cable comes on a portable reel, compact so it fits in a backpack.

Like the recently released Model 122 Standard Interface Meter, the new 122M Mini also features redesigned electronics and a 5/8" (16 mm) dia. probe that is pressure-proof up to 500 psi. Meters are certified intrinsically safe for use in explosive environments, and are ATEX certified. The 122M Mini Interface Meter with narrow polyethylene flat tape, 65 ft. and 20 m lengths, is also an option.

For more information about the Model 122M Mini Interface Meter, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/122-interface-meter/122m-mini-interface-meter-datasheet/laser-marked-pvdf-cable-mini-interface-meter.php

BioBailers Now Available in 1.5" and 3/4" Diameters

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:00:00 EST

Model 428 BioBailers are a more environmentally friendly option for groundwater sampling – and now Solinst is offering both 1.5" and 3/4" diameter sizes.

BioBailers™ are made of clear PVC that biodegrades when discarded in a landfill. The high quality material still allows BioBailers to meet the same standards as other PVC bailers, including VOC sampling.

BioBailers feature a high quality design that is easy to use. They have a sturdy handle and a convenient opening for a bailer cord (or a Solinst Model 103 Tag Line). BioBailers are transparent, allowing you to view the sample water.

The larger bailers have a 1.5" x 3 ft. (38 mm x 91.5 cm) body and hold over 1 liter of sample. The 3/4" x 3 ft. (19 mm x 91.5 cm) bailers hold 200 mL of sample. Each bailer comes with a sample release device, which is also biodegradable, along with all packaging material.

For more information on the Model 428 BioBailers, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/groundwater-samplers/428-bio-bailer/

Solinst Releases New Interface Meter Design

Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EST

Solinst is excited to announce a new version of the 122 Interface Meter, designed to accurately measure product level and thickness (LNAPL and DNAPL) in water wells and tanks, with more reliability and durability.

The Interface Meter's improved design features Solinst PVDF flat tape that is precisely laser marked every 1/100 ft. or each millimeter (markings are certified traceable to national standards). The PVDF flat tape is extremely durable, highly chemical-resistant, and easy to decontaminate. Lengths up to 1000 ft. (300 m) are available.

The 5/8" (16 mm) dia. probe is pressure-proof up to 500 psi, and one easy-access 9V battery powers the enhanced reel electronics. Solinst Interface Meters are ATEX certified and are certified safe for use in explosive environments, making them ideal when measuring in wells and tanks, at refineries, landfills or remediation sites.

For more information about the new Model 122 Interface Meter, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/122-interface-meter/

New Solinst Levelogger Software with Improved Data Wizard

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:30:00 EST

Levelogger Software Version 4.1 includes an improved Data Wizard that provides a more intuitive approach to data compensation. The new Data Wizard has basic and advanced options to suit your project and application needs.

The basic option is streamlined, allowing you to perform just barometric compensation of your Levelogger data. Simply select the Barologger file you want to use for compensation, and the Levelogger data file(s) you want to compensate – the Data Wizard automatically does the work.

The advanced option provides the opportunity to perform barometric compensation of your Levelogger data, as well as change parameters such as the units of measurement. You can also adjust data for different altitudes, densities and barometric efficiencies, making your data site-specific.

With the advanced option, you can also use a manual data input to adjust your readings from the default height of water above the Levelogger sensor, to depth to static water measurements or elevation of water level measurements. The new Data Wizard makes it easy to select only the data compensations you need, for your project.

To download the newest version of Levelogger Software, please visit:
http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/index.html

Gary Wealthall to Introduce and Moderate at Solinst Symposium

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:00:00 EST

Dr. Gary Wealthall, Associate and Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph and Consultant with Geosyntec Consultants, will be providing the introductory talk at the 2013 Solinst Symposium. Gary will focus on the "History of the Evolution of High Resolution Tools and Methods for Groundwater Monitoring".

In addition, Gary's extensive knowledge and experience in the area of high resolution monitoring, makes him an ideal moderator for the round table discussion, which will be open to all attendees at the end of the Symposium. The round table discussion will focus on the Symposium theme "High Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring – Benefits and Importance".

For more information on the 2013 Solinst Symposium to be held at the Solinst facility in Georgetown, Ontario, on November 7th, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Presentation by Kent Novakowski at 2013 Solinst Symposium

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:00:00 EST

Kent Novakowski, Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen's University, will be presenting at the 2013 Solinst Symposium on November 7th, in Georgetown, ON. This year's Symposium theme is High Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring – Benefits and Importance.

Kent's presentation titled "Developing Conceptual Models for Flow and Transport in Bedrock Aquifers Using Depth-Discrete Hydraulic and Tracer Transport Measurements" will take place at 1:15 pm. He will discuss a recent study that compared three different characterization methods for creating conceptual site models.

For more information on the 2013 Solinst Symposium, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Dr. Patryk Quinn to Present at Solinst Symposium 2013

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 09:30:00 EST

Dr. Patryk Quinn, a Research Scientist with the University of Guelph, will be presenting at the 2013 Solinst Symposium. His talk titled "Hydraulic Testing in Fractured Sedimentary Rock for Contaminant Hydrogeology Studies" will take place at 10am on November 7th. Patryk will discuss his use of packer testing equipment in contaminant behavior in fractured rock studies for performing hydraulic tests. With the equipment, three different tests can be performed at the same interval, in the same borehole.

For more information on the 2013 Solinst Symposium on the Benefits and Importance of High Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring, to be held at Solinst in Georgetown, ON, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Contaminated Fractured Rock Talk at Solinst Symposium

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:00:00 EST

Dr. Jessica R. Meyer, who recently received her Ph.D from the University of Guelph School of Environmental Sciences, will be presenting at the 2013 Solinst Symposium. The Symposium will be held on November 7th, and will feature presentations on the Benefits and Importance of High Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring.

In her talk, titled "High Resolution Vertical Gradient Profile Approach for Delineation of Hydrogeologic Units at a Contaminated Fractured Sedimentary Rock Field Site", Jessica will present research that she has conducted at a fractured sandstone site in Wisconsin, which was contaminated with over 72,000 L of DNAPLs.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd., please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Levelogger for Deeper Applications now Available

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:00:00 EST

The Solinst Levelogger Edge is now available in a 200M/F600 range. This Levelogger can withstand up to 200 meters or 600 feet of submergence. It is ideal for deeper applications and areas that experience high water fluctuations or tides, such as at dams or in oceans. In contrast, the Levelogger Edge also comes in ranges from M2/F6, which provides highly accurate readings in shallow applications, such as in streams or wetlands. All ranges of the Levelogger Edge provide 0.05% accuracy of their full scale. For more information on the Levelogger Edge, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/levelogger-edge/.

Dr. Richard Amos to Present at the 2013 Solinst Symposium

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:00:00 EST

Richard Amos, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo, will be presenting at the 2013 Solinst Symposium on the Benefits and Importance of High Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring. His presentation titled: "Diavik Waste-Rock Research Project: High Resolution Gas Pressure and Concentration Monitoring, " will take place on November 7th at 11:15 am. Richard will discuss the research he is conducting the Diavik Diamond Mine, in which three waste-rock test piles have been extensively instrumented to obtain high-resolution data in order to understand the physio-chemical processes.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on November 7th, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Solinst Proud to Announce 2013 Symposium

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:00:00 EST

Solinst is proud to invite you to the fourth Solinst Symposium to be held at our facility in Georgetown, Ontario, on November 7th. The one-day event will focus on "High-Resolution, Depth-Discrete Groundwater Monitoring – Benefits and Importance", and will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies.

The Symposium will feature speakers from the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Queens University, and GeoSyntec Consultants. At the close of the event, a round table will encourage open discussion with all attendees and the panel of speakers participating in the Symposium.

Previous Symposiums sold out early – so sign-up now! To view the full agenda, including speaker topics, as well as registration information and past conference highlights, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/Symposium2013/.

Solinst Tag Line now Available with Laser-Marked Tape

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:00 EST

The Solinst Tag Line is designed for measuring well depths, and depths to backfill layers during monitoring well construction. The standard Tag Line uses narrow cable; laser-marked every ¼ foot or each millimeter. For added accuracy, the Tag Line is now available with Solinst Laser-Marked PVDF flat tape, which is marked every 1/100th foot or each millimeter, certified traceable to National Standards. Both the cable and tape versions have a tag weight that can be clipped on and off, providing a sturdy suspension system for pump, packer, or datalogger deployment. The measured system allows you to place instruments exactly where needed.

For more information on the Tag Line, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/103/103.html.

Solinst Levelogger Monitors Hydrofracturing

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST

Recent increases in hydrofracturing operations led to a new water quality monitoring program in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Part of the program includes the use of Solinst LTC Levelogger Junior dataloggers to record water level, temperature and conductivity readings.

LTC Levelogger Junior dataloggers have been placed in various streams throughout the watershed, and set to record every 15 minutes for 2 weeks each season. This is providing baseline data, and tracking of any seasonal changes. Other Leveloggers have been deployed for longer periods, from 6 months to up to 1 year, to record continuous data.

For more details, view the latest issue of our ON THE LEVEL newsletter.

Solinst Waterloo Emitters Provide Ongoing Solution

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST

When an aquifer below a commercial site in Central Ontario was found contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, a remedial solution, not highly visible to the public, was required. The Solinst Waterloo Emitter™ was selected as the primary remedial device for the dissolved plume phase. Waterloo Emitters allow the diffusion of oxygen into the affected groundwater, to help stimulate aerobic bioremediation of contaminants.

Fifty-eight Waterloo Emitters were installed as a "fence" to prevent the dissolved phase plume from moving off site. Three years after the Waterloo Emitters were installed; the system is just as effective. For more details, view the latest issue of our ON THE LEVEL newsletter.

Solinst to Exhibit at 2012 NGWA Ground Water Expo

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EST

The 2012 National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Ground Water Expo is being held in Las Vegas, NV, December 4-7th, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The annual event is attended by groundwater professionals from all sectors of the industry, and includes an exhibit hall (December 5-6th) displaying all of the latest related technology.

Solinst Canada Ltd. will be exhibiting at booth 200, so come visit and view the full line of groundwater monitoring equipment, including the new laser marked Model 101 P7 Water Level Meter, Model 107 TLC Meter (now longer lengths to 1000 ft/300 m), the Levelogger Junior Edge, Biofoul Screen for Leveloggers, and more.

For more on the conference, visit: http://groundwaterexpo.com/

New Biofoul Screen Extends Levelogger Deployment

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EST

When a Levelogger is deployed for an extended period, especially in a saltwater environment, there is the risk of biofouling on the pressure sensor and conductivity cell. Solinst has produced the Biofoul Screen, which is designed to reduce the unwanted buildup of micro and macro organisms such as algae, mussels, and barnacles that could affect the reliability of the readings.

The copper-coiled screen slips easily onto a Levelogger and naturally resists biofouling, thus reducing site visits and the maintenance costs and time spent cleaning Leveloggers. The Biofoul screen will lengthen the time that a Levelogger can be deployed, and improve long-term performance by ensuring accurate sensor measurements.

For more information on the new Biofoul Screen for Leveloggers, visit: http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/biofoul-screen/

Upgraded Model 101 Power Reel

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:00:00 EST

Solinst recently released an upgraded version of the Model 101 Water Level Meter Power Reel. Power Reels are useful for longer tape lengths, allowing faster and less strenuous operation. The Power Reel has increased in horsepower from a 1/8hp to a 1/2hp motor, providing even smoother function.

Reels can use either polyethylene flat tape with heat embossed markings and a P2 Probe, or Solinst laser-marked PVDF tape with a submersible P7 Probe. Power Reels can also be modified for Model 103 Tag Line applications, including total well depth measurements, deep sampler deployments, and safety lines.

An additional benefit to this upgrade is a price reduction for standard 110V and 12V Power Reels. For more information on Power Reels and the Model 101 Water Level Meters, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/101/water-level-meter.html

Solinst to Present at RS Hydro Conference in the UK

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST

Solinst Canada will be presenting at an event to be held by RS Hydro on November 22nd and 23rd. The 'New Ideas and Thinking' environmental monitoring conference will take place in Worcestershire, UK, at the Chateau Impney, Droitwich Spa.

The aim of the conference is to introduce the latest techniques and solutions for monitoring water. Parallel sessions outlining groundwater and surface water monitoring will be held, with afternoon sessions focused on hands-on demonstrations and learning. Topics will include water level monitoring, water quality monitoring, flow measurement, and telemetry solutions. Solinst will be discussing the use of their Water Level Meters, Levelogger Series, STS and RRL Telemetry Systems, Groundwater Samplers, Multilevel Systems, and the Waterloo Emitter.

For more on the conference, visit: http://www.rshydro.co.uk/emails/new-ideas-conference/index.html

TLC Meter "How-To" Video: Two-Point User Calibration

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:30:00 EST

A Solinst TLC Meter measures water level, temperature, and conductivity. To ensure accuracy of readings, the user can easily calibrate the Meter for conductivity, as required. User calibration allows for adjustment of a TLC Meter if the probe has been altered slightly due to mechanical, biological or chemical affects. If a TLC Meter is tested in standard calibration solution, and the readings are outside the 5% accuracy range, the user can conduct a manual calibration at 1, 2, 3, or 4 separate conductivity levels, using standard solutions (1413, 5000, 12,880, or 80,000 µS/cm). To simplify the process further, Solinst has released a practical video that takes the user through the process of a two-point calibration.

To view the video, and for more information about the Solinst Model 107 TLC Meter, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/107/107.html

Monitoring Groundwater, Vapor and Soil Gas

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST

Monitoring shallow groundwater, vapor and soil gas up to 25 ft. below surface is simplified using Drive-Point Piezometer technology. There are three drive point piezometer tip options; where an airtight connection is most desirable, the 615C has a compression fitting for 1/4" ID tubing, ideal for groundwater sample integrity and vapor and soil gas monitoring. The 615N is a simple well point can be used for water level monitoring or groundwater sampling directly at the screened tip. The 615 has a barbed fitting that connects 1/2" ID tubing to the surface for obtaining representative groundwater samples. Solinst provides a combination of high quality stainless steel Drive-Point Piezometers with 50 mesh screens and 3/4" NPT drive extensions, completing a simple cost effective well that is compact and easy to carry.

For more information on Solinst Drive-Point Piezometers, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/615/615promo.html

Solinst Peristaltic Pump Ideal for Groundwater Sampling

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST

When sampling groundwater using a Solinst Model 410 Peristaltic Pump, you are ensured a representative sample. Sample integrity is maintained as the water is only exposed to the medical grade silicon tubing. The Pump can be fitted with two sizes; standard 5/8" tubing gives flow rates to almost 3.5 L/min, while optional 3/8" tubing allows rates as low as 40 ml/min, ideal for low flow sampling.

The Model 410 is ideal to use for initial site investigations with Solinst Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometers. The tubing from a Drive-Point Piezometer tip is easily connected to the Peristaltic Pump tubing. Connecting the tubing from the Drive-Point Piezometer tip to the pump head prevents sample water from contacting the steel extension rods of the 615 Drive-Point Piezometer during sampling.

For more information on sampling in Drive-Point Piezometers, visit:
http://www.solinst.com/Prod/615/How-to-Sample-Groundwater-Using-Drive-Point-Piezometers.html

Redesigned Solinst TLC Meter Now Reaches 1000 Feet (300m)

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

The Solinst TLC Meter has been redesigned to provide the option of longer tape lengths. Static water level and depth of readings are read off the new, extremely durable, Solinst PVDF flat tape, which is precisely laser marked every 1/100 ft or millimeter, and now available to 1000 ft (300 m).

The TLC Meter accurately measures temperature and conductivity that has been standardized to 25°C, i.e. Specific Conductance (displayed as EC), in wells and open water; these measurements are displayed on a convenient rotating LCD display that is easy to read. TLC Meter is ideal for profiling temperature and conductivity for saltwater intrusion studies, and for a general indication of contamination levels.

For more information, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/107/107.html

Keep up-to-date with Solinst Software and Firmware

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST

At Solinst, we are always striving to improve our products to meet our clients' needs. This includes software and firmware updates from time to time. To help ensure our clients are using the most up-to-date software and firmware versions for their Leveloggers and Leveloader devices, we have created a 3001 Levelogger Series Hardware Compatibility document.

This document provides notes on what is most compatible with each instrument type, including what Operating Systems and Upgrade Utilities are required. To view this helpful document, go to http://www.solinst.com/Prod/Data/3001Compatibility.pdf

Also remember, if you register your Solinst Software, you will automatically receive notices when new software and firmware is released. For more information, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/

Solinst Continues to Support Lifewater Efforts in Haiti

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST

Lifewater Canada is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian assistance to rural poor in Africa and Haiti. Their efforts to restore and supply safe drinking water in Haiti began right after the devastating earthquake in 2010, and continue to this day. Solinst Canada is proud to donate to their efforts.

Recently, to help deal with the extensive contamination issues they are facing in Haiti, Lifewater and the Dlo Se Lavi Drill Team used a donation given by Solinst to purchase a water testing incubator. The incubator is being used for water quality testing, which will help ensure clean drinking water is being provided to those in need.

For more information about Lifewater and other ways Solinst is helping, visit: http://www.solinst.com/News/Lifewater-Solinst-2012.html

Solinst Introduces the New Levelogger Junior Edge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada is pleased to introduce the new Levelogger Junior Edge. The Levelogger Junior Edge provides a cost-effective alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels. It uses the same durable Hastelloy pressure sensor as the Levelogger Edge, which has improved performance in harsh environments.

The Levelogger Junior Edge features memory with an increased capacity of 40,000 sets of temperature and water level data points. The battery lasts up to 5 years, and accuracy is 0.1% FS with 20 bit resolution. Using Levelogger Software, you can barometrically compensate multiple Levelogger Junior Edge files using just one Barologger Edge file.

If greater accuracy, sampling options, or ranges are required, the Solinst Levelogger Edge has the functionality to suit your application. For conductivity datalogging, Solinst also offers the LTC Levelogger Junior.

For more on the Levelogger Junior Edge visit:
http://www.solinst.com/Prod/3001/Junior/

Two Nielsen Environmental Conferences to be Held in 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST

The Nielsen Environmental Field School, along with their many sponsors, will be holding two Environmental Field Conferences in 2012. The 2012 North American Environmental Field Conferences & Expositions will feature demonstrations, workshops and presentations based on the theme: Advances & Innovations in Environmental Site Characterization, Sampling, Monitoring & Remediation. A West Coast event will be held in San Diego, CA from February 7 to 10, and an East Coast event will take place in Tampa, FL from March 13 to 16. Solinst Canada will be exhibiting at both events, as well as presenting a talk on "High-Resolution Groundwater Profiling and Monitoring".

For more information, and to register for either conference, visit: http://www.envirofieldconference.com/

Solinst Launches NEW Model 101 P7 Water Level Meter

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST

Solinst is proud to announce the release of the NEW Model 101 P7 Water Level Meter. It features the recently developed Solinst laser marked flat tape, and a submersible probe.

The new flat tape is made of non-stretch PVDF with accurate laser markings every 1/100 ft. or each millimeter, certified traceable to National Standards. The thick dog bone design reduces adherence to the sides of well casing; it also has increased tensile strength, abrasion resistance and electrical efficiency. The tape splice option is maintained for quick repairs in the field.

The new P7 Probe is engineered to allow submersion to 1000 ft. (300 m), making it ideal for depth to water, as well as total well depth measurements. The sensor near the tip of the probe provides consistent depth to water measurements with almost zero displacement.

These features make the Solinst Model 101 P7 our most accurate and durable Water Level Meter ever. For more on the new Model 101 P7, as well as our Standard Model 101 P2 Water Level Meter, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/101/water-level-meter.html

Solinst Symposium a Forum for Learning and Sharing

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EST

The 2011 Solinst Symposium proved to be another great forum for attendees and presenters to share their experiences and discuss ongoing work and research. The event ran from October 27 to 28 at the Solinst Georgetown facility, and centered on "Enhanced Monitoring and Remedial Methods for Contaminated Groundwater". This year's speakers came from Universities across Canada and the United States, and included environmental practitioners from remediation and consulting firms.

A prominent theme throughout the Symposium, which was also highlighted in the past two Solinst Symposiums, was the need for high-resolution subsurface data. With case studies and experimental results, the presenters supported the idea that in order to properly characterize, remediate, and assess a contaminated site, there needs to be multiple lines of evidence and an abundance of data. The talks highlighted tools and techniques that can help gain this data, and studies that helped characterize contaminants and assessed the effectiveness of different remediation strategies.

For more on the 2011 Solinst Symposium, including highlights from the 2009 and 2010 Symposiums, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/

Solinst Symposium Only One Week Away!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:30:00 EST

The Symposium on "Enhanced Monitoring & Remedial Methods for Contaminated Groundwater", being held at Solinst Canada Ltd., is only days away – but there is still time to register!

The Symposium taking place on October 27 and 28 will feature presentations on contaminated groundwater monitoring, remediation methodologies, and remedial performance assessment. In addition, attendees will have a chance to learn more about Solinst products and discuss with our staff, any application or equipment questions.

Reserve your spot for what is going to be an excellent exchange of information and networking opportunity with top level industry professionals and thought leaders.

For more information about the Symposium, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium2011/

Solinst Symposium Talk – Characterizing DNAPL Zones

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST

Gary Wealthall, of GeoSyntec, is set to present at the 2011 Solinst Symposium. The 2011 Symposium will focus on Enhanced Monitoring and Remedial Methods for Contaminated Groundwater. Gary will be delivering a talk at 12 pm on October 27th on "Characterizing DNAPL Source Zones for Remedial Performance Assessment". He will discuss methods for quantifying DNAPL mass depletion during remediation, with a focus on chlorinated solvents.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 27th and 28th, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium2011

Jim Barker to Present at the 2011 Solinst Symposium

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:05:00 EST

Jim Barker, retired and now Adjunct Professor with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo, will be presenting at the 2011 Solinst Symposium on Enhanced Monitoring and Remedial Methods for Contaminated Groundwater. His presentation titled "The Capillary Fringe: Monitoring and Remediation In This Neglected Zone", will take place on October 27th at 10 am. Jim will discuss his research of the behavior of ethanol fuels in the subsurface, and monitoring approaches including core analysis and water sampling.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 27th and 28th, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium2011

Announcing the 2011 Solinst Symposium!

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:10:00 EST

Solinst is proud to invite you to the third Solinst Symposium to be held at the Solinst office in Georgetown, Ontario on October 27th and 28th.

The Solinst Symposium on "Enhanced Monitoring and Remedial Methods for Contaminated Groundwater" will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss and learn about the latest in monitoring and remediation strategies and applications.

The Symposium will feature speakers from University of Kansas, University of Waterloo, GeoSyntec, Amec, and the University of Florida.

Throughout the two days of the Symposium, Solinst technical staff will be available to demonstrate and answer any questions about Solinst equipment.

The 2010 Symposium sold out early - so sign-up now! To view the full agenda, including speaker topics, as well as registration information and past conference highlights, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/

Solinst Introduces the All-New Levelogger Edge

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:55:00 EST

Solinst Introduces the All-New Levelogger Edge

Solinst is proud to announce the release of the all-new Levelogger Edge. The Levelogger Edge is a self-contained water level and temperature datalogger, which uses infrared data transfer powered by a 10-year lithium battery, offering the flexibility of installing by use of a Direct Read Cable, wireline or Kevlar cord.

With absolute precision, the Levelogger Edge records up to 120,000 water level and temperature data points, using a new linear sampling mode compression algorithm.
Other enhanced features include corrosion-resistant Titanium based coating, durable Hastelloy pressure sensor, improved temperature compensation, reduced thermal response times, and accuracy of 0.05% FS with 24 bit resolution.

To accompany the Levelogger Edge, Solinst is also releasing a new high speed Optical Reader, along with Levelogger Software Version 4.0, which offers more sampling and data compensation options.

For more on the Levelogger Edge visit:
http://www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/levelogger-edge/

Solinst Proud to Support Humanitarian Efforts

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:55:00 EST

Over the years, Solinst has provided donations for humanitarian projects where clean water saves lives. Lifewater Canada is one organization that Solinst is proud to support. Through donations, Solinst was able to help their efforts in Haiti after the devastating earthquake of January 2010. Drill teams are utilizing donated water level meters and tag lines, as are pump repair teams and various survey team volunteers across the country. Other funds donated were used to refurbish an old drill rig, which will continue to help provide fresh water wells for earthquake refugees.

For more on the continuing relief efforts, visit:
http://www.lifewater.ca

NEW Solinst 2" Locking Well Caps for Leveloggers

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:25:00 EST

The all new Model 3001 Levelogger Well Cap Assembly from Solinst is designed to fit both 2" and 4" wells using a reducer, and it provides options for installing your Levelogger water level dataloggers with stainless steel wireline, Kevlar rope, or Direct Read Cables.

Applications where a Barologger is to be installed in the same well, the Well Cap supports two Direct Read Cables. With two Direct Read Cables the Cap still provides an access hole for other monitoring instruments. The Well Cap can be securely locked shut, and is vented to equalize atmospheric pressure in the well.

To learn more about these versatile and convenient Well Caps, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/Well-Caps/Locking-Well-Caps.html

Isolate & Sample up to 7 Zones in One Borehole

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:30:00 EST

CMT Multilevel Systems isolate and monitor up to seven discrete zones in one borehole; monitor 7 zones in the 1.7" (43 mm) System; 3 in the narrow 1.1" (28 mm) System. Both options are low cost. The single tube design makes them fast and easy to drill and install in one day. System flexibility allows port locations and monitoring strategy to be finalized right on site. CMT wells are ideal for shallow applications to 150 ft (50 m). Depth discrete groundwater and soil gas data provides more detailed site characterizations, enabling increased confidence in decision-making.

For more information on this widely used Multilevel technology, please visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/403/403.html

Visit Solinst at NovCare 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 10:30:00 EST

From May 9-11, visit Solinst at NovCare 2011 - the conference on Novel Methods for Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring: From Theory to Practice. At booth 5, learn more about Solinst Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring Systems, as well as our full line of groundwater monitoring equipment.

The conference is taking place at the Ocean Edge Resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and features numerous guest speakers, roundtable discussions and sessions focusing on the latest science on subsurface characterization and monitoring.

For more on the conference, visit: http://www.novcare.org/

Use a Levelogger for Artesian Monitoring

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:30:00 EST

Monitoring artesian conditions using Solinst Leveloggers can be quite straightforward. An artesian well can be defined as one in which water is under pressure and flows to the surface naturally. To monitor water level fluctuations in an artesian well the Levelogger Gold can be installed right on the top of a sealed wellhead.

Solinst offers a special nylon compression fitting with a pressure chamber for this purpose. First, a 1/4" NPT hole is tapped into the sealed wellhead. The Levelogger is installed in the compression fitting. Then the compression fitting is simply threaded onto the wellhead using the using a 1/4" NPT connection on the pressure chamber. The Levelogger sensor measures water level fluctuations inside the pressure chamber. Users can communicate with the Levelogger using Leveloader data transfer device or laptop in the field, without removing it from the sealed wellhead.

For more information, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/3001/Levelogger-NPT-Adapter.html

New Waterloo System Installation Manual Online

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:40:00 EST

A completely new online version of the Waterloo Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring System Installation Manual is now available on the Solinst website.

The Waterloo System is comprised of modular units designed to allow discrete monitoring of groundwater from several zones within a single borehole. A variety of portable and dedicated instrumentation allows users to retrieve samples, determine piezometric head, temperatures, and conduct basic hydraulic conductivity tests at each zone.

The Manual describes the aboveground assembly of the Waterloo System, including: preparation, joint connections, port connections, testing monitoring equipment, packer activation, and well manifold completion The Manual also features useful images of actual installations.

To view the Manual, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/401/Multilevel-Groundwater-Monitoring/Waterloo-Multilevel-Groundwater-Monitoring.html

Updated Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Now Online

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:20:00 EST

An updated version of the Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide for use with Software Version 1.1.1 is now online in an easy to navigate format.

STS Telemetry Systems provide an economical and efficient method to access remote data instantly. They provide two-way communication between field located Leveloggers and a Home Station computer.

The STS User Guide focuses on configuration, programming, and installation of STS Systems using CDMA, GSM, and radio communications. It also discusses the various options to power the Systems. It includes instructions for installing and using STS Software to set up data collection schedules, manage data, perform remote diagnostic checks, and firmware updates. Also provided are References, a Glossary, and Appendices where various technical specifications are shown.

To access the User Guide go to: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/9100/Telemetry-User-Guide/Telemetry-User-Guide.html

Solinst Celebrates World Water Day

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:15:00 EST

World Water Day is a day of international observance and action to bring awareness of the over 1 billion people worldwide that lack access to clean, safe drinking water. Established after the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environmental Development (UNCED), World Water Day is marked by numerous events worldwide. Details of initiatives and events across the globe can be found at the official website: http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/

On March 22nd, Solinst will be taking part in the World Water Day Graduate Research Fair & Water Celebration at the University of Waterloo. To learn more about this event being co-hosted by the Water Institute, SWIGS, Wilfrid Laurier's Institute for Water Science, and WLU's Cold Regions Research Centre, visit: http://water.uwaterloo.ca/world_water_day2011.htm

New Distributor Appointed

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:45:00 EST

Solinst Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of RS Hydro as our Exclusive Distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

RS Hydro's experience and technical expertise in the environmental market makes them the ideal company to distribute and support Solinst instrumentation. The appointment of RS Hydro ensures that Solinst clients will continue to receive superior customer service on our complete product line. We welcome RS Hydro to our global network of distributors.
RS Hydro can be found at http://www.rshydro.co.uk

Solinst Now Offers BioBailers

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST

Solinst is proud to offer a more environmentally friendly option for groundwater sampling. The Model 428 BioBailer™ is made of clear PVC that biodegrades when discarded in a landfill. The high quality material still allows the BioBailer to meet the same standards as other PVC bailers, including VOC sampling.

The BioBailer features a high quality design that is easy to use. It has a sturdy handle and a convenient opening for a bailer cord (or a Solinst Model 103 Tag Line). The BioBailer is transparent, allowing you to view the sample water. Standard bailers have a 1.5" x 3 ft. (38 mm x 91.5 cm) body and hold over 1 liter of sample. Each bailer comes with a sample release device.

Solinst to Present at Nielsen Field Conference

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST

The Nielsen Environmental Field School will be hosting its annual North American Environmental Field Conference & Exposition from January 10th to 12th. The conference will be held at The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in San Diego, California and will feature indoor and outdoor workshops, equipment demonstrations and poster presentations. Solinst will be displaying instruments at booth 501. Solinst will also be presenting an outdoor equipment demonstration titled "Assembly, Installation and Examination of a Discrete Zone Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring System", which will discuss the Solinst CMT Multilevel System, on Wednesday January 12th at 10:00 am.

Holiday Schedule

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST

Solinst will be operating throughout the holidays with reduced staff levels to maintain consistent service for our clients. Our hours of operation during the holiday season are as follows:

Christmas Eve Day
December 24 - 8:30am to 12noon

December 27 - Closed

December 28 - Closed

December 29 - 8:30am to 5pm

December 30 - 8:30am to 5pm

New Years Eve Day
December 31 - Closed

On Monday January 3, 2011, Solinst will resume operation with staff levels back to full capacity.

ON THE LEVEL - Water Monitoring News and Updates

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:20:00 EST

Just Released - Special Symposium Edition! The Solinst Fall 2010 newsletter features highlights from the 2010 Solinst Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century. Included are articles about each speaker presentation, which included discussions on site characterization, high resolution monitoring, data collection, the Ontario Clean Water Act, and much more >>

High Quality Groundwater Sampling Explained

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

The Solinst Technical Bulletin on High Quality Groundwater Sampling explains how to obtain representative groundwater samples using Solinst Bladder Pumps, 464 Electronic Pump Control Units and our 12 Volt Compressor. Solinst Bladder Pumps are designed for sampling in a variety of applications and are ideal for obtaining VOC samples. This bulletin describes where it is best to use stainless steel Bladder Pumps or PVC Bladder Pumps, and tips for setting the Control Unit to achieve your desired sampling rate. The 464 Control Unit works with Bladder Pumps, automatically or manually with a 12 Volt Compressor, to provide low or high flow sampling to depths of 500 ft (150 m).

Symposium Sold Out!

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

There was an overwhelming, common theme throughout the Symposium this year: Obtain high quality water level and underground chemistry data, store it in a database, and make it available to all those who need it.

The work being done at the Region of Waterloo, the Oak Ridges Moraine and through the Ontario Ministry of Environment, all came back to the importance of organizing and sharing sub-surface data. The need for high resolution data was further emphasized during Beth Parker's talk, highlighting the value of continued research, furthering technology and our understanding of what is happening beneath the earth's surface.

During the final presentation of the Symposium, attendees (consultants, regulators, and researchers) were thoroughly intrigued when Guy Patrick described the new Guidance Document for British Columbia. The response was immensely positive and it is clear that BC is setting the bar to increase the level of competency and accountability for groundwater monitoring and remediation applications. This is a real step forward for the entire industry and really drove the point home that high quality data not only needs to be captured and shared, but also analyzed and utilized to ensure public safety. Guy's talk brought the event full-circle. It emphasized the message that Dick Jackson began the Symposium with – the need for more complete and accurate site investigations to ensure the best and proper outcome at a contaminated site.

For more highlights from the Symposium, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium2010/

Groundwater Management Talk at Solinst Symposium

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EST

At the Solinst Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century, Hydrogeologists Christopher Munro and Heather Brodie-Brown with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, will be delivering a presentation on "Groundwater Resource Management in Ontario; past, present, and future". Their talk will take place on October 29th at 10:30 am, when they will give their own views on the history, current status, and future of groundwater resource management in Ontario.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. from October 28th to 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

Shallow Well Installation and Monitoring Solutions

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST

Solinst Drive-Point Piezometers are excellent permanent or temporary wells used to monitor shallow groundwater, soil and gas up to 25 ft below surface. These well points are ideal for initial site investigations, for long or short-term applications, and can also be used for profiling. Installation using a Manual Slide Hammer, with tubing bypass and the correct drive-point for your application, can save you both time and money.

The piezometer tip and screen are stainless steel, and a barbed fitting allows a sample tube to be attached to obtain high quality samples. Where an airtight connection is most desirable, a compression fitting option is available. The 615 N, designed without a tubing barb, is to be used for water level measurements. To ensure that the screen does not clog or smear, shielded versions are available for sites with high silt or clay content.

All components combined create a complete shallow groundwater monitoring well solution that is highly portable and affordable.

New Guidance for Groundwater Site Characterization

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EST

Guy Patrick, Principal with Golder Associates Ltd., will be presenting at the 2010 Solinst Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century. His presentation titled "British Columbia's New Guidance for Groundwater Site Characterization – Better Investigations for Better Decision Making", will take place on October 29th at 12 pm.

Guy will discuss how this new guidance recognizes the need for carefully planned site investigations in order to obtain the detailed data required to accurately assess a contaminated site.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. from October 28th to 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

CMT Simplifies Vapor Intrusion Monitoring

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST

Vapor intrusion is the movement of volatile chemicals from the subsurface into the indoor air of overlying buildings. Chemicals such as BTEX and TCE produce vapors that can pose short-term safety concerns such as explosions; chemicals such as benzene and vinyl chloride are toxic when inhaled. Therefore, monitoring for vapors such as these is very necessary.

The Solinst CMT Multilevel System is ideal for vapor intrusion monitoring for up to 7 discrete sampling zones in one borehole. A special wellhead is used to sample contaminant vapor concentrations. It allows attachment of a three-way valve to direct vapor to a pressure gauge connected at one end and a sample vessel at the other.

Beth Parker to present at 2010 Solinst Symposium

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST

Beth Parker, Scientific Director of the new Institute for Groundwater Research Innovation Partnerships at the University of Guelph, will be presenting at the 2010 Solinst Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century. Her presentation titled "High Resolution Multi-level monitoring for Bedrock Aquifers", will take place on October 29th at 9 am. Her presentation will describe a comprehensive approach for determining the nature, extent, transport and fate of contaminants at industrial sites on fractured rock.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. from October 28th to 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

Which Levelogger Do You Need?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST

The Solinst Levelogger Series of dataloggers provides you with options for various types of projects. Which Levelogger will suit your application?

The Levelogger Gold measures water level and temperature and offers higher accuracy, robust memory, long battery life, and corrosion resistance, while the Levelogger Junior provides a simplified version for water level and temperature measurement. The LTC Levelogger Junior adds conductivity measurements to your project, and the Rainlogger adds rainfall datalogging. Leveloggers can communicate using your office PC, or in the field with a Leveloader Gold, or an STS or RRL Gold Telemetry System for remote monitoring.

To help determine what instrument and setup you need, the Levelogger Main Page contains useful information such as deployment options, an FAQ section, data sheets, technical bulletins and User Guides.

Groundwater Lessons Learned at Region of Waterloo

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST

At the Solinst Symposium, on October 28th at 12 pm, Tammy Middleton will be delivering a presentation on "Municipal Groundwater Monitoring in the Region of Waterloo in the context of the new Ontario Clean Water Act". Tammy is with the Region and will discuss how their groundwater programs have changed, and continue to change, in response to environmental events, technology, and legislation; with a focus on the development of Source Protection Plans under the Clean Water Act. Their advancements can provide good examples for other groundwater monitoring programs.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. from October 28th to 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

Sample Integrity with Integra Bladder Pumps

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST

Solinst Integra™ Bladder Pumps are designed to provide representative groundwater samples in a variety of applications. The bladder ensures no drive gas comes into contact with sample water, making them ideal, and approved by regulators worldwide for VOC sampling. Available in 316 stainless steel or PVC, 1.66" (42 mm) and 1" (25 mm) diameter pumps are excellent for regular flow or low flow sampling, with rates from 2 L/min to 100 ml/min or less. With the recent release of the Model 464 Pump Control Unit, there is one more reason why you should use Integra Bladder Pumps! The Control Unit works with Bladder Pumps, automatically or manually, to provide high quality groundwater samples.
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Oak Ridges Moraine Presentation at Solinst Symposium

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:50:00 EST

Steve Holysh and Richard Gerber, of The Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Management Program, will be presenting at the 2010 Solinst Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century. Their presentation, titled "Regional Scale Groundwater Understanding: the collection, management and analysis of data for conceptual and numerical model development, application and testing", will take place on October 28th at 10:30 am.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. from October 28th to 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

Richard Jackson Presents at the Solinst Symposium

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST

Richard Jackson, Principal with Intera Engineering, will be delivering a presentation on "The Critical Importance of Site Characterization in Remediation Design" at the upcoming Solinst Symposium on Thursday October 28, 2010 at 9 am. Richard will discuss the need for specifying the properties of the soil and/or rock and the spatial distribution of contaminants at a site, so design engineers can create a remediation programme that will best meet cleanup requirements.

For more information about the Symposium to be held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 28th and 29th, visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium2010

Solinst is Hiring for Instrumentation Support

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EST

Solinst Canada Ltd. is looking for an experienced person for a technical position, which will involve instrumentation support of Solinst groundwater and surface water monitoring devices for our clients worldwide. Your role will involve the explanation and trouble-shooting of our Levelogger and Telemetry lines of equipment. You will also conduct presentations and assist in the creation of technical articles, instructional materials and product support documentation. As a member of the Solinst Technical Team, you will also be involved in the training of inside sales staff, International Agents and North American Distributors, as well as providing input to future product development.

To apply, visit www.solinst.com/Careers/ for more information.

Announcing the 2010 Solinst Symposium!

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:20:00 EST

Solinst is proud to invite you to the 2nd Symposium, to be held at our office, located in Georgetown, Ontario Canada on October 28 to 29, 2010.

The Symposium will focus on Groundwater Monitoring for the 21st Century, and will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies.

The Symposium will feature speakers from Intera Engineering, Oak Ridges Moraine, Region of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Golder Associates, and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

Throughout the two days of the Symposium, live hands-on demonstrations and discussions will be taking place and Solinst technical staff will be available to answer any questions about Solinst equipment and hydrogeological applications.

To view the full agenda, including speaker topics, as well as hotel and registration information and past conference highlights, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium2010/

Solinst is Hiring! Instrumentation Sales & Support

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:20:00 EST

We are expanding our inside sales team here at Solinst Canada Ltd. If you are interested in joining our team - we are interested in hearing from you. Your role will involve extensive telephone and email communication with clients, to help explain and trouble-shoot our Levelogger and Telemetry products.

You will also conduct presentations and assist in the creation of technical articles, instructional materials and product support documentation. Also, as a key member of the Solinst Technical Sales team, you will be a part of training inside sales staff, International Agents and North American Distributors, as well as providing input to future product development.

Local Groundwater Monitoring Network Solution

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST

The NEW RRL Gold Remote Radio Link System offers a very simple and inexpensive method of local telemetry. The wireless system is designed to collect water level data, logged by the Levelogger Series of dataloggers, and send it via short-distance radio to your computer – no need to travel to each site. The RRL Gold is excellent for small, closed loop monitoring networks such as at landfills, golf courses, or mine sites.

Up to four Leveloggers can be connected to one RRL Gold Station. RRL Stations are compact, waterproof, all-in-one units powered by 6 replaceable lithium batteries. They use simple software, and can be programmed as a Home Station, Remote Station, or a Relay Station to expand the coverage area of your network.

New Solinst Telemetry Data Sheet Available

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST

An updated Solinst Telemetry System data sheet is now available at:
http://www.solinst.com/Prod/9100/9100d2.html

The new data sheet includes more information about the recently launched RRL Gold Remote Radio Link, as well as landline and satellite options for the STS Gold Telemetry System.

Solinst Telemetry Systems are built for the Levelogger Series of dataloggers. They provide a convenient and cost effective method of retrieving water level, temperature, rainfall and conductivity data from Leveloggers in the field, and sending it directly to your desktop without the need to travel to each remote location. STS Gold Telemetry Systems are ideal for larger networks and can be set up with alarm notifications. RRL Gold Systems are ideal for setting up local, closed loop monitoring networks.

Training Brings Agents from Across the Globe

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EST

On May 20th and 21st, we held our annual training session for Solinst International Agents. The response was impressive; 17 Agents were able to attend, representing 12 different countries! Attendees travelled from the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia, China, Czech Republic, Korea, Costa Rica, Mexico, Iran, Egypt, and Quebec, Canada. We all enjoyed the two days of informative presentations, demonstrations, and the sharing of new ideas and experiences. Thanks to all for attending!

ON THE LEVEL - Water Monitoring News and Updates

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST

The Spring 2010 edition of the Solinst Newsletter highlights the launch of two new products, the Model 464 Pump Control Unit and RRL Gold Radio Telemetry. This issue is also full of interesting case studies, featuring the Levelogger, CMT System, and Bladder Pumps. Also find helpful hints for barometrically compensating your Levelogger data.

Model 103 Tag Lines - Now with Laser Marked Cable!

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST

The Solinst Model 103 Tag Line now has laser markings every 10 centimeters or every 1/2 foot of the cable. This makes it more accurate and allows it to run more smoothly over the sides of a well. Designed to measure depths during well construction, the Tag Line uses a weight clipped to a strong, durable cable, mounted on a sturdy freestanding reel. As the weight is easily clipped off, the Tag Line can be used to deploy a number of different instruments, and because the cable is marked, you can ensure you are getting your instruments to the proper depth. This is excellent for Bailer deployment, installing Packers, safety support for Bladder Pumps or Double Valve Pumps, and can even be used to deploy your Levelogger for short-term applications.

NEW! Model 464 Simple to Operate Pump Controller

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:45:00 EST

The New Model 464 Electronic Control Unit is designed to work easily with pneumatic pumps, including Solinst Model 407 Integra™ Bladder Pumps and Model 408 Double Valve Pumps, to provide high quality groundwater samples.

It outputs 125 psi and uses 4 AA alkaline batteries that last up to 100 hours of normal use. It is fully automatic with preset sample modes and can save up to 99 user-created flow rates. The Controller can also be operated manually, with only a compressed gas source, if your batteries run out in the field.

The Controller allows faster purge rates and precise low flow control to ensure a representative sample at 100 ml/min or less when sampling for VOCs. Also available, for higher pumping pressures and deeper applications, the Model 466 Electronic Control Unit gives up to 250 psi output.

These convenient boxes are rugged, dependable and suitable for all environments. Quick-connect fittings allow instant attachment to dedicated well caps, portable pump reel units and to an air compressor or compressed gas source.

Updated Waterloo Emitter Data Sheet Online

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

An updated Model 703 Waterloo Emitter data sheet is now available to view and download from www.solinst.com. It features a recent case study, as well as updated images that are dynamic on the website.

The Waterloo Emitter is a simple, low cost device designed for the bioremediation of contaminated groundwater. It enables oxygen to diffuse through silicone or LDPE tubing. The controlled release of oxygen encourages and sustains the growth of microorganisms required for bioremediation.

Frequently Asked Questions Answered on Solinst.com

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:30:00 EST

Solinst has added a new Frequently Asked Questions section for the Levelogger Series on Solinst.com. Quickly access common questions about installation, applications, monitoring options and general information about Leveloggers. If you can't find the answer to your question using the FAQs, Solinst technical staff are available to answer any questions you may have about our products and your application. Fill out an Information Request Form online or call us!

You can also sign-up to receive Solinst Email Updates, and get the benefits of regular product updates, helpful user tips and informative technical bulletins.

Visit Solinst at the NGWA Expo - Booth #1401

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) is holding its annual meeting and conference from December 10-13th at the Ernest N. Morial Conference Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The NGWA Expo features a large exhibit hall where Solinst will be displaying equipment at booth #1401. Come view our full line of groundwater monitoring instrumentation, including the new 102 Laser Marked Coaxial Cable Water Level Meter and new LTC Levelogger Junior and get a sneak peek of a few up-and-coming products.

Leveloggers Still Work in Freezing Conditions

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST

The operating temperature in water for the Levelogger is between -20° to 80°C (-4° to 180°F), so to avoid transducer damage, the easiest method is to lower the transducer below the frost line or ice formation depth. In shallow streams, wetlands or ponds where freezing may penetrate to the bottom, install the Levelogger in a vented stilling well imbedded into the bottom of the water body beyond the frost line.

If not possible, place the Levelogger inside two thin, elongated silicon, rubber or latex balloons filled with a non-toxic, non-corrosive anti-freeze or saltwater solution. Place the balloons and logger in a section of perforated 1.25" (30 mm) ID pipe in the monitored water. The antifreeze solution will protect the Levelogger from ice expansion at the pressure transducer, yet transmit any pressure and temperature fluctuations that occur. Always use caution, as the Levelogger can only withstand up to 150% of its stated depth fluctuation range.

Click here to view a case study where this method was successfully used.

Keep Your Bladder Pump in the Field This Winter

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Install Solinst Integra™ Bladder Pumps in your groundwater monitoring wells this winter. Solinst provides a special "Freeze Protection Assembly" for anyone wishing to dedicate Integra™ Bladder Pumps in conditions where there is a risk of the sample line freezing. The assembly is simple to install in the field and may be retrofitted with ease to existing Pumps. The assembly can be used with 1.66" and 1" Pumps, PVC or stainless steel versions. The assembly simply consists of a specialized dedicated wellhead and "Y" connector. The Assembly ensures the sample line is easily flushed after each use and remains dry until your next sampling event.

Registration for NGWA Groundwater Expo Ends Friday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

The 2009 National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Ground Water Expo is being held in New Orleans, December 10-13th, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The annual event is attended by groundwater professionals from all sectors of the industry, and includes an exhibit hall (December 11- 12th) displaying all of the latest related technology.

Solinst Canada Ltd. will be exhibiting at booth 1401, so come visit us and view our full line of groundwater monitoring equipment, including the new laser marked 102 Water Level Meter.

The mail-in deadline to register for the conference is this Friday, November 13th. You can visit the NGWA website to register, or download the form from our website at: www.solinst.com/Tradeshows/

For more on the conference, visit: www.ngwa.org/2009expo/

Solinst Symposium a Great Success!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST

Last week's Symposium on "Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring" was a great success! The event was attended by environmental professionals from across North America. Solinst was pleased to welcome participants from Stantec, AMEC, Credit Valley Conservation, WorleyParsons Canada Ltd., Geosyntec Consultants, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and many more practitioners from local agencies, consulting firms and organizations.

Over the two days, attendees enjoyed very informative presentations, networking opportunities, sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues, as well as discussions and product demonstrations with Solinst staff members. Participants gained a lot of knowledge on the importance of protecting our water resources at a watershed (and ecosystem) scale and the enormous need for high resolution data to achieve this. The presentations introduced new methodologies and technologies that show promise in realizing these goals.

Solinst Symposium Only Days Away!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

The Symposium on "Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring" being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. is only days away - but there is still time to reserve your spot!

This unique symposium, being held in Georgetown, Ontario Canada on October 22 and 23, will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies. The Symposium will feature speakers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, AMEC Geomatrix, University of Kansas, and more.

For more on the symposium, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/

MOE Presents: Provincial Water Monitoring Networks

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST

Deborah Conrod, Supervisor for the Provincial Stream Water and Groundwater Monitoring Networks at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, along with her colleagues Pradeep Goel and Dajana Grgic, will be presenting at the Symposium being held by Solinst on October 23 at 10:30 am. Their presentation, titled "Designing Provincial-Scale Water Monitoring Networks to Meet Future Needs", will focus on current monitoring projects being undertaken, and how these monitoring networks support numerous activities leading to informed resource management decisions.

For more information about the Symposium being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium

MOE Presents: Provincial Water Monitoring Networks

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST

For more information about the Symposium being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium

Come See Us at WEFTEC '09 - Booth #3508

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST

WEFTEC 2009, the 82nd Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from October 10th to 14th. Among over 900 exhibitors you will find Solinst at booth #3508. Be sure to visit us at the largest water quality event in North America and view our full range of instruments and technology, including our new LTC Levelogger Junior, which measures water level, temperature and conductivity - all in one instrument! For more on the conference, visit: http://www.weftec.org/

Come See a Presentation by Jim Butler at Solinst

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST

Jim Butler, Senior Scientist and Chief of the Geohydrology Section of the Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, will be delivering a presentation on "New Approaches for Exploiting Water-Level Responses to Fluctuations in Barometric Pressure" at the upcoming Solinst Symposium on October 23rd at 12:00pm. Jim will discuss longer-term responses in wells to changes in barometric pressure, using methods of passive water level and barometric pressure monitoring.

For more information about the Symposium being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium

Murray Einarson Presents: High Resolution Monitoring

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST

Murray Einarson, Principal Hydrogeologist with AMEC Geomatrix, will be delivering a presentation on "High Resolution Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring" at the upcoming Solinst Symposium on October 22nd at 10:30am. Murray will discuss new technologies that allow site investigators to perform rapid, high-resolution site assessments. He will explain how these technologies provide more conclusive data on the nature, extent, and migration of contaminants in the subsurface, versus traditional site assessment practices.

For more information about the Solinst Symposium, being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium

Solinst Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST

Solinst is proud to introduce its newest version of Solinst.com. Our web team has been hard at work developing the new web site, which offers much faster download times, easier user navigation, more accurate internal search capabilities and a brand new user interface.

At its core, the main user navigation remains intact, so there is no need to re-learn where things are on Solinst.com - they are where you expect them to be. To access information on our full product line, you still click on the Products tab on the main navigation bar, which will take you to http://www.solinst.com/products/

Included on every page of the site is a link to our RSS Feed, which can be subscribed to on our News page, (http://www.solinst.com/news.html) and is updated on a regular basis.

The Home Page (http://www.solinst.com) interface is completely different, with the introduction of a new navigation bar that takes the user directly to our product lines pages (ie. Dataloggers and Telemetry http://www.solinst.com/Prod/Lines/Data_Loggers.html).

Take a look around, let us know what you think and watch for more updates.

September 18th is World Water Monitoring Day!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST

September 18th is World Water Monitoring Day!

World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is an international program run in coordination by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and International Water Association (IWA), with the aim of promoting public involvement in protecting the world's water resources.

Schools, clubs, organizations, etc. are encouraged to use Test Kits available through WWMD to sample and test their local water bodies for basic water quality parameters, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. Results, stories and reports are shared on the organizations website at: www.worldwatermonitoringday.org

The official day of celebration is September 18th. A large event involving various supporting organizations and local schools in Washington, D.C. is being headed by WEF and IWA, but participants all over the world are asked to hold their own water monitoring day - any day up until December 31, 2009. Data from these monitoring events has been accepted since March 22, 2009 (World Water Day).

To learn more, visit the website at: www.worldwatermonitoringday.org

You are invited to Solinst - October 22nd and 23rd!

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EST

Solinst is proud to invite you to a unique Symposium, to be held at our office, located in Georgetown, Ontario Canada on October 22 to 23, 2009.

The Symposium will focus on Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring and will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies.
The Symposium will feature speakers from the University of Waterloo, Boart Longyear, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and more.

To view the full agenda, including speaker topics and bios, and hotel and registration information, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/

Vapor Monitoring with Solinst Equipment

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST

Solinst is best known for our high quality groundwater monitoring instrumentation, but we do also offer instruments that can be used for vapor and soil gas monitoring.

The CMT Multilevel System allows vapor sampling from up to 7 discrete zones in one borehole. The tubing can be fitted with a special wellhead used to sample contaminant vapor concentrations in the unsaturated or vadose zone above the water table.

The Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometer is designed as an affordable method to measure shallow groundwater and soil vapor conditions. A tubing barb allows the attachment of polyethylene or Teflon tubing for high quality sampling, using a Peristaltic Pump (or other).

The Solinst Model 410 Peristaltic Pump uses rotating rollers to depress silicon tubing, creating a vacuum, which displaces any fluid or gas in the chosen direction. It is ideal for vapor sampling, effective up to the suction lift limit (can be up to 33 ft or 10 m).

Solinst Leveloggers Simplify Your Pumping Tests

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EST

Solinst automated water level dataloggers have the tools to make your pumping tests easy. Levelogger PC Software enables your Levelogger Gold dataloggers to be programmed with a sampling schedule that best matches your pumping rates and test duration; so you can customize your sampling schedule to record water level readings before, during and after the pumping test (baseline, pumping and recovery), each interval with a unique rate.

The PC Software also allows you to view real-time readings. If you deploy your Levelogger on a Direct Read Cable, readings can be viewed and saved on a field laptop as you are conducting the tests. A Leveloader Gold data transfer device also allows you to view real-time readings during your pumping test. Levelogger recordings are easy to compensate for barometric effects if you use an on-site Barologger to record barometric pressure during your tests. The compensation wizard in the Levelogger PC Software computes true net water level data, with just a few clicks of your mouse!

Visit Solinst at StormCon 2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST

From August 16-20, visit Solinst at booth number 827 at StormCon #150; “The World's Largest Stormwater Pollution Prevention Conference”. Being held at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California, the conference will feature presentations, sessions and workshops on the most current issues in stormwater monitoring and management.

Featured at the Solinst booth will be the new LTC Levelogger Junior. The LTC Levelogger Junior continuously records conductivity, temperature, and water levels over time, making it ideal for surface water quality monitoring. Come learn more about all of our products, and how they can be used in your next stormwater monitoring project. For more on the conference, visit: www.stormcon.com

New Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.4.0 Released

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST

New Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.4.0 Released

Solinst has updated the Levelogger Gold PC Software to Version 3.4.0, for use with the Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, LTC Levelogger Junior, Barologger and Rainlogger. Along with a few minor improvements, the Software now includes a Utilities menu from which users can quickly and easily access the Firmware Upgrade Utility and Diagnostics Tool.

Firmware Version 2.006 has also been released for the Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior, as well as Firmware Version 2.001 for the LTC Levelogger Junior. The new LTC Levelogger Junior Firmware provides improved performance when calibrating the unit, as well as retaining the user calibration history.

The new Software and Firmware has been posted on the Solinst website and is ready for download along with the User Guide and Quick Start Guide. Register your Solinst Software and receive these updates automatically. Download the Software and Firmware at:

http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/

Start Planning Your Telemetry System

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST

Do you require frequent, continuous monitoring of water levels in a remote location? Are you thinking about setting up a remote, wireless monitoring network with your Solinst Leveloggers? The STS Gold Telemetry System Preparation Guide can help get you started. The guide helps you determine the type of communication technology you require, and provides an overview of all the steps taken to get your system out in the field and collecting data. View the guide at:
http://www.solinst.com/Prod/9100/9100Instructions.html

No-Purge Sampling with the Solinst Model 425

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:50:00 EST

The Discrete Interval Sampler from Solinst is a no-purge instrument that allows groundwater sampling from a specific depth, with minimal disturbance, and without mixing of water from different levels or points of inflow in a well. The stainless steel sampler is pressurized before being lowered to prevent water from entering until the desired zone is reached.

No-purge, also known as zero-purge or passive sampling methods, have gained acceptance by many regulatory agencies for obtaining representative groundwater samples. These sampling methods are based on the principle that groundwater which flows through a screen and into a well, maintains equilibrium with the adjacent water bearing unit. Sampling at the screened interval should result in representative samples, without the need for purging.

When compared to conventional groundwater sampling methods, no-purge samplers typically require less costs and time to retrieve a sample. Minimal labor is required as there is no purge water to manage or dispose of. Normally, no-purge samplers do not require power, a compressor or control unit, and there is little or no well water agitation when the samplers are deployed and operated.

Find the Software and Firmware for Your Levelogger

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

To meet the ever-changing needs of clients and ensure high standards, Solinst is always improving existing products. This includes new Levelogger releases and Levelogger software and firmware updates from time-to-time. The most current and compatible software and firmware versions are available free to download from the Solinst website at:
www.solinst.com/Downloads/

Under the User Guides section of the downloads page, you will also find the Levelogger Compatibility Matrix. This useful tool allows you to quickly and easily determine the software and firmware version to use with your specific Levelogger to get the best performance out of your instrument and to ensure it is compatible with your Leveloader Gold data transfer device.

Solinst Exhibits at Largest NHWC Meeting Ever

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EST

The 8th National Hydrologic Warning Council (NHWC) conference and exhibition was a great success, with the largest attendance, agenda, and exhibitor numbers to date. Held from May 18-21 in beautiful Vail, Colorado, the conference is dedicated to providing information on real-time hydrologic warning systems to those who deal with storm readiness, emergency response and recovery.

Featured at the Solinst booth were the Levelogger series of dataloggers, which were a perfect fit for the conference. The product line now includes the new LTC Levelogger Junior that provides water conductivity, temperature, and level datalogging. When combined with a Solinst STS Gold Telemetry System, real-time water level data can be sent directly to those who need it - when they need it.

Solinst Emitter gets Positive Response at Battelle

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EST

Battelle held their Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium from May 5-8 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Symposium featured 420 platform and poster sessions, as well as an exhibit hall with 56 companies displaying bioremediation related services and instruments. It was another successful show for Solinst. There was a large amount of interest in the Waterloo Emitter™, with comments that it is a great, low cost bioremediation option.

The Waterloo Emitter is a simple device designed to enhance the in situ bioremediation of contaminated groundwater, through direct, controlled, diffusion of oxygen or other amendments into an aquifer. The patented technology consists of a PVC frame wrapped with tubing that can be pressurized to obtain the desired flow of gas, depending on site-specific needs. They are conveniently sized for 2, 4 and 6" (50, 100 and 150 mm) wells.

International Agents Training at Solinst

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST

Another successful training session was held on May 11 and 12, where 9 of our international Agents came to learn about Solinst Products. The Agents who participated are from Costa Rica, Spain, France, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Korea. The presentations and hands-on sessions were very informative. Thank you to everyone who could attend, it was very beneficial to all.

Solinst Demonstrates Equipment at GOwen Course

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

On the afternoon of May 6, GOwen Environmental Ltd., along with AEHS and IAH, hosted an outdoor field demonstration session as part of an annual 5-day course on Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management. Always a well organized and informative event for over 100 attendees, Solinst Canada Ltd. was very pleased to be included as a demonstrator for another year.

Course attendees included representatives from local municipal, provincial and federal agencies, as well as private consultants and practitioners from across Canada and the United States. There was quite an interest in all Solinst products, from Water Level Meters to Pumps and Multilevel Systems. The highly educated group had excellent questions for our representative, which helped make this year's another great event.

New Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.3.0 Released

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:30:00 EST

With the release of the new LTC Levelogger Junior, Solinst has updated the Levelogger Gold PC Software to Version 3.3.0, for use with the Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, LTC Levelogger Junior, Barologger and Rainlogger. The Software now includes a Calibration Wizard, support for regional settings for your geographical area, and more information in your .lev files. Leveloader Gold Firmware Version 1.200 has also been released for all Leveloader Gold units to work with the LTC Levelogger Junior. It also includes an update to allow units of measurement to be changed in the field.

NEW Solinst Model 102 Now Laser Marked!

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EST

Solinst Model 102 Coaxial Cable Water Level Meters now have permanent, accurate laser etched markings every 1/100 ft or each millimeter! They feature narrow diameter probes for use in wells as small as 3/8" (10 mm). Segmented weights make probes easier to handle, and are excellent for snaking past in-well pumps. The flexible cable has heavy-duty polyethylene jacket and stainless steel coaxial conductors for strength. Also laser marked is the new 102M Mini Coaxial Cable Water Level Meter, available on a small lightweight reel.
more >>

NEW! LTC Levelogger Junior - Level, Temperature and Conductivity

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST

The New LTC Levelogger Junior from Solinst provides the low cost convenience of datalogging conductivity, temperature and water level – all in one instrument! The LTC Levelogger Junior has a full range from 0 – 80,000 µS/cm, has a memory for 16,000 sets of readings and a 5-year battery. It is compatible with Levelogger Gold Software, accessories and STS Gold Telemetry Systems. The LTC Levelogger Junior is ideal for salinity studies, stormwater runoff monitoring and a general indication of contamination levels.

ON THE LEVEL - Water Monitoring News and Updates

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST

Just released! The Solinst Spring 2009 newsletter features the launch of two new products: the Laser Marked Coaxial Cable Water Level Meter and the LTC Levelogger Junior. Also included are two case studies, the first highlighting the effectiveness of the Waterloo Emitter remediation device, and the second describes the use of the Levelogger Gold at the Greenland Ice Sheet. Other features include product applications and tips.
more >>

Visit Booth 6 at RemTEC 2009

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST

From March 3-5, visit the Solinst booth at the Remediation Technology Summit being presented by Pollution Engineering and Georgia Tech. Come learn more about our Waterloo Emitter groundwater remediation device, and all of our groundwater monitoring products. The summit is taking place at the Marriott Atlanta Marquis, Georgia and features numerous session presentations focusing on recent developments in environmental science and remediation.
For more on the conference visit:
http://www.bnpevents.com/PE/RTS/

GRA Groundwater Conference February 25 & 26

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

On February 25th and 26th, visit the Solinst booth at the Groundwater Monitoring Conference, being held by the Groundwater Resources Association of California. Come learn more about Solinst Leveloggers and all of our groundwater monitoring products. The conference is taking place at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California, and features numerous session presentations focusing on recent developments in all phases of groundwater monitoring. For more on the conference visit:
http://grac.org/monitoring.asp.

STS Interactive User Guide Now Online!

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:30:00 EST

The Solinst Model 9100 STS Gold Telemetry System User Guide is now live both in PDF and HTML. (Both are fully searchable). The easy-to-navigate guide allows you to quickly find exactly what you are looking for, from setting up your STS System hardware and software, to programming your System and installing it in the field. The HTML guide is a completely interactive version that allows you to easily search and find what you are looking for - using the "Search" bar on Solinst.com.

NEW Searchable Levelogger User Guide

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:30:00 EST

Now available, is an interactive online version of the 3001 Levelogger® User Guide for Software Version 3.2.3. The user-friendly format makes it easier and faster to find the section you need. The guide is completely searchable, so you can enter what you are looking for in the "Search" bar on Solinst.com or your favorite search engine, and you will be directed right to the applicable sections. Also available is the new online version of the SDI-12 User Guide.

Looking Forward to Another Prosperous Year of Trade Shows

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

The 2008 Tradeshow Calendar was a busy and prosperous one. Highlights of the year included The Nielson Environmental Field Conference in Tampa Florida, Battelle in Monterey California and WEFTEC in Chicago Illinois. The year ended with a trip to Las Vegas for the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) annual meeting and Ground Water Expo. Over 5000 groundwater professionals took part in the event. Amongst 300 exhibitors, the Solinst booth allowed attendees to see and handle Solinst equipment and speak with technical staff members. We are already looking forward to next year's event in New Orleans! Until then, come visit us in California at the GRA Groundwater Monitoring Conference, or REMTec, in Atlanta. You can view the dates for our upcoming events at: www.solinst.com/Tradeshows

Holiday Schedule

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Solinst will be operating throughout the holidays with reduced staff levels to maintain consistent service for our clients. Our hours of operation during the holiday season are as follows:

Christmas Day
December 25, 2008 - Closed

Boxing Day
December 26, 2008 - Closed

December 29, 2008 - 8:30am to 5pm

December 30, 2008 - 8:30am to 5pm

New Years Eve
December 31, 2008 - 8:30am to 5pm

New Years Day
January 1, 2009 - Closed

January 2, 2009 - 8:30am to 5pm

On Monday January 5, 2009, Solinst will resume operation with staff levels back to full capacity

Updated Model 408 Double Valve Pump Datasheet Ready!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST

An updated version of the Model 408 Double Valve Pump datasheet is now available. Solinst Double Valve Pumps are gas driven, providing high quality, consistent groundwater samples. In standard sizes of 5/8" (16 mm) and 1.66" (42 mm) diameters, stainless steel or PVC pumps are suitable for applications of almost any depth and diameter. Portable or dedicated versions are available. The datasheet discusses features and applications of the pump, as well as an overview of operation and set-up.

Newly Certified CMT Installers Put Training to Good Use

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:50:00 EST

Last week, CMT training was conducted for eight employees of a drilling company in Tennessee. The training at M & W Drilling in Oak Ridge, TN, consisted of an overview of the different multilevel systems offered by Solinst and then a hands-on demonstration session where the trainees learned how to properly construct a CMT well. After all of the trainees had been given the opportunity to construct a CMT monitoring port, additional questions and specific scenarios were addressed prior to concluding the training session. As newly certified CMT Installers, the drillers put their training to good use - they left the following day to begin the installation of eight 3-Channel CMT Systems!

Updated Model 122 Interface Meter Datasheet Now Available

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Model 122 Interface Meter Datasheet has been updated and is now ready to view and download from our website. Solinst Oil/Water Interface Meters are fully repairable and, feature a narrow 16 mm (5/8") diameter probe, flexible flat tape, and sturdy reel. Meters provide clear, accurate measurements of product level and thickness (LNAPL and DNAPL), and are approved for use in explosive environments. The datasheet includes a brief overview of the design, operating principles, and features of the Meters.

Come See Us at WEFTEC '08 – Booth #11029

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST

WEFTEC 2008, the 81st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, is being held at McCormick Place in Chicago this year, from October 18th to 22nd. Among over 900 exhibitors, you will find Solinst at booth #11029. Be sure to visit us at the largest water quality event in North America and view our full range of instruments and technology, including our new STS Gold Telemetry System!

What Do You Get With a Leveloader Gold Assembly?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST

Our new "Leveloader Communication" guide illustrates the options you have with a Leveloader Gold Assembly. Connect directly to a Levelogger, or to the direct read cable of a down-well Levelogger, and communicate with Levelogger Software on your PC.

Complete Your Levelogger Package

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST

Do you want to view real-time readings from your Levelogger during pumping tests, or simply deploy your Levelogger for long term monitoring? Use the new "Levelogger Deployment" sheet to determine the communication accessories you need to meet your project requirements.

A Simple and Dependable Way to Deploy Your Levelogger

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EST

Solinst now offers Kevlar® Rope Assemblies as an option to deploy your Leveloggers. For applications requiring a little extra strength and durability, Kevlar is five times stronger than steel - it is a spun material with great tensile strength. Kevlar is also very suitable for underwater applications in freshwater and marine environments, as the material resists rusting. It is excellent in all temperatures. There are no hooks required to attach the rope to the Levelogger. Simply tie the Kevlar to the opening in the end cap, and the other end to a wellhead or any suitable anchor. Solinst still offers stainless steel wire lines for deployment, as well as Direct Read Cables for down-well communication.

Solinst Leveloggers Now SDI-12 Compatible!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EST

Levelogger customers can now connect to an SDI-12 network. Leveloggers act as SDI-12 sensors by simply using one convenient Interface Cable supplied by Solinst. The Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, Barologger and Rainlogger are SDI-12 compatible and can link directly to a SCADA or other SDI-12 system. Leveloggers can also be set to record on their own schedule, independent of SDI-12 operation, providing reliable back-up data.

Add Rainfall Data to your Levelogger Network

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EST

Now Levelogger Gold users can add rainfall data to their water level monitoring networks. The Model 3002 Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping-bucket rain gauges. Compact in design, this durable field unit offers long-term reliability with a 10-year battery, and non-volatile memory for up to 40,000 readings. Rainfall level per sampling period and a five-minute maximum rainfall are logged. Compatible with Solinst Telemetry Systems and SDI-12 networks, Rainloggers are excellent for measuring local precipitation, and larger scale remote monitoring.

New STS Gold Telemetry System

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:30:00 EST

Solinst has developed a simplified telemetry system that is sure to gain a lot of interest. The new STS Gold Telemetry Systems come with standardized hardware, flexible communication options (radio, cellular, satellite), and intuitive software that make the system easy to set up, operate and manage data. Designed for use with Levelogger Series data loggers, these systems provide an economical, reliable and efficient method to access remote data instantly. Added features such as alarm notification and remote firmware upgrades, make it easy to maintain the systems, while maximizing data collection.

ON THE LEVEL - Water Monitoring News and Updates

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

Just released! The Fall 2008 newsletter features a discussion on Swedish Saltwater Intrusion monitoring, and a case study about the use of the Levelogger® Gold in the National Groundwater Monitoring Program in Lithuania. Other highlights include the use of Low Pressure Packers to isolate monitoring zones, upcoming tradeshows and an update on the Solinst distributor and agent product training program.

TLC Meter Simplifies Swedish Saltwater Intrusion Monitoring

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

The Solinst TLC Meter (Temperature, Level, Conductivity) is an all-in-one tool providing drillers in Sweden with a convenient and efficient method to monitor potential saltwater intrusion, as well as meet all requirements as set in a new regulation.

The Secret is in the Tape

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

All Solinst Water Level, Interface and TLC Meters are rugged and built-to-last, but accidents do happen. For this reason all Meters are fully repairable. Splice kits for tape repairs or adding new probes are simple to use and come with easy-to-follow instructions.

Isolate Discrete Zones for High Resolution Monitoring

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

Solinst Low Pressure Pneumatic Packers provide seals for isolating discrete zones in long-screened wells, boreholes and various other formations. HydroQual, Inc., of New Jersey says: "The Packers worked perfectly in a critical fractured rock aquifer test."

CMT Ideal for Chlorinated Solvent Assessment

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

ZEBRA Environmental, Tampa, successfully installed three 3-Channel CMT® Multilevel Monitoring Systems in Pinellas County, Florida. ZEBRA used direct push methods, along with Solinst sand and bentonite cartridges to complete the installations.

Easy and Effective Sealing of Zones with CMT Sand and Bentonite Cartridges

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

Sand and bentonite cartridges have been developed specifically for use with the narrow 3-Channel CMT Systems. Using direct push methods, these convenient cartridges save field installation time and reliably seal monitoring zones.

CMT Application Reminder: Delineate Soil Gas Concentrations

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

The CMT Multilevel System can be used to delineate soil gas concentrations below buildings.

Freezing Conditions? You can Still Dedicate Your Bladder Pump

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

A special "Freeze Protection Assembly" is a simple way to dedicate your Integra™ Bladder Pump without worry of the sample line freezing. The assembly is easy to install in the field with any new or existing pump.

Lithuania Selects Levelogger for National Groundwater Monitoring Program

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

For the last three years, the Lithuanian Geological Survey has been using Solinst Leveloggers to record water levels in observation wells of the National Groundwater Monitoring Network. The Leveloggers provide convenience and highly accurate readings.

International Training

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST

It has been a busy year for training. CMT training was held in Brazil this March for over 40 workshop attendees. International agents from various parts of the world attended training sessions held at the Solinst facility in May and July.

Technical Bulletin: Best Practice Low Flow Methods for Highest Quality Samples

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST

Since 1996, low flow sampling has become an increasingly approved method for obtaining high quality groundwater samples. Through the work of Puls and Barcelona, the US EPA released standard operating procedures for low flow sampling (EPA/540/S-95/504). Following such guidelines ensures the collection of samples that are representative of actual in-situ conditions. Low flow purging and sampling involves extracting groundwater at rates comparable to ambient groundwater flow (typically less than 500 ml/min), so that the drawdown of the water level is minimized, and the mixing of stagnant water with water from the screened intake area in a well is reduced.

Model 407/408 Pneumatic Pump Setup and Trouble Shooting Schematic

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST

Solinst has created this very helpful document, which clearly illustrates how a Solinst Model 407 Bladder Pump or a Model 408 Double Valve Pump is setup for sampling using a Model 466 Electronic Control Unit. Details and function of each important component in the setup are provided, along with maintenance suggestions and tips for proper operation. There is discussion of problems that may be encountered and how they are easily solved and avoided.

New Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.2.3 Released

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST

Solinst has released the latest update to the Levelogger Gold PC Software, for use with the Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, Barologger, Rainlogger, and Leveloader Gold. Software Version 3.2.3 has recently been uploaded to the Solinst website and is ready for download, along with the User Guide and Quick Start Guide. Register your Solinst Software and receive these updates automatically. Download the new software at: http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/

Why Use Bladder Pumps?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST

We all know that bladder pumps are ideal for obtaining extremely accurate, representative groundwater samples. For these reasons site regulators, owners, and consultants rely on bladder pumps for reproducible data that is defensible, time and time again. Bladder pumps are EPA approved for low flow sampling and groundwater collection for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) analysis. Despite their benefits, misconceptions sometimes deter potential users from upgrading to a bladder pump. Perceived complexity of equipment and operation are misplaced on these highly portable, and easy to control instruments. Solinst Integra Bladder Pumps provide options to suit various environments and applications. They are effective and easy to operate. With a few simple sampling tips and the right pump controller, these pumps will provide you with time and cost savings, along with defensible, consistent data.

A Simple Tool for Metals Sampling in Groundwater

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST

The Solinst Model 601 Standpipe Piezometers are low cost, simple, yet reliable tools, which can be used for various groundwater monitoring and sampling applications. The Model 601 is excellent for metals sampling, as it is composed of a preformed Vyon tube set inside a perforated PVC piezometer tip. The porous Vyon filter has an average pore size of 60 microns, and keeps out silts and fine sands. It is also well suited for water level monitoring, permeability measurements, construction control, de-watering drainage operations, and slope stability investigations. The Standpipes are designed to be placed within a drilled hole to provide a filtered inlet point. The pointed PVC tip is also suitable for pushing into very loose sands at the base of a borehole, a stream, or into very loose tailings pond sediments. Available in various lengths, the 601 tip connects to the surface with 3/4" ID PVC riser pipe using slip-fit couplings. Reducer couplings can also be used to connect to other sizes of riser pipe or casing.

Obtain the Samples You Need – using Model 407 and 408 Pumps

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST

Retrieving a groundwater sample using a pneumatic pump requires answers to two questions - how much pressure and how much drive gas do I need? Read our User Tips for Solinst Integra Bladder Pumps and Double Valve Pumps. Determine the amount of applied pumping pressure and volume of drive gas you will need for each type of pump, to obtain samples from different depths. Also learn how to select a pump controller that will work best for you.

Which Water Level Meter is Right for You?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Solinst offers both a flat tape and a coaxial cable Water Level Meter, each having their own unique benefits to the client, including lower cost options and various probe diameters.

Leveloggers Valuable Tool in West Coast Intertidal Study

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Researchers from the Biology Department at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, USA, and the Zoology Department at Oregon State are studying the growth and survival effects of intertidal elevation and wave shock on purple sea urchins.

Simplify Your Pump Test with a Levelogger Gold

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

With the Levelogger Gold, you can customize different sampling rates and durations to record water level readings before, during and after the pumping test (baseline, pumping and recovery).

CMT Defines Vertical Gradients and Contamination at a UK Landfill Site

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

WYG was given the task of developing a cost effective means to isolate and reliably sample groundwater quality, and obtain hydraulic head data from various zones, in a complex geological setting, to give detailed vertical gradients.

Levelogger Gold - Utilized in Water Resource Projects in Qatar

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Gulf Laboratories Co. have more than 40 Levelogger Gold units operating in the field for a variety of applications in Qatar.

New STS Telemetry

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

The new Solinst STS Gold Telemetry System offers the flexibility of two-way communication between the remote station and home station computer, providing a new level of control, diagnostic and upgrade ability.

Bladder Pump or Double Valve Pump, can you tell the difference?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Both have their advantages. Integra™ Bladder Pumps have low flow capability and ensure that no drive gas comes into contact with sample water, making them ideal, and approved by regulators worldwide for VOC sampling.

Integra Bladders, Teflon or LDPE?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Traditionally, Integra Bladder Pumps have been offered with Teflon bladders. Solinst also has LDPE bladders for those who like to replace bladders at regular intervals.

Extend Your Pumping Depth

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Samples can be obtained from greater depths using a drop tube assembly, which will get the sample inlet to more that 500ft below grade.

Comparing Multilevel Systems, CMT VS Waterloo

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Solinst offers two unique Multilevel Systems, designed to isolate multiple discrete zones within one single borehole. The system has unique benefits and advantages.

Solinst Model 103 Tag Line - more versatile than you might think!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:30:00 EST

Originally, the Tag Line was designed for use during the construction of monitoring wells, to measure the depth of a well or to tag a backfill layer of sand or bentonite. It also became an ideal tool to use when installing a Solinst CMT Multilevel System and isolating monitoring ports at the perfect depths. The Solinst Tag Line uses a weight clipped to a polyethylene coated, permanently marked, stainless steel cable. The low-profile markings are bonded every foot or meter. They are fixed firmly in place, while maintaining a smooth surface for trouble-free operation. The cable is mounted on a sturdy and easy-to-use reel. Because the weight is easily clipped off, the Tag Line can be used to deploy a number of different instruments, and because the cable is marked, you can ensure you are getting your instruments to the proper depth. This is excellent for Bailer deployment. The Solinst Model 428 Disposable Bailer, Model 429 Point Source Bailer, and the Model 425 Discrete Interval Sampler, all have a convenient connector to securely attach a Tag line. Tag Lines can also be used to install Packers, are great safety supports for downhole Bladder Pumps or Double Valve Pumps, and can even be used to deploy your Levelogger for short-term applications. The Solinst Tag Line has been proven to be a very versatile tool!

North American Distributor Training Highlights Solinst Bladder Pump Technology

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:30:00 EST

On March 6th and 7th, training sessions were offered to Solinst North American Distributors. Eleven representatives from seven different companies were welcomed, with attendees from Texas to Quebec. Product updates and an overview of all Solinst instruments were provided during the two-day event. Training featured informative hands-on demonstrations, including a presentation showcasing the efficiency of Solinst Integra Bladder Pumps and the Pump Control Unit. The Solinst Control Unit allows very slow compression of the bladder. This causes less disturbance to the sample water, providing higher quality samples than other competitor units. Thank you to the participants, and to the staff who made this training session another successful and interesting Solinst event. A great time was had by all!

20 More Certified CMT Installers!

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

Thanks to the good folks at Boart, Solinst Canada made its 4th visit to be a part of Boart Longyear's Sonic Driller Training Program in Marietta, OH. Solinst was invited to provide training and certification for CMT System Installation to all twenty attendees in this year's class. And what a class it was - Boart had representation from across 12 States, as well as from Toulon, France! The course discussed the background and theory of the advantages and disadvantages of bundled, nested, and engineered multilevel systems. Both Waterloo and CMT manufactured multilevel systems were discussed and reviewed for site application and suitability. The training focused on CMT installation practices, everything from layout, port cutting and construction, selecting centralizers and ensuring proper placement of sand packs and seals. A review of level measurement and sampling options for both soil gas and groundwater was also discussed. The class had a chance to construct their own monitoring ports, with hands-on training, it's one of the best ways to 'learn, and remember'. Solinst has now trained and certified a total of 117 installers from around the world. Please see our CMT Certified Installers list to find one near you!

North American Environmental Field Conference - Exhibit and Workshop a Success!

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST

The Nielson Environmental Field School held its annual North American Environmental Field Conference and Exposition, January 14-16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. Once again, this always busy and very informative event was a great success. It featured 38 excellent papers, almost 50 different exhibitors, and over 80 hours of interactive indoor and outdoor workshops and equipment demonstrations. Solinst had the pleasure of exhibiting at the conference, as well as presenting an indoor workshop discussing water level monitoring telemetry systems. A lot of positive feedback was gained through the workshop and exhibit, and we are already looking forward to next year's event!

Web site Update: CMT Multilevel System section Gets Major Facelift

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST

We have updated the Model 403 CMT Multilevel System section on the web site, with a more comprehensive approach. The aim was to deliver online users with an easy to use interface that would allow them to gain immediate insight to their questions. We have a comprehensive FAQ section that grows as the system gains in popularity. We have also integrated a couple of Flash animations which demonstrate the CMT's ability to isolate multiple discrete sampling zones within one borehole.

NEW Levelogger Junior Released!

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

Solinst is proud to announce the newest addition to the Solinst Levelogger Family. The Levelogger Junior provides an affordable alternative for water level measurement. Like the Levelogger Gold, it combines a data logger, temperature sensor, and pressure transducer in a compact, waterproof, stainless steel housing. With the quality expected from Solinst, the maintenance free design features a 5 year battery, memory of 32,000 data points, accuracy of 0.1% FS, and 1 year warranty. Compatible with Levelogger Gold Series software and accessories, it is able to integrate into a Solinst Telemetry System or SDI-12 network. If you require more accuracy and features for your application, the reliable Levelogger Gold is always available. Designed to reduce your bottom line, the Levelogger Junior is economical and ideal for your water level monitoring needs.

ON THE LEVEL - Water Monitoring News and Updates

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

The Fall 2007 edition of our newsletter is now available. It features case studies, product updates and releases, and helpful tips for clients.

NEW Levelogger Gold Campaign Launched:

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

With the title, the "Levelogger Proven to be Worth its Weight in Gold" and its impressively sleek looking design, it is sure to turn heads. The main point of this new campaign revolves around showcasing the quality of the Levelogger Gold. Everything about this campaign represents quality and it should. The Levelogger Gold is a quality product that we are proud of. Our customers are happy with its performance, its backwards compatibility and overall, it reliability in the field. The caption in the ad says it all. "Our mandate is to design and deliver high quality products, and back it up with our 3 Year Warranty, demonstrating the Solinst commitment to our customers." - Sarah Belshaw, President.

Certified CMT Training

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST

Solinst offered comprehensive Certified Installer Training for CMT Multilevel Well Systems at our facility on October 25. Six companies were in attendance, all were local Ontario drilling contractors. The training took place over half the day and included instruction and a hands-on session. All attendees received an information binder, samples of the tubing and port, and a certificate. All are listed as certified installers on our website, enabling clients to contact them directly. It was great to see such interest from so many companies in our area. Thank you to all who participated.

NEW Peristaltic Pump Released!

Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 EST

The NEW Solinst Peristaltic Pump is compact and lightweight, ideal for field use, sampling from shallow wells and surface water, or vapor sampling. The variable speed, reversible pump has alligator clips for use with a 12V DC battery. It has one simple control to give flow rates as low as 40 ml/min and up to 3.5 L/min.

International Agents Training

Fri, 11 May 2007 05:00:00 EST

Another successful training session was held on May 10 and 11, where 9 of our International Agents came from all over the world to learn about Solinst products. At Solinst, we take pride in providing top notch customer service both directly and through our Agents who represent our product line internationally. Thank you to everyone who could attend the Spring training session, it was very worthwhile.

NEW Leveloader Gold - Rugged Data Transfer Device

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

NEW rugged Leveloader Gold is a field ready, water resistant handheld built for the new Levelogger Gold! New Real Time View feature is ideal for viewing live water level and temperature data at pump tests. The Leveloader Gold uses the new popular Levelogger Settings File Integration. This allows you to setup Levelogger sampling schedules at the office and upload them to the Leveloader Gold, which can hold up to 10 preset files at a time. This saves setup time and ensures that site wide investigations are using similar sampling schedules if required. These files can be changed and replaced at any time and can be distributed by email to field technicians. The increased memory capacity, longer battery life (uses 9V alkaline or lithium), larger LCD screen, and ergonomic design all make the new Leveloader Gold a more attractive and usable field device than our previous models. Connections for USB, RS232, optical and direct read interface cables.