AMS Hollowstem Auger Kits
Features
- Provides the tools needed to reach a 6' depth
- Augers cut a 3" diameter hole and have an ID of 1 1/8"
- Hollowstem allows collection of sample through the auger
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 409.80 | Hollowstem Auger Kit with Drill | $2,777.19 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 209.22 | Hollowstem auger kit without drill | $1,488.14 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 409.55 | Hollowstem Lead Section | $629.12 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
A special Hollowstem soil probe, 7/8" OD by 24" long with slide hammer is included to allow collection of a soil sample through the auger. The AMS gas vapor probes may be used through these augers telescopically. Bailers up to 1" diameter may be used to collect groundwater samples.
- (1) Bosch Model 11245 drill
- (1) SDS max adapter
- (1) Slide hammer
- (1) Flighted lead auger
- (1) Flighted extension
- (2) 5/8" x 3' extensions
- (1) Hard surfaced tip
- (1) Set of wrenches
- (1) Nylon brush
- (1) AMS deluxe carrying case
A hollowstem auger minimizes the chance of cross contamination. The augers are capable of creating a cased borehole that is 6' deep with an inner and outer diameter of 1 1/8" and 3". Soil, gas vapor, and groundwater samples may be collected through the cased borehole.
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