AMS Regular Step Soil Probes
Features
- Built-in step helps drive the sampler body into the ground
- Soil probes are designed to be used without liners
- Tips cut a soil core 5/8" diameter by about 12" long
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
This soil probe is similar to the AMS regular soil probe, but it comes with a built-in step that allows for additional pressure to help drive the sampler body into the ground. These nickel-plated, rust-resistant soil probes are designed to be used without liners and are available in one-piece and two-piece models. Both models include the slotted probe body, a built in step, and a 10" comfortably gripped cross handle; the cross handles on the two-piece soil probe models are detachable with a 5/8" threaded connection.
Probe Construction
Both the one and two-piece regular step soil probes are constructed of nickel-plated and/or powder coated chromoly that have heat-treated tips that cut a soil core 5/8" diameter by about 12" long. The heavy duty material and sturdy design prevent the probe body from bending or twisting out of shape.
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