Heron dipper-Tag Tag Lines
Features
- Included 1” (25.4mm) stainless steel (Grade 316) plopper
- Kevlar reinforced polyethylene tape with metric (mm) or engineering scale (1/100') markings
- Includes carry bag to protect the tag line from the elements
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The economical dipper-Tag is a multi-purpose unit designed for use when installing or monitoring wells. The 316 grade s/s weighted plopper that comes with the dipper-Tag can be used for measuring to the bottom of a well, or the depth to the top of a bentonite layer or backfill sand. The plopper can also be used to measure to the top of the water level acoustically. The spring release clip allows the user to exchange the plopper to other instruments such as a water level logger or bailer.
- Polyethylene Tape
- 3/4″ Stainless Steel (Grade 316) weight with removable Plopper
- Stainless Steel Spring Clip – to attach included weight / plopper or other attachments (Bailers/Data Loggers/dipper-See H2GO/etc.)
- Vinyl ergonomic handle
- (3x) 1.5″ x 12″ biodegradable bailers
- Backpack Carrying Case w/ adjustable straps, laptop & notepad pouches
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