Solinst Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometer
Features
- Affordable method to monitor shallow groundwater and soil vapor
- Attach to inexpensive 3/4" (20 mm) NPT steel drive pipe
- Can be used for permanent well points or short-term monitoring applications
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 100929 | Model 615 drive-point piezometer with barb, 6" | $66.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | 102081 | Model 615 drive-point piezometer with barb, 12" | $92.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 101069 | Model 615 stainless steel NPT extension, 1 ft. | $18.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 101070 | Model 615 stainless steel NPT extension, 2 ft. | $33.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 101071 | Model 615 stainless steel NPT extension, 3 ft. | $49.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 111147 | Model 615 stainless steel NPT coupling | $12.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 113470 | Model 615 reducer coupling, 1" to 3/4", set of 2 | $47.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 111148 | Model 615 Delrin NPT cap | $7.58 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 102174 | Model 615 manual slide hammer, 25 lb. | $181.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| | 102932 | Model 615 manual drive head assembly, includes drive head, tubing bypass & 2 ft. extension | $157.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
The Solinst Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometer has a stainless steel, 50 mesh cylindrical filter-screen, within a 3/4" (20 mm) stainless steel drive-point body, screen support and a barbed fitting for attachment of sample tubing. Optional heavy-duty extension couplings are also available to create a strengthened and more rugged piezometer.
The inner barbed fitting allows connection of 5/8" OD x 1/2" ID (16 mm x 12 mm) LDPE or Teflon sample tubing. This prevents sample water from contacting the steel extension rods, and maintains high sample integrity, even when inexpensive carbon steel extensions are used.
In The News
New map shows significant groundwater depletion in Central California
Groundwater level data collected by a Central California county shows significant drops during the past 12 years, according to a San Luis Obispo Tribune article. Data shows that groundwater has dropped by a minimum of 70 feet from 1997 to 2009 in the Paso Robles area of Central California. In the past four years the areas of most significant decline have expanded north and south. Drought and agricultural withdrawals are the likely culprits for the groundwater decline. Some advocates are calling for more responsible water use by vineyards in the area, while farmers note that the recent drought did not help the situation.
Read More
Climate Change Asymmetry Transforming Food Webs
Recent research from a University of Guelph (U of G) team reveals that warmer temperatures caused by climate change are forcing species to alter their behavior, causing food webs in Ontario lakes to transform. As temperatures warm, larger species hunt new prey in deeper waters, changing the ways nutrients and energy flow in lakes and triggering a “rewiring” of food webs. Dr. Timothy Bartley , study lead author and a post-doctoral researcher in the U of G's Department of Integrative Biology , spoke to EM about the work . “I got started on this when I first began graduate school and joined an ongoing project, which was a collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ,” explains Dr. Bartley.
Read More
New Technologies Reducing Uncertainty in Estimation of River Flow
Some of the most interesting data in the world of river and stream monitoring come at times when it's practically impossible to capture—during extreme weather events, for example. Timing alone makes capturing unusual events a challenge, and these kinds of issues have prompted researchers to use classic monitoring data along with new technologies to develop and improve hydraulic modeling for estimating river flows. Steven Lyon , a Conservation Scientist with The Nature Conservancy, Professor at Stockholm University and Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, spoke with EM about the research .
Read More
