
Waterra Inertial Pumps: Standard System and Accessories
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Maximum flow rate (under ideal conditions) is between 6 and 8 litres per minute.
The system can also be used for cleaning and development of 50mm diameter monitoring boreholes using a Waterra Surge block.
Normal Operating Parameters
| Borehole Diameters | 25 to 100mm |
| Depth of Operation |
Manual: up to 15m Powered*: up to 60m |
| Pumping Rate | Up to 8 l/min |
For further technical information and applications see:
- Applications Sheet (6 sampling systems, 3 pumping methods)
- Set up and User Guide (field manual, hints & tips)
- Technical Data (physical dimensions & pumping performance)
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Standard Stainless Steel Low Profile Foot Valves and Accessories - Internal Fit
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The "VS" range of low profile, round-headed, internal-fitting inertial pump valves provide minimum hydraulic resistence and maximum pumping efficiency. Designed with cutting screw threads, they are simply and quickly attached to tubing using a standard Hex key (supplied separately). |
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Standard Delrin Foot Valves and Accessories - External Fit
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The original Waterra foot valve. This external fitting self tapping screw-threaded valve is moulded from Delrin plastic for general use. Delrin has low absorptive / desorptive properties (unlike nylon and other cheaper plastics) and is suitable for routine sampling programmes. TheD25 foot valve can be tightened by hand or by using a custom built Waterra tubing wrench. |
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Standard HDPE Tubing and Accessories
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Standard HDPE Tubing for downhole use. Available in three coil sizes which can then be cut to lengths. Ideal for dedicated applications. Use with either external (D-25) or internal fitting (VS4) foot valves. |
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Standard PVC Discharge Tubing
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Disposable PVC tubing for controlling surface discharge of purge water. Push fits over the end of Waterra Standard tubing. |
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Tubing Cutter
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The Waterra tube cutter (WTC-1) is faster and safer to use than a hacksaw or utility knife and provides straight, clean cuts to tubing with no burring. |
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Standard Delrin Surge Blocks (48mm OD)
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Delrin Surge Blocks are used in 50mm diameter boreholes to enhance borehole development and remove sediment. The combination of mechanical surging and high volume pumping can remove water containing silt and fine sand without clogging. Add water to the borehole if necessary to loosen silt.
The SB-STD Surge Block fits over the Standard Flow tubing and is held in place with a stainless steel grub screw directly above the Waterra foot valve. |
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Volatile Sampling Tubing
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A 6mm diameter siphon tube (VSK-30) can be used to collect samples from inertial pump tubing to avoid sample contact with air at surface and provide a smooth laminar flow of water. Tubing can be supplied in HDPE or Teflon. The technique is best carried out using Standard Waterra tubing. |
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