Aquaprobe
®
AP-700, AP-800 & AP-2000 Instruction Manual
10401-00870 Rev R
23. Appendix 2. Flow Through Cell
23.1. Introduction
The Aquaread
®
AP-2000 Flow Through Cell (Flowcell) is designed for use with the AP-700,
AP-800 and AP-2000 in conjunction with most third party pumping device.
The Flowcell allows sample water to flow up through the Aquaprobe
®
, passing over all the
individual electrodes simultaneously. This eliminates air contact with pumped samples from
groundwater boreholes allowing truly representative measurements to be obtained. Made
from marine grade aluminium and 6mm wall thickness acrylic, the Flowcell is ruggedly
constructed for hard use in the field. The base flange includes four holes to allow the unit to
be pegged down if necessary.
23.2. Spigot Installation
The Flowcell is supplied with two pairs of spigots, one pair to fit 6mm (1/4”) ID tube and one
pair to fit 10mm (3/8”) ID tube.
The spigots have a tapered thread so should be screwed into the inlet and outlet holes of
the Flowcell until they are tight. At this point, they should seal due to the taper. If a spigot
will not seal properly, remove it then re-insert with some PTFE plumber’s tape wrapped
around the thread.
23.3. Aquaprobe
®
Installation
The Probe sleeve
must be fitted to the
Aquaprobe
®
, but the protective
Sleeve End Cap
should not be fitted
.
Loosen the screw collar located at the top of the
Flowcell and slide the Aquaprobe
®
in all the way,
ensuring it is properly seated in the recess where
the clear tube enters the base. Tighten the collar
to clamp the Aquaprobe
®
in place.
23.4. Zeroing Optical Electrodes
If you have any optical electrodes fitted, prior to
inserting the Aquaprobe
®
in the Flowcell, block the
inlet spigot and fill the Flowcell with clean, still
mineral water. Now insert the Aquaprobe
®
and
zero each optical electrode in turn.
23.5. Operation
Connect the Flowcell to a pumping device so that
sample water enters at the bottom and exits at the
top. Adjust the flow rate so that there is no visible
turbulence or cavitation within the Flowcell.
Connect an Aquameter
®
and monitor the readings.
If the readings are jumpy or erratic, reduce the
flow rate. The ideal flow rate is around 30
litres/hour (8 US gallons/hour), although the Aquaprobe
®
is capable of operating at flow
rates as low as 15 litres/hour (4 US gallons/hour). Flow rates above 60 litres/hour (16 US
gallons/hour) are not recommended.
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®
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