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ORIGINAL DRY FOAM FRISBEE-TYPE DEPOSIT DUST GAUGE
This instrument is designed to measure dust deposition, usually quoted as mg/sq m/day
CONTENTS OF KIT
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Plastic-coated collapsible steel support structure with tripod base
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Anodized aluminium frisbee-type collector with 227mm diameter aperture
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5-litre (optional 10-litre) HDPE collecting bottle
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Stainless steel / nylon bird guard
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Polyester foam dust trap
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Spare dust trap and bottle
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Allen key, 2.5mm
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Optional sticky pad adaptor
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Weight approx. 8kg
BENEFITS
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Higher collection efficiency and considerably lower cost than the BS1747Pt1 deposit gauge
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Bird guard reduces risk of polluted samples from bird strikes
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Foam dust trap reduces sample contamination from falling leaves, etc. and prevents splash-out
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Large capacity collecting bottle will accommodate 120mm rain (240mm with the 10-litre bottle) and has wide neck permitting easy access for cleaning and removal of deposits. Click here for an approximate idea of UK rainfall.
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Tripod base, which can be spiked down, ensures stability on uneven surfaces
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Plastic coating and anodizing gives durability in hostile environments
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Optional cylindrical sticky pad adaptor 100mm dia x 150mm high can be clamped to the stand, permitting directional sampling
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Various baseplates or special-purpose stands available by arrangement
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Legs and cross-braces can be removed for transport/storage purposes
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Spares and repairs available
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For instructions on use of and analysis of results from this type of gauge, see H. Vallack's protocol
- Bottle seal available for improved sample security