LaMotte Tracer Pocket Tester
View the LaMotte website to choose the most appropriate model of the tool. Then, view LaMotte's list of domestic distributors for USA and Canada (http://www.lamotte.com/en/distributors) or international distributors (http://www.lamotte.com/en/international-distributors).
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You can buy this tool from LaMotte. The anticipated price range is $101 - $250.
| Description |
The LaMotte Tracer Pocket Tester provides a digital salinity reading of water. Various models offer additional tests as well such as salinity plus pH, TDS, or Temperature. Review from Julie Vastine: "We don't know how well they perform in brackish water but when we tested 11 meters under $200 for conductivity, the most accurate, precise, and volunteer friendly was the LaMotte Tracer Pocket Tester (~$100). We chose this meter to do baseline conductivity testing in PA streams (50-600 uS/cm) and capture potential shale gas flowback water (<20,000 uS/cm). The data use goal was a regulatory red flag for state agencies to do follow up testing. It compares well with our lab bench top probe. It has three calibration ranges (84, 1413, and 12,800 uS/cm). The salinity readings with the pocket tester uses a ratio conversion factor based on the conductivity values." The Salt PockeTester measures: Sodium Chloride: 0-9,999 ppm TDS: 0-9,999 ppm Temperature: 32.0 F to 149 F This tool is recommended for lending libraries. |
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| Used by these projects | The GLOBE Program, Lake Observer mobile app, Citizen Science Track Trail, Amphibian Conservation and Education Project, Indigo V Expeditions, Plate Watch, Wisconsins' Water Action Volunteers |
| Ideal Age Group | Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Use considerations | Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.). |
| Size & weight |
Medium: This tool would fit in a 12 inch cube. Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Activities | In oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, While fishing, At the beach |
| Tool updated | June 26, 2017, 7:43 p.m. |
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