LaMotte Tracer Pocket Tester 1749

LaMotte Tracer Pocket Tester 1749

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You can buy this tool from LaMotte. The anticipated price range is $101 - $250.

About this tool
Description

This meter is a great tool for measuring specific conductance, or conductivity. A bulk parameter that measures the ability of water to pass an electrical current. Great for establishing a baseline for stormwater, salt runoff, inorganic pollution.

Used by these projects ALLARM, Trout Unlimited WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring Project
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(This is a meter that exhibits good precision/accuracy if calibrated every day. It is also very accessible to use, following directions, making it usable by most if not all audiences.)
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 at least a year
Topics Chemistry, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Tool updated June 12, 2018, 8:10 p.m.