Van Essen Instruments Diver Copper Shield

The Diver Copper Shield protects the CTD-Diver from bio-fouling and reduces maintenance cost. The Diver Copper Shield protects the CTD-Diver from bio-fouling and reduces maintenance cost. There are many methods that can be used to prevent and remove the bioaccumulates. However, these methods can be expensive and detrimental to the environment. There is a lesser known natural solution that is a good match for the CTD-Diver and is effective at reducing the development of microorganisms. The Diver Copper Shield is a copper coil shield specifically designed to significantly reduce the growth of algae on the electrodes. Thus reducing the need for maintenance and reducing the time spent on site. What is bio-fouling? Bio-fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or animals on wetted structures. This is especially prominent in surface waater monitoring in warm environments. Bio-fouling causes an algal growth on the electrodes of the CTD-Diver. This may affect the conductivity readings and increases the need for maintenance. Removing the biological materials from the electrodes can be damaging over a prolonged period of time and increase time spent in the field. Benefits Click here to learn more about the product. Lower maintenance intervals Reduced algae growth on the conductivity sensor Improved conductivity readings Easy to install and use Applications Click here to view product applications. Estuary and tidal monitoring Salt flats Septic and waste water applications Landfill sites Seawater (mooring) installations Aquaculture and aquariums Specific groundwater wells Key Specifications Click here to view product specifications. General Length 48 mm Diameter 36 mm Wetted materials Copper, POM, Viton Dimensions