INTERAGENCY FIELD MANUAL FOR THE COLLECTION OF WATER-QUALITY DATA

Appendix D

Appendix D. Sampler designations and characteristics
[Plastic dip-coated (PDC) versions of all samplers are available for collecting trace metal samples. in., inches; lb, pounds; ft/s, feet per second; ft, feet; --, not applicable]
Sampler designation
(US)		 Construction material Sampler dimensions Nozzle distance from bottom
(in.)		 Suspension type Maximum velocity
(ft/s)		 Maximum depth
(ft)		 Sampler container size Intake size
(in.)
Length
(in.)		 Width
(in.)		 Weight
(lb)		 Pint Quart
DH-75P Cadmium-plated 9.25 4.25 1.5 3.27 Hand-held rod 6.6 16 X -- 3/16
DH-75Q Cadmium-plated 9.25 4.25 1.5 4.49 Hand-held rod 6.6 16 -- X 3/16
DH-75H Cadmium-plated 9.25 4.25 1.5 -- Hand-held rod 6.6 -- 2 L   3/16
DH-591 Bronze 15 3.5 22 4.49 Handline 5.0 19 X -- 1/8
DH-591 Bronze 15 3.5 22 4.49 Handline 5.0 16 X -- 3/16
DH-591 Bronze 15 3.5 22 4.49 Handline 5.0 9 X -- 1/4
DH-761 Bronze 17 4.5 22 3.15 Handline 6.6 16 -- X 1/8
DH-761 Bronze 17 4.5 22 3.15 Handline 6.6 16 -- X 3/16
DH-761 Bronze 17 4.5 22 3.15 Handline 6.6 16 -- X 1/4
DH-81 Plastic 26.5 3.2 .5 4 Hand-held rod 8.9 15 (3) -- 3/16
DH-81 Plastic 26.5 3.2 .5 4 Hand-held rod 8.9 15 (3) -- 1/4
DH-81 Plastic 26.5 3.2 .5 4 Hand-held rod 8.9 14 (3) -- 5/16
D-49 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4 Cable and reel 6.6 19 X -- 1/8
D-49 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4 Cable and reel 6.6 16 X -- 3/16
D-49 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4 Cable and reel 6.6 9 X -- 1/4
D-74 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4.06 Cable and reel 6.6 419, 516 X6 X 1/8
D-74 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4.06 Cable and reel 6.6 419, 516 X6 X 3/16
D-74 Bronze 24 5.25 62 4.06 Cable and reel 6.6 419, 516 X6 X 1/4
D-74 Aluminum 24 5.25 42 4.06 Cable and reel 5.9 419, 516 X6 X 1/8
D-74 Aluminum 24 5.25 42 4.06 Cable and reel 5.9 419, 516 X6 X 3/16
D-74 Aluminum 24 5.25 42 4.06 Cable and reel 5.9 419, 516 X6 X 1/4
D-77 Bronze 29 9 75 7 Cable and reel 7.2 15 3 L   5/16
D-77 Aluminum 29 9 42 7 Cable and reel 3.3 15 X6 X 1/8
D-95 Bronze 28.5 6 65 4.5 Cable and reel ND7 15 (3) -- 3/16
D-95 Bronze 28.5 6 65 4.5 Cable and reel ND7 15 (3) -- 1/4
D-95 Bronze 28.5 6 65 4.5 Cable and reel ND7 14 (3) -- 5/16
P-611 Bronze 28 7.34 105 4.29 Cable and reel 16.6 4180, 5120 X6 X 3/16
P-63 Bronze 37 9 200 5.91 Cable and reel 6.6 4180, 5120 X6 X 3/16
P-721 Aluminum 28 7.34 41 4.29 Cable and reel 5.3 472.2, 550.9 X6 X 3/16
 
  1. Not appropriate for trace element sample collection, quality-control sample plan recommended for non trace element sampling.
  2. Without sample bottle attached.
  3. Any size bottle with standard mason jar treads.
  4. Depth using pint sample container.
  5. Depth using quart sample container.
  6. Pint milk bottle can be used with adapter sleeve.
  7. To be determined.
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