Tips and Tricks

The HydraSleeve motto is “Simple by Design”. You will see it all over our packaging and in our literature.

The HydraSleeve was invented to make groundwater sampling a simple job.

The first step in the process of simplifying your groundwater sampling program is making sure you get the correct HydraSleeves and accessories for your job.

Each job or sampling location is different; each well within those locations can be different.

Reviewing the well specs and assigning HydraSleeves to those wells might seem like a daunting task to some. It might look impossible to others. For us, it’s simple. No one knows our products better.

Let us do the work for you….let us make it simple. There are several different ways we can do this for you.

1. We always review incoming orders to make sure they make sense. If something doesn’t look like it will work together we always bring it to your attention. That being said; you know your wells best – if you think it will work after we have discussed the situation – we will ship what you order.
2. You can submit smaller jobs and general well information using our well template form – click here. After review and discussion of your job we will offer a quote for the wells listed on the form. The form is limited to 10 wells. Please see suggestion #3 for larger sites.
3. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will add our suggestion and notes to your documentation. From this, we can work up a quote for any size groundwater sampling program – large or small.

Here’s an example of the information needed as seen in our well template form:

We look forward to hearing from you. It’s our job to make your job…Simple, by Design!

Have you ever wondered if HydraSleeves can be used in geothermal environments?  It's been asked of us numerous times; and yes, they have actually worked for some geothermal applications in South American of which we are aware.

We recently wanted to see exactly what the limitations are for HydraSleeves in heated environments.  We know the specifications for our proprietary virgin food/medical grade LDPE material are stated to have a high end temperature range of 90 degrees Celcius with a melting point of 150 degrees C.  This translates to 194 degrees Fahrenheit and melting at 302 degrees F.  Basically our experiments found this to be true when heated without pressure.  However, when dealing with extremely deep wells where heat can play a factor, there can also be a lot of pressure.  So, does pressure along with heat change the specs of HydraSleeve use? 

Let us see:

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Our distributor in the United Kingdom (In-Situ Europe) recently posted an article about their experience demonstrating HydraSleeves for their client.  The object of this demo was to determine the answer to these 3 questions:

       1. Could a single HydraSleeve sample provide a comparable dissolved methane concentration?

       2.  Could a single HydraSleeve sample provide sufficient volume of water for laboratory analytical purposes?

       3.  Would water quality concentrations be similar to the ranges established in previous sampling surveys (3 had been carried out to date)?

Here's a link to the article which explains the steps taken in addition to the answers to these questions.

They summed it up quite nicely:

      This was a fascinating practical problem which has simplified the sampling methodology for the client whilst maintaining approved protocols. And the results look good!

In-Situ Europe carries a good selection of HydraSleeves in stock for European HydraSleeve users. Contact by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: +44 (0)121 733 7743

Early in 2016 we received several calls and emails on using HydraSleeves to sample PFA's (Perfluorinated Compounds).  We were provided with a list of items that are, and are not, acceptable for PFA sampling sites.  We were surprised to see LDPE (the original HydraSleeve material) was on the non-compliance side of the list. 

Polypropylene and HDPE are on the acceptable side; so we set out to make a version of our HydraSleeves from HDPE material.

The HDPE version of HydraSleeves available in 2 sizes; they are made for 2-inch wells; and they are in the Super/SkinnySleeve configuration.  

PFCHDSS-1L $21.00

PFCHDSS-2L $26.00

These same sleeves can be used for 4-inch wells and larger diameters by using the wide mouth adapters availabe in 4-2 inch reducer for 4-inch wells or the SWA adapter for surface water or 6-inch wells and larger.

Because of the SuperSleeve configuration, they will require a threaded PVC top collar (or a wide mouth adapter) or threaded top weight.  See links to the accessories on the product ordering page above.

Along with the sleeves, we also have to accommodate for new packaging and handling materials, as our current packaging is also made of LDPE.  The sleeves will be packaged in ultra-clear Polypropylene Ziploc bags with no writing on them.  Weights shipped with the orders will be sent in woven Polypropylene bags (similar to sand bags).  Our original dispensing straws are already Polypropylene, so they are acceptable as is.

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