We always recommend using our reusable Spring Clips with our HydraSleeves whenever possible. They are available in 2-inch, 2-inch altered, and 4-inch sizes. The altered 2-inch Spring Clip will be provided when using them with the larger 2-inch 1-liter HydraSleeve (HS-2-1L).
Spring Clips provide a quick release point and a secure tether connection for our standard and armored HydraSleeves. They also ensure proper sample recovery as the HydraSleeve will have the proper round opening as seen in these photos. Please note the check valve will remain closed due to the pressure of the water column pressing on the outside of the bag when the HydraSleeve is installed with the Spring Clip in place.
Spring Clips are also used with top weights. All HydraSleeve top weights will come with the appropriate sized spring clip.
Please click here for a link to the Spring Clip Instruction Sheet.
PLEASE NOTE: SPRING CLIPS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WIRE-WRAP WELLS, OR IF THERE ARE OBSTRUCTIONS OR ROUGH EDGES IN THE WELL.
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When spring clips cannot be used there is an alternative method to attaching the HydraSleeve to the tether. The tether can be tied to ONE side of the HydraSleeve utilizing the stiffener in the top of the sleeve as seen below in Plan B:
