Mini Bladder Pumps
The pneumatic Mini Bladder Pumps are designed to obtain a representative groundwater sample with the assistance of a controller to provide variable flow rates. The controller allows the user to match the pumping rate to the well recharge rate, limiting the stress on the formation. With the small volume per cycle, the fluid velocity at the pump inlet is substantially reduced, making the pumps ideal for low-flow sampling. The high-efficiency design enables pump rates from 5 mL to nearly 2 L/min when used with one of our Precision Dual Range Controllers. The 1.66-diameter pump will produce flow rates up to 2 gpm.
Applications for Mini Bladder Pumps include
- Specially designed for low flow sampling.
- Low flow ground water purging and sampling
- 1/2 inch and larger-diameter Sch 40 wells
Please refer to the ordering information tab below before making your selection.
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Tech Tip: The amount of pump submergence will affect the pump flow rate. Pump curves were developed with 10 ft submergence.
The bottom inlet of the pump is positioned at the desired sampling point, generally at the mid-section of the well screen. The inner Teflon® bladder will fill with fluid based on the submergence of the pump. The annular space is pressurized using the controller and the liquid is gently lifted to the surface. All pumps can be supplied contaminant free.
Tech Tip: In portable applications, the pump is easily decontaminated by submersing it in a cleaning solution such as Alconox®. Then the pump is cycled to circulate the solution through the internal components. This method avoids the need to replace bladders after each use.
Dedicated assemblies can be supplied to reduce cross-contamination, and well disturbance and facilitate installation. The pump, tubing, and well cap assemblies are plastic bagged and each assembly is identified with your well ID number and the well depth.
