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What type of maintenance does a water sampler require?

The need for cleaning and maintenance varies depending on the sampler being used, as well as the fluid being sampled and tested. The following, however, are some general maintenance suggestions for all water samplers:

• Routinely check that all tubing is clean and free of obstructions.
• After analyzing the samples, clean the sample containers.
• Routinely check that all tubing is free from cracks or splits.
• Replace any worn parts.
• Replace tubing to avoid algae or bacterial growth.
• Clean any dirty parts.
• Check that water sample volumes in the sample containers are correct. (A significant variance would require further investigation.)
• Using the controller, ensure that all samples have been collected as programmed. (Missing samples would require further investigation.)
• If a refrigerator is used, ensure that samples are kept at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius.
• If continuous sampling is desired, remove the filled sample containers, and replace them with clean, empty sample containers.

Refer to the specific water sampler’s instruction manual for detailed maintenance information.

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