Bi-partite gouge auger model P
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♦ Eykelkamp Soil & Water Bi-partite gouge auger model P Meet the difference Eijkelkamp Soil & Water Nijverheidsstraat 30, 6987 EM Giesbeek, the Netherlands

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On these operating instructions When the symbol shown on the left is placed before a piece of text, this means that an important instruction follows. When the symbol shown on the left is placed before a piece of text, this means that an important warning follows pointing out a risk of injury to the user or damage to the device. The user is always responsible for it own personal protection. Text in italics means that the actual text is shown on the display screen. Description The bi-partite gouge auger model P consists of an auger body at the bottom side and a top part with handles. For the...

4. Cut the cylindrical column of material along the rims of the auger body. The sample left inside shows an almost completely undisturbed profile. 5. Empty the auger by pushing the sample for instance by using a bent spatula of 16 mm (spherical side upwards) Notes:  Keep the auger clean after use by rinsing contamination with water.  If the soil profile changes to soils holding gravel or rocks and stones the boring can not be continued.  If deeper boring is required then additional extension rods can be fitted. A ring spanner or open-end spanner 12x13 should be used to slacken or tighten...

Appendix: Rust on augers and gouges These augers and gouges are made of high tensile-strength forgeable iron-manganese steel. Both iron and manganese are non-toxic metals, abundant in the earth’s crust on which we live. Natural concentrations are very high. During storage and transport some rust may develop on the bare metal surface. During first use this rust will scour off quickly. You may also scour with some wet sand prior to first use. The auger or gouge is then ready for sampling of soil on all metals like zinc, cadmium, chromium, copper and even iron and manganese! Question 1: How do...