{"product_id":"van-essen-instruments-diver-copper-shield","title":"Van Essen Instruments Diver Copper Shield","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Diver Copper Shield protects the CTD-Diver from bio-fouling and reduces maintenance cost.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diver Copper Shield protects the  CTD-Diver from bio-fouling and reduces maintenance cost. There are many methods that can be used to prevent and remove the bioaccumulates. However, these methods can be expensive and detrimental to the environment. There is a lesser known natural solution that is a good match for the CTD-Diver and is effective at reducing the development of microorganisms. The Diver Copper Shield is a copper coil shield specifically designed to significantly reduce the growth of algae on the electrodes. Thus reducing the need for maintenance and reducing the time spent on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is bio-fouling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or animals on wetted structures. This is especially prominent in surface waater monitoring in warm environments. Bio-fouling causes an algal growth on the electrodes of the CTD-Diver. This may affect the conductivity readings and increases the need for maintenance. Removing the biological materials from the electrodes can be damaging over a prolonged period of time and increase time spent in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"headline\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sub-headline\"\u003eClick here to learn more about the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"indent-content\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLower maintenance intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReduced algae growth on the conductivity sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImproved conductivity readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEasy to install and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"headline\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sub-headline\"\u003eClick here to view product applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"indent-content\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEstuary and tidal monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSalt flats\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeptic and waste water applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLandfill sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeawater (mooring) installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAquaculture and aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSpecific groundwater wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"headline\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sub-headline\"\u003eClick here to view product specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"indent-content\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWetted materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCopper, POM, Viton\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5992\/3873\/files\/CopperShield_schematic-216x300.png?v=1784862848\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Van Essen Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64192412975473,"sku":"AS350","price":358.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5992\/3873\/files\/diver-copper-shield-800.png?v=1784081331","url":"https:\/\/www.davisinstruments.com\/products\/van-essen-instruments-diver-copper-shield","provider":"Davis Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}