Pool Water Sampling Tool

[Charlie227]

I'm looking for a pool water sampling tool/dipper that is inexpensive. I've seen some of the long handled lab equipment tools for water sampling, but they are quite expensive. I need something because I have torn my achilles tendon in the past and it's hard and painful to get down on my knees and get back up while taking a proper sample. Right now, I am leaning towards just making something. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

 

[mknauss]

A piece of 1/2 inch pvc pipe. Put in the water, put your thumb over the end, pull it out, and dump the water in a container.

 

[Charlie227]

Perfect. Just what I needed to know. I have a nice piece in my garage. Thanks so much.

 

[schatz]

I'm looking for a pool water sampling tool/dipper that is inexpensive. I've seen some of the long handled lab equipment tools for water sampling, but they are quite expensive. I need something because I have torn my achilles tendon in the past and it's hard and painful to get down on my knees and get back up while taking a proper sample. Right now, I am leaning towards just making something. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

My wife duct taped a cup to a branch and I use it almost daily, works great. I dont' get down low so well either.

 

[Charlie227]

My wife duct taped a cup to a branch and I use it almost daily, works great. I dont' get down low so well either.

Excellent. Thank you.

 

[Dave31410]

I use a turkey baster

 

[pjku79]

Good thinking. That is easier then sticking my whole arm in the water 5 times. Thanks for suggesting.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

If you have a hose bib at your pool equipment pad, you can use that when the pump's running.

 

[schatz]

Excellent. Thank you.

No problem, it's cheap and works fine, and been doing it that way for a couple years now.