Automated Cyst Extraction

Procedure:

  • Add 400 ml tap water to graduated beaker.
    Bucket Machine 1
  • Raise volume to 500 ml with soil.
  • Allow sample to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Thoroughly stir sample.
  • Allow sample to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Add soil/water mixture to the machine beakers and raise volume to 1800 ml.
    Bucket Machine 2
  • Open valve to air drills and allow to stir for 15 seconds.
    Bucket Machine 3
  • Dump samples 15 seconds after stirring (through a #20 over a #60 sieve.
    Bucket Machine 4
  • Collect what is caught on the #60 sieve.
    Bucket machine 5

Updated 04/04/2006 - 2:35pm