Prevent dropped probe rod strings!

This easy-to-use Adjustable Rod Holder gives you hands-free operation around your tool string while adding or removing rods. All of the work associated with the rod holder is done with your foot! The Adjustable Rod Holder is used with the Macro-Core® MC5, DT22, and DT32 sampling systems when an inner rod sampling string is used. It prevents rod strings from falling into the “black hole” and eliminates costly downtime.

The rod holder grip can be hand-adjusted to conform with the different surface finishes of new and used rods. The rod holder allows the field operator to user their hands to remove or add rods to the tool string while using their foot to release or hold the inner rod string.

The rod holder sits on the outer rod string (either the ID of 3.25 in. probe rods or the OD of 2.25 in. probe rods). A notch in the front of the holder allows for easy, one-hand setup,” explained Dave Golden, Project Designer, “and the holder can be used anytime when inner rods are added or removed.” The rod holder can be used with either the Geoprobe® 1.25 in. Light-Weight Center Rods or regular 1.25 in. Geoprobe® probe rods.

(above left) Use your foot to release the inner rod string. (above middle) The grip on the rod holder is tightened or loosened by hand to adjust to the different surface finishes of either new or used rods. (above right) The rod holder sits on the outer rod string (either the ID of 3.25 in. probe rods or the OD of 2.25 in. rods which are shown here). It’s a great way to eliminate the expensive and time-consuming problem of rods falling downhole. It also eliminates the need for vice grips ... which also fall downhole!