Wall Inspector Kit

Non-destructive Microbial Sampling in Wall Cavities

Wall Inspector Kit Product Data Bulletin PDF Wall Inspector Kit Operating Instructions

• Non-destructive sampling technique
  
  
• Economical and time-saving
  
  
• Simple and accurate screening
  
  
• Samples entire wall cavity
  
  
• Utilizes VersaTrap ® Cassettes for rapid analysis
  
  
• Analysis technique positively identifies Stachybotrys spores and other common fungal genera
  
  
• Greatly reduces the chance of fungal spore contamination of indoor air during sampling

 

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Wall Inspector Kit

Wall cavities, a common place for mold growth, can be sampled using the non-destructive Wall Inspector Kit. Unlike destructive methods such as core sampling that can also release fungal spores into indoor air, the Wall Inspector Kit requires only a small 3/8-inch hole in the base of a wall and greatly reduces the chance of fungal spore contamination of indoor air during sampling. The Wall Inspector Kit includes VersaTrap Cassettes, and other items needed for non-destructive sampling in wall cavities. The kit is used with a sample pump capable of drawing air at a flow rate of 15 L/min for short sampling times up to two minutes. When used correctly, the Wall Inspector Kit reliably samples fungal growth within wall cavities for microscopic analysis.

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Using the Wall Inspector Kit

The Wall Inspector Kit is simple to use. Locate the sample wall, drill a small hole in an inconspicuous area with the provided hand drill, and insert a VersaTrap Wall Adapter into the hole. Connect a provided VersaTrap Cassette to a sample pump capable of providing a 15 L/min airflow, such as the QuickTake™ 15, and sample for approximately two minutes. Seal the cassette and send to a laboratory for analysis.

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Hidden Mold Problems

Several agencies have determined that mold growth indoors can cause detrimental health effects. Wall cavities are common sites for toxigenic and allergenic fungi growth. Mold spores can emit from any wall opening, even electrical outlets, or be moved throughout a building via the ventilation system. Mold spore release is so insidious that regular air sampling of ambient indoor air may not detect an active problem because spores settle into carpeting and other materials in a building. These spores remain settled until human activity re-aerosolizes them causing exposure.

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Performance Profile

Sample Pump:	QuickTake 15 or other vacuum pump capable of providing specified flow rate
Pump Flow Rate:	15 L/min
Sample Time:	2 minutes
Type of Data From Analysis:	Total number and identification (genus) of fungal spores

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Wall Inspector Kits includes the following items:

10 VersaTrap Cassettes
10 VersaTrap Wall Adapters
Wall Adapter Rod
Drill with bit
Stud finder
606 Moisture Meter
Carry case

The Deluxe Wall Inspector Kit includes:
All of the above PLUS a QuickTake 15 Sample Pump with charger

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Ordering Information      

Description			Cat. No.
Wall Inspector Kit			225-9690
Deluxe Wall Inspector Kit		115 V	225-9691
		100-240 V	225-9691B
Media and Accessories			Qty.	Cat. No.
VersaTrap 37 mm Spore Trap Cassette Limited shelf-life			10	225-9820
			50	225-9821
VersaTrap Wall Adapters disposable plastic adapter fits over VersaTrap inlet for inserting into wall cavities.			5	225-9822
Wall Adapter Rod for removing debris from wall adapter.			ea.	225-9823
QuickTake 15 Sample Pump † 5 to 15 L/min, includes battery pack, AC charger/adapter, and cassette and tubing adapters		115 V	ea.	228-9515
		100-240 V	ea	228-9515B

*	Quantity discounts available
†	QuickTake pumps contain Li-Ion batteries and are subject to special shipping regulations

Wall Inspector Kit Product Data Bulletin PDF

Wall Inspector Kit Operating Instructions

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This page was last modified March 16, 2006