Porous Pots for SP and IP Surveys

An Easy way to find gold!

A.G.O. manufactures plastic porous pots designed for use in self potential (SP) and induced polarization (IP) surveys.

For more information on the usage of porous pots in Self-Potential (SP) surveys, see the following article:

A Guide to Prospecting by the Self-Potential Method by S.V. Burr

Features:

  • Lexan® plastic construction
  • Extremely durable (unlike ceramic porous pots)
  • See the fluid level (unlike ABS porous pots)
  • 4" L x 2 " Dia (nominal)
  • Replaceable bottom made from Fireboard™ (or equivalent)

Applications: Disseminated sulfides, gold, silver, base metals, sink holes, groundwater investigation

Tips:

  • Clean copper tube with sandpaper before activating with CU Sulphate solution
  • A light coat of mud on the bottom gives good response in dry conditions
  • Do not freeze porous pot with solution inside
  • Empty and clean porous pot before shipping

Bottom Replacement:

  • If the bottom becomes damaged, remove and clean insert groove
  • Using a file, taper replacement bottom edge
  • Apply RTV silicone to groove, then press down on a flat surface until the bottom is located flush with the bottom of the Lexan® plastic housing
  • Let stand overnight allowing the RTV to set
  • Recommended RTV - Dow #3140RTV
Porous pot
Induced polarization survey - porous pot

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