Jar for TE-PM10-D Low Volume PM10 Inlet (16.67 LPM) SKU: TE-125

The TE-125 is a critical water collection jar component designed specifically for the TE-PM10-D PM10 Inlet for low volume 16.67 LPM particulate sampling. This jar serves as an essential moisture trap that protects downstream sampling equipment from water contamination while maintaining accurate particulate measurement in low volume air sampling applications.

Function and Design

The TE-125 jar collects water droplets that enter the PM10 inlet system through wind-blown rain or high humidity conditions. PM10 inlets typically include a water collector assembly with a glass jar to prevent moisture from reaching the filter holder and corrupting sample integrity. The jar's design allows continuous drainage while maintaining the precise 16.67 L/min flow rate required for proper PM10 particle separation.

Compatibility

This jar is engineered exclusively for use with the TE-PM10-D low volume PM10 inlet assembly. The TE-PM10-D inlet is designed for Federal Reference Method (FRM) and Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) applications operating at 16.7 LPM flow rates. It is not compatible with high volume PM10 inlets that operate at 1.13-1.70 m³/min flow rates.

Maintenance Requirements

Regular inspection and emptying of the TE-125 jar is essential for proper system operation. Water collection jars should be checked periodically and drained to prevent overflow that could compromise sample integrity. In high humidity or tropical environments, more frequent maintenance may be required to ensure optimal performance.

Applications

The TE-125 jar supports EPA-compliant ambient air quality monitoring in low volume sampling systems. The louvered 16.7 L/min PM10 inlet configuration is commonly used in PM10 and PM2.5 FRM samplers and FEM monitors for regulatory compliance monitoring, environmental research, and industrial hygiene applications where precise particulate measurement at lower flow rates is required.