A probing tool is also available to make continuous logs of soil conductivity and probe penetration rates. The Geoprobe Benefits . . . Geoprobe equipment has redefined the way sites are investigated in the Environmental Industry. In many areas of the country, Geoprobe machines and tools have displaced traditional drilling methods as the preferred mode of collecting subsurface samples. There are numerous reasons why Geoprobe techniques have found such wide acceptance in the field.
Mobilization is quick and economical.
Probing machines are easy to operate and relatively simple to maintain. Probing tools create small diameter holes which minimize surface disturbance. Geoprobes fold compactly and store in cargo vans or truck toppers where the unit and tools can be locked and secured. Geoprobe machines have lower capital costs and are more economical to operate than rotary drilling machines. Geoprobes can be used to sample all subsurface media including soil, groundwater, and soil gas.