I am a scuba diver, and I have dove in my pond, and you are correct I could sample by simply opening a bottle while down there but it's not exactly a tropical wonderland down there either. Besides I'm adding aeration and would like to be able to monitor the DO levels frequently, including in the winter. So a bottle on a string is much more appealing.


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