The Power Winder uses a standard power drill to operate. The drill can connect directly to the ¼" hex fitting on the Power Winder, or an optional flex drill adaptor can be used to allow more ergonomic operation. The drill turns the rollers that are in contact with the reel. The drill can be operated at various speeds, in forward and reverse, to turn the reel and unwind and rewind the tape.
Reels using the Power Winder can be placed on the ground, on a Solinst Field Table, or other flat surface. Small reels can also be secured to a well casing using a tape guide or optional cinch straps.
The Power Winder is ideal for use with Solinst Water Level Measurement Devices, but can also be used with Solinst Tag Lines or pump tubing reels, such as the Model 425 Discrete Interval Samplers. When connected to a Solinst Level Measurement Device, using with a drill at a very slow speed setting can allow precise level measurements.