If you are interested in booking a rental please contact our Service Department at ext. 39 or via email at Service@Halltechaquatic.com.

We maintain a large rental pool of equipment which is an ideal way to secure short term projects without carrying the burden of elevating capital equipment costs.  We also offer a trade in program for those wishing to move into new equipment from older generation equipment that has past its prime and showing fatigue.

We also have dip nets, extra gloves, batteries and poles available as well for rent.

Documents are available for download in PDF file format. – A free PDF reader is available HERE.

HT2000 Manual

Anode Pole / Cathode Tail Testing Guide

Return Instructions

(Battery Backpack Electrofisher in pdf format)  

 We have been asking a lot of questions and doing a lot of listening. Finally, an affordable solution for Electrofishing. The HT-2000 meets and exceeds all aspects of the Electrofishing Guidelines. Battery and electrical circuits are contained in a hermetically sealed, rugged case, integrated on our non-conductive and comfortable pack frame. Our unique telescoping anode pole with crutch-style handle allows hours of fatigue free use … even in strong current!
Specifications
 
Conductivity Range: 10 -1500 microsiemens/cm
Battery: 24 volt gell type (12V + 12V)
Output Voltage: 50 – 950 V in 11 steps (50, 100, 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 950V)
Output Power: 2kW (2000W) 2ms pulsed
Output Frequency: 5 – 250 Hz in 11 steps (5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 130, 160, 200, 250 Hz)
Weight: Approximately 29 lbs.
Overload Protection: Automatic Electronic, and 30A safety fuse
Electrodes : Telescoping anode pole (fits into field box),Stainless Steel trailing Cathode
Timer: 6 digit crystal controlled second counter
Multifunction Meter:  – Mean Current [A] (xx.x display)
- Peak Power [W] (xxxx display)
- Battery Voltage [V] (xx.x display)
Front Panel  – Charging Battery without disconnecting it from unit
 

Safety Features

- Emergency Off Switch – Disables the Unit
- Red Strobe Light “Power On” Alarm
- Audible “Power On” Alarm
- Water Immersion Power Off
- Waterproof Internal Battery Storage
- Anode Pole Operator Thumb Switch
- Electrode Out of Water Shut Off
- Emergency Shut-Off Switch on Pulsator Unit(E S O)
- Non-Conductive, Light-weight Backpack Frame
- Military Style Quick Release Shoulder Harness

HT 2000 meets the standardization guidelines of AFS. Our waveform is a square pulse between 2.3 milliseconds at 5 to 60 Hz (1% to 16% duty) and reduces from 2.3 milliseconds to 0.8 milliseconds at 60Hz to 250Hz (16% to 52% duty).

Halltech’s Own
Electrofishing Dip
Nets
 
Pricing

HT-2000 Battery Backpack Electro-Fisher Kit (#77520)
(includes telescoping anode pole, cathode, 2 batteries , charger & Aluminum field case)

Request Pricing – call us at 1.866.425.5832

The Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) is the national biomonitoring program developed by Environment Canada to provide standardized sampling protocols and a recommended assessment approach called the Reference Condition Approach (RCA) for assessing aquatic ecosystem condition.

CABIN is a collaborative program for the collection and assessment of biological data to determine the health status of aquatic ecosystems. Maintained by Environment Canada, CABIN provides participants with a nationally standardized protocol for the collection of benthic macroinvertebrate and stream information that is shared across the network using online tools. Collaborating with other agencies and organizations (both public and private) allows all participants to evaluate aquatic ecosystem health in a scientifically defensible manner at a fraction of the cost of doing so individually.

Benthic Invertebrate Sampling

What is a kick net?

CABIN uses a kick net sampling method standardized by sampling effort (i.e. time – 3 minutes). The kick net is a triangular metal frame holding a mesh bag of 400 micron size (Figure 16) with a collection cup at the end. One end of the metal frame is attached to a rake handle.

The part of the bag that attaches to the frame is made of canvas or ripstop-plastic tarpaulin to withstand abrasion. A detachable cup can be added to the end of the bag to facilitate removal of the sample. A 400 micron mesh net is recommended for general sampling.

Triangular kick net with 400 micron mesh net and detachable collection cup.

Bythotrephes Net

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Dear Halltech,

I wanted to take a moment and let you know we are very pleased with the backpack electrofishing unit we purchased this past year.   In addition to using the electrofisher in a stream environment, we also use it to anesthetize striped bass broodstock prior to spawning procedure and American shad prior to hormone implant.  The simplicity of the design and the fact Halltech customized our electrodes for electro-anesthesia contributed to a successful spawning season.   Thanks for making an effective and easy to use device!

Sincerely,

Forrest Sessions, Biologist
South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
Bonneau , SC

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Attention: Murray Hall & Gordon Robb
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On behalf of South Nation Conservation I would like to commend Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. and the service department for their quality work and professionalism while assisting us with our HT2000 Mark IV backpack fishing unit.  The service was completed quickly and smoothly to allow us return and complete our fieldwork in a timely fashion.  We also thank you for the donation of the Velcro safety straps to update the safety features of our backpack unit.

In addition we greatly appreciate Halltech loaning South Nation Conservation the new HT2000 Mark V unit for the purpose of our annual Watershed Tour Day during the service period.  There were many questions answered and misconceptions cleared regarding the practicality and safety of electrofishing, as well as, inquiries about the new Mark V unit.

 Again, it was a pleasure doing business with Halltech.

Thank You

Sincerely,

Josh Mansell

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Here are some aspects I like about the HT2000: The backpacker shocker frame is setup to ride higher on your back, so you can shocker deeper pools. The battery life is amazing! The outer-shell of shocker is a pelican case with great waterproofing. The unit is lighter than other shockers. Halltech’s service department is A+, always working hard to make sure our shocking equipment never goes down keeping us from completing our surveys.

Here are some of my testimonials from previous emails:

“Yeah, we have had great success shocking American eels with the HT2000 backpack shocker. We’ve shocked 100′s of eels in a few streams within the Hudson River watershed. Sometimes it looks like a horror film, watching all the eels squirm out of the substrate. Trust me, measuring all those eels is not fun.”

“Our HT2000 backpack shocker was on a fish survey recently where it was put into heavy use. We sampled 9 sites (1000 second runs) for a total of 9000 seconds on ONE battery. What a Work Horse!!!”

Kevin Poole
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Fisheries and Wildlife Department
State University of New York at Cobleskill
www.cobleskill.edu/fishandwildlife
(518)255-5349

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La machine a très bien fonctionné, la batterie garde sa charge durant toute une journée de travail, bravo. Nous avons travaillé avec à toutes les températures (chaud et même neige).
The machine very well worked, the battery keeps his load during all day in the field… BRAVO!!.  We worked in all the temperatures (hot and even snow)!

François Richard, biologiste, M.Sc.

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Mr. Hall,

We received our Halltech backpack electrofisher earlier this year.  We have been more than pleased.  The ease of use, comfort, and rugged construction at an affordable price are great.  It has worked well in high and low conductivity water.  I have spread the word around the office and our other crews want to try it out also.  Thanks again for the great service.

Joseph Zimmerman
Kentucky Wetland and Stream Mitigation Program
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman’s Lane
Frankfort, KY   40601
(502) 564-5237
(502) 545-1956 cell

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Our nets are custom made with the finest materials available. In most situations, knotless nylon mesh is used to reduce abrasion on the fish. Let us know what your requirements are and we will build a net tailor made to your specific water or fish conditions. All nets may be treated with an UVB coating to prolong their life.

Seines are available in mesh sizes from 1/8″ to 1/2″, in 4′, 6′, 8′ and 10′ heights(some mesh will require horizontal seams to achieve 10′ height). Sienes are attached to 3/16″ braided poly rope and may be ordered with weights and floats as well. Trap (Fyke) nets are very effective at trapping fish alive and unharmed. As shown the basic design consists of 2 steel frames, 4 to 5 steel hoops, and 1 or 2 throats. Frame size can vary from 27″x39″ to 4′x6′. Mesh sizes range from 1/8″ to 1″.

Hoop nets normally come with 7 steel hoops, with throats in the 2nd and 4th hoop. Mouth diameters can range from 2′ to 5′, with mesh sizes up to 3″.

Dip Nets

D-FRAME AQUATIC DIP NET
Ideal for sweeping over vegetation or use in shallow ponds or streams. The ring is made of rust-resistant powder painted steel, and is securely and easily attached to the hardwood handle using a threaded socket connection. Available in a variety ofmesh sizes in either rot resistant NITEX mesh or polyester netting.
#772001 D-Frame Dip Net – 1000 micron
#772005 D-Frame Dip Net – 500 micron

Anodes and Rings

Maintenance Charger

Electrofisher Batteries must be used and kept at or near full charge to ensure longevity.  Our Maintenance Charger allows you to store and trickle charger up to 4 batteries for those long winter months when your equipment may not be in use.  Nothing shortens the life of a battery better than allowing it to discharge completely.  An investment in a maintenance charger will pay off in the long term.

Gloves

Various Gloves available upon request.
Minimum Order Required. Please Call for details

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Our Electrofishers can be adapted to many applications that make them ideal collection tools for any number or aquatic species.  Please call to discuss your research requirement and if we can not help you, we may know someone who can.

For more information please contact: sales@halltechaquatic.com

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