This Water Quality Test Kit tests 2 water samples for 7 of the key parameters and 1 water sample for bacteria - making it ideal to check the quality of your water. This kit tests for: coliform bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, total hardness, total alkalinity, total chlorine, free chlorine & pH. Using these parameters, the settings on household appliances like dishwashers, water improvers can be adjusted for optimum performance.
Suitable for: fresh water samples, including water from taps, wells, springs, boreholes, ponds as well as rain water
- Easy to use kit provides a convenient way to check your water for 8 key parameters.
- Do-it-yourself test kit. Everything needed to perform and analyse the tests is included.
- The tests are fast and provide you with results in minutes. Only the bacteria test takes 24 - 48 hours.
- Requires no technical training, instrumentation, powders, liquids or tablets. Non-toxic ingredients.
- Easily compare your results to the drinking water standard for the EU/UK using the information included.
- The bacteria test includes an E.coli check - so should you have a positive test result than you check with a UV-light (separately available) if E.coli was present in the water sample.
- Each test kit includes:
- 1 x coliform bacteria test, with simultaneous E.coli detection
- 2 tests for each: free & total chlorine, nitrate & nitrite, hardness, pH and total alkalinity.
- Detailed test instructions, colour chart as well as information to compare the results to EU/UK drinking water standards
This test uses our simple Dip-Wait-Read Method. To view the full Instructions click here.
Specification:
| Test |
Sensitivity |
Test Range |
Result Time |
| Bacteria* |
1 colony per 100 ml |
present/absent |
24 to 48 hours |
| Total Alkalinity |
0, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240, 500 ppm (mg/l) |
0 to 500 ppm |
30 seconds |
| Free Chlorine |
0, 0.05, 0.2, 0.6, 1.5, 4, 10 ppm (mg/l) |
0 to 10 ppm |
50 seconds |
| Total Chlorine |
0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 4, 10 ppm (mg/l) |
0 to 10 ppm |
40 seconds |
| Total Hardness |
0, 50, 120, 250, 425, 1000 ppm (mg/l) / 0, 3, 7, 15, 25, 59 GPG |
0 to 1000 ppm |
30 seconds |
| Nitrate (as N) |
0, 2, 10, 20, 50 ppm (mg/l) |
0 to 50 ppm |
1 minute |
| Nitrite (as N) |
0, 0.2, 1, 1.5, 3 ppm (mg/l) |
0 to 3 ppm |
1 minute |
| pH |
2, 4, 5, 6.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12 |
2 to 12 |
30 seconds |
*The bacteria test kit detects total coliform (which is faecal bacteria for the most part) which are commonly used to determine the sanitary quality of water. Should the result be positive then the presence of E.coli can be established using a UV-light.
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Please note: that this is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking. This test kit provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. SimplexHealth expressly disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance of test results. This is not a measuring instrument. Store in a cool, dry (below 32°C) place and away from excess heat and direct sunlight. No MSDS required. Keep away from children and pets. Avoid contact of test areas on strips with skin & eyes, do not ingest or expose to acids. Use a fresh water sample for each test. Do not touch test pad and do not consume water which has been tested.
