Access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for health and well-being. Water testing kits are an effective way to ensure that your water meets the required safety standards. In this blog, we’ll explore some high-quality water test kits from MACHEREY-NAGEL and LaMotte, designed to detect harmful contaminants and maintain safe water quality. These test kits are simple to use and can provide reliable results, whether for home, professional, or industrial use.
MACHEREY-NAGEL Arsenic Test Paper
Detecting arsenic in water and air can be critical in many industries, including food and beverage production. MACHEREY-NAGEL’s Arsenic Test Paper offers a convenient solution for detecting arsine (a form of arsenic gas). This test paper, also known as mercury bromide paper, is commonly used in grape must, wine, or air testing.
How It Works:
For air testing, the test paper must first be moistened with acetic anhydride.
To detect arsenic in solutions, the arsenic must be converted into arsine gas by adding zinc and hydrochloric acid to the solution. The paper is then exposed to the gas phase to measure the presence of arsenic.
Important Notes:
The test paper should never be dipped directly into the solution; it only works in the gas phase.
For accurate results, store the test paper in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.
This makes the MACHEREY-NAGEL Arsenic Test Paper an essential tool for industries like winemaking, where arsenic detection is critical.
LaMotte Chlorine (Free & Total) Test Kit
Chlorine is commonly used in water treatment to kill harmful pathogens. The LaMotte Chlorine Test Kit allows you to measure free, total, and combined chlorine levels using chlorine DPD tablets and the Octa-Slide 2 Comparator.
Why Test for Chlorine?
Free Chlorine ensures that there’s enough chlorine present in the water to eliminate bacteria.
Total Chlorine measures all chlorine present in the water, including the chlorine that has reacted with organic materials.
Combined Chlorine refers to chlorine that has reacted with organic material and is less effective for disinfection.
This test kit ensures that you have the right amount of chlorine in your water, maintaining its safety and quality.
MACHEREY-NAGEL Duotest pH Paper
Maintaining the correct pH level in water is important for several applications, from drinking water to industrial processes. The MACHEREY-NAGEL Duotest pH Paper offers a high-precision solution with its two-indicator zones for improved accuracy.
Key Features:
The paper has two distinct indicator zones, separated by a hydrophobic barrier, to prevent colour mixing and improve accuracy.
Clear colour differentiation allows for easy and accurate reading of intermediate pH values.
Duotest pH paper comes in various measuring ranges, allowing you to find the perfect match for your specific testing needs.
Whether for monitoring pool water, drinking water, or laboratory samples, Duotest pH paper ensures that you get an accurate pH measurement every time.
LaMotte Insta-Test Alkalinity Test Strips
Alkalinity in water refers to its ability to neutralise acids and maintain a stable pH level. LaMotte Insta-Test Alkalinity Test Strips provide a fast and easy method for testing the alkalinity of your water sample.
How to Use Insta-Test Strips:
Collect a cup-sized water sample and dip the test strip for 2 seconds.
With the test pad facing up, read the result immediately, without shaking off excess water.
The strip should be discarded after 30 seconds to prevent inaccurate readings.
Premium Packaging for Longer Lasting Strips:
The Insta-Test strips come in LaMotte’s patented PopTop bottles, designed with several protective features:
A molded desiccant liner eliminates the need for loose desiccant bags.
A durable hinge guarantees the bottle can be opened over 1,000 times.
An airtight, waterproof seal protects the strips from moisture and UV light, ensuring accurate results over time.
These features make Insta-Test Alkalinity strips a practical and reliable tool for monitoring alkalinity in pools, spas, and other water sources.
Whether you’re testing for arsenic, chlorine, pH levels, or alkalinity, water quality test kits from MACHEREY-NAGEL and LaMotte offer the precision, reliability, and ease of use that professionals and homeowners alike require. Each of these kits comes with its own unique advantages, making them indispensable tools for anyone looking to ensure the safety and quality of their water supply.
Make sure to follow the instructions for each kit closely and store them properly to guarantee accurate results.