SDI test kits: what are they and how do they work?
What is SDI? Silt Density Index (SDI) is a measure to assess the fouling in water purification systems from Suspended…
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DPD tablets
DPD tablets (diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) are used to determine chlorine in water and can also be used to test bromine, iodine and…
Lovibond’s Portable Hand Held Meters with Data Logging. What is the Advantage?
Lovibond has two variations in its range of portable waterproof handheld meters. These electrochemical measuring instruments are designed for safety,…
Lovibond’s Comparators vs Photometers – which to choose?
Lovibond have been providing kits for water analysis or colour measurement for more than 130 years. Their core focus is…
XD 7000 and XD 7500 VIS/UV-VIS spectrophotometers
The XD 7000 (VIS) and XD7500 (UV-VIS) are state of the art water testing spectrophotometers, manufactured by Lovibond. Featuring a…
What filter paper is used to measure silt density index (SDI)?
Silt Density Index (SDI) is a test used to determine the levels of colloidal and particulate suspended solids in the…
Measuring high levels of free chlorine in water
Measuring high levels of free chlorine can be problematic; Colorimeters used to test free chlorine are based on a colour change…
Oxygen Meters- SD 400 Oxi L
The SD 400 Oxi L is Oxygen meter which allows the measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO) at a high level….
LOVIBOND Tintometer- PFX spare parts no longer available.
The Lovibond PFX range will no longer have spare parts manufactured and provided.
LOVIBOND Tintometer – EComparator firmware update
Lovibond have enhanced the firmware for the EComparator Series– An instrument designed for the colour measurement of water. The…
What’s the difference between Phosphate tests for Orthophosphate, Total Phosphorous, Acid Hydrolyzable Phosphates and Organic Phosphates?
Phosphate tests are often stated as reporting Orthophosphate or Total Phosphorous, but can also give other parameters like Acid Hydrolyzable…
How can I analyse cooling water samples?
The water used in cooling systems can have a great effect on operational safety and efficiency. Lovibond Tintometer have developed…