Palintest have announced that the ChloroSense, ChlordioXense, ChlordioX Plus, ChloroSense HR and PAASense units have been discontinued and have been replaced by the Kemio. The Kemio is a multi-parameter next generation instrument capable of measuring chlorine (free and total), chlorine dioxide, chlorite and peracetic acid (PAA) in water. You can read our post on the feature of the Kemio here.Â
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Visual test kits are a cheap, quick and easy way to test for different parameters in water samples. The VISOCOLOR range from Macherey-Nagel are a range of visual colorimetric and titrimetric test kits. The Range includes VISOCOLOR alpha, ECO and HE. To help you find which kits are best suited for your needs the differences and benefits of each are detailed below. Titrimetric Test Kits A ...
Macherey-Nagel have a selection of VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows available for free Chlorine, total Chlorine and pH photometric determination. [caption id="attachment_13713" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Free Chlorine VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows[/caption] The benefits of VISOCOLOR Powder Pillow includes: Long shelf life- 5 years from production Easy dosing- all reagents in just one powde...
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The very popular Camlab Water MC500 is being replaced by a new, enhanced version, the Tintometer MD 600. The new photometer enjoys the same popular, portable style of the MC500Â and incorporates all the same technology. Enhanced features include a backlit display to enable easy readings and...
We are doing some testing in the field for water quality parameters such as Ammonia and Iron, However the range of the test is not sufficient for the samples we have. Is there a simple way of diluting the sample in the field?
Many test kits have limited range due to the chemistry used in the test. A simple method of diluting your sample in the field is the Palintest dilution tube which has g...
I need to make a simple dilution but i don't have a lab?
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Camlab offer a range of products to make measurement as simple as possible. We supply a range of test kits and water testing for all budgets and applications such as simple test kits or test strips to multiparameter systems to test 100's...
The Hach Lange Dr5000 spectrophotometer is no longer available and has been replaced by the new  Hach Lange Dr6000 spectrophotometer.
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Camlab are still able to service these units and supply test kits.
If you are looking for a new unit we can quote you for a new Hach Lange Dr6000 spect...
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New HSE guidance has suggested the bacterial contamination of fluids and associated machinery and pipework should be monitored and controlled. specifically this means that cutting fluids should be subject to periodic checks
The advice suggest weekly checks
Camlab can supply a simple test that takes 4...
We often get customers who are confused by some of the terms used on water testing reagents, there are Test Kits, reagent sets, reagent vials, powder pillows, tablets and many more.
The simple answer when browsing the website is to ask using the online help, but here are some basic definitions
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Test kit: S...
I have just bought some pH buffers from camlab and I need some certificates for my quality department?
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Many of the pH buffers available from Camlab have a certificate of analysis which can be obtained just by supplying a Part number and a batch number. A pdf of this certificate can then be emailed to yo...
PrimeQ Real time PCR Filter SelectionÂ
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Filter selection
When performing experiments requiring detection of more than one fluorophore, it is highly desirable for minimal overlap in signal from each dye. Whilst the choice of fluorophore used is important, the design of the optics for samp...
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I have some pH buffer capsules which I make up into liquid pH buffer solutions for calibrating my pH meter and I wondered what is the shelf life once it is made up?
The reagecon buffer capsules are a simple way of extending shelf lifes of pH buffers. the powder is made up to a speci...
Thanks for sharing such a great information.. It really helpful to me.. I always search to read the quality content and finally i found this in you post. keep it up!
I came across your article about "DPD Tablets" on Camlab Info, and it's a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about water testing and analysis using DPD tablets. Your explanation of their usage and significance in water quality monitoring is quite informative.
This article on nanocolor tube tests is a gem for analytical enthusiasts. The idea of zero calibration is intriguing, and your detailed explanation makes it accessible. The step-by-step process helps demystify the technique for beginners like me. The use cases you've highlighted, particularly in...
Grant have introduced the new Controlled Rate Freeze Thaw (CRFT), which is a liquid nitrogen and cryogen free controlled rate freeze and thaw system for cryopreservation in a wide range of applications. Cryopreservation is a process where biological materials such as cells, tissues...
A dipslide is a means of testing the microbial content of liquids. This is a common method of monitoring and measuring microbial activity within many systems and commonly cooling systems. Usually the use of a dipslide is the first line of defence for the testing of microbial issues that could be...
Purchasing items using donated funds without the burden of VAT will now save many Millions of pounds each year which can be put to better use in advancing scientific knowledge to provide new treatments and cures that will shape the medicines of the future.
Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as...
