DPD tablets
DPD tablets (diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) are used to determine chlorine in water and can also be used to test bromine, iodine and…
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Ground Water and Surface Water testing, a solution from Horiba’s LAQUA Range
Testing of ground and surface water is a key part of routine testing for water companies. Depending on the need,…
New Portable Spectrophotometer – includes nephelometric correction
The new NANOCOLOR Advance portable spectrophotometer from MACHEREY-NAGEL works with their extensive range of colourimetric test kits for water and…
What is Alkalinity and should I be worried about it in my Pool or Hot Tub?
With all pools or hot tubs, one of the most important jobs is making sure that your water is regularly…
How can I measure low sodium concentrations with an ISE?
Sodium’s chemistry means that you cannot measure its concentration with a simple test kit or reagent and photometer combination like…
Hach release new LCK vials for ammonium
Hach have released two new LCK vials for use with their spectrophotometers for use when testing for ammonium. Hach LCK503…
Zero Calibration with Nanocolor Tube Tests
Nanocolor tube tests are produced by Macherey Nagel and contain pre-dosed reagents housed within a 16mm cuvette. They are designed…
How do I measure and calibrate at low level turbidity?
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water and is used as a key water quality indicator. This can…
What are SpecCheck standards and can they be used for calibration?
SpecCheck standards are solid gel secondary standards produced by Hach. They are for use with their photometers. They are presented…
Why accurate pool water testing is now more important than ever
The last few months have shown us how important it is to control hygiene in all areas of life. This…
Pool Testing from Palintest which kit should I use?
Palintest provides an extensive array of options for testing pool water. In order to decide which testing system best suits…
How do I look after my LAQUAtwin Sensor?
Proper usage and maintenance of the LAQUAtwin pH and Ion meters, especially the sensors that come in contact with samples,…