Testing solutions.

Quick screening tests. Test strips are a quick and cost effective method for screening tests in water. Common applications include drinking water and pool water. See the range of Hach tests strips at Hach Aquachek test strips. Recently we've added a range of test strips for testing nutrients in soil, soilless mixes and hydroponics. Read about them at Soil test strips. For testing pH in water and soils the pH-Fix test strips are ideal. See them at pH test strips.

Laboratory analysis. Our most frequently carried out tests are the Rural water test for bores and the Domestic water test. The Rural water test will help you decide if the water needs treating and if it can be safely used for stock and irrigation. You get a detailed report and we also make sure you get all our supporting notes which help you understand what the test results mean. This is backed up with phone support. Here is our number again 03 59 681 401. The Domestic water test can be adapted for your special needs for example in the food and beverage industry. New - Our UVA test (ultraviolet absorbance) provides a cost effective index of organic chemicals. This is a critical factor in understanding water quality and testing the efficiency of treatments.

Bacteria testing in the classroom. A good starting point for your next school science project is the Home water quality kit that tests E coli, coliforms and aerobic plate count bacteria. Read about the kits at Home water quality kit. The Micrology Labs test kits are simple to use and provide actual numbers of bacteria. We use the same kits in our lab. Kits come with full instructions and there are even step by step instructions with pictures on this website. Start learning about Bacteria in water. Teachers, there is no preparation with Easygel kits and students find them easy to use. Water tests.

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Mini guides. Check out our mini guides on a variety of topics from Aeromonas to Zinc. These are designed to help you get the best out of testing and measuring water, food and process parameters. Mini guides.

Water filters - can you afford not to have one? The range includes sediment and carbon cartridge filters and reverse osmosis filters.

New website: Water filters are now over at Water Doctor water filters.

Quick guides Choosing a test meter. Not all test meters are equal. It's important to find one that measures just what you want. Read more

Meter of the month. Read about our popular meters.

Soil tests you can do: Easy to use kits and test strips put you back in control of your soil fertility. Read more. For ultimate convenience the lamotte electronic soil testing lab tests for 15 major factors including major and minor nutrients. See it at Lamotte electronic soil lab.

Tech talk: Salinity. What those measurements mean. Salinity is a good overall measurement of the quality of your water. But not all salts are equal. Read more.

Water treatment - what are the options? Check out our Easy guide.

Measurements - which way?. With the large variety of test kits and meters available from the major suppliers it's hard to know which way to turn if you want to do some of your own testing. We're trying to clear the water so to speak by offering an overview of some of the key methods starting from the more commonly tested parameters. See Testing solutions.

HACCP - do you know your temperatures for food handling? Quick guide.

What's sharing your water? OK not all bacteria are bad, some almost friendly. But sometimes those little unpleasant ones muscle in on your water supply. What can you do about it? You can't frighten me.

New products: We're always searching out those nifty products that make your life easier. Here's the latest: Duotest pH papers for a wide range of applications in buffered solutions including beer brewing. PEHANON pH test strips for coloured solutions. See them at pH test strips and papers.