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Description These water test strips are perfect to check the pH & alkalinity of drinking, tap and bottled water. Testing the pH and alkalinity of water is important: Tap water should have a pH of 6.5 to 9.5. Pure water should have a pH of approx 7. A very high or low pH can be an indicator of problems with water quality. This is especially the case for private water supplies. If the pH is high, then the desinfectant can not work properly. If a pH is low, then water can be corrosive for metal parts, ie. lead from lead pipes can leach into water or metal parts can be damaged causing pinhole leaks and/or staingin on fixtures and fittings. Alkalinity stabilises the pH, preventing it from sudden changes. It is a measure of the capacity of the water to resist a change in pH. Recommended alkalinity in drinking water is 20-200ppm as CaCO₃. High alkalinity can cause scaling and mineral build-up. A single test strip has been designed with two separate test pads: one for pH and the other for total alkalinity. Simple Dip-Wait-Read Testing Method Fast and accurate results Test strips are stored in a resealable bag to protect them Ideal for quick and reliable testing of water Accurate test results for each element are achieved less than one minute This product is safe and easy to use since there are no chemicals to mix, an MSDS is not required Suitable for: fresh water samples, including water from taps, wells, springs, boreholes, ponds as well as rain water Sensitivity: pH: 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 11.0                          Total Alkalinity: 0, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240, 720 ppm (mg/l) How to Use: Dip test strip into water sample for 10 seconds without motion. Remove strip and immediately match colour of strip to the colour chart. Complete colour matching within 15 seconds. Contains: 50 strips per pack Total Test time: 25 seconds Please note: not suitable to test pool & spa water. To view our full range of Pool & Spa testers, click here. General description: For semi-quantitative determinations. Detection method: colorimetric. Fast, simply dip and read indicator paper. Consists of a plastic strip with attached sealed test paper. Compare colour change of test paper with fields of equal size on colour chart provided on plastic box. Please note: that this is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking. It provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. SimplexHealth expressly disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance of test results. This is not a measuring instrument. Store in a cool, dry (below 32°C) place and away from excess heat and direct sunlight. No MSDS required. Keep away from children and pets. Avoid contact of test areas on strips with skin & eyes, do not ingest or expose to acids. MPN: pHALK-10