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Water Test Strips Aquarium
Water Test Strips Aquarium

Water Test Kit (5-in-1) Fresh & Salt water (50 strips)

£14.99 Inc VAT (£12.49 Ex VAT)

SKU: SH1043(50T) Categories: , , , , , ,
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Description

This 5-in-1 water test has been designed for fresh and sea water aquariums & ponds, and is ideal to test any fresh & salt water. It checks tests for 5 different elements: nitrate, nitrite, total hardness, total alkalinity and pH in one test strip.

The special pH test pad is designed for low-ionic and low-buffered waters present in aquariums. The test strips measure water hardness due to calcium carbonate and can help you determine whether you have hard or soft water in just seconds.

  • Simple Dip-Wait-Read Testing Method
  • Fast and accurate results
  • Test strips are stored in a plastic container to protect them
  • Ideal for quick and reliable testing of fresh & sea water
  • Accurate test results for each element in less than two minutes
  • This product is safe and easy to use since there are no chemicals to mix, an MSDS is not required

Suitable for:  fresh water, aquariums (freshwater and saltwater), aquacultures, ponds, drinking water, lakes, sea water, estuaries and streams as well as rain water

Contains: 50 test strips, each testing for all of the listed elements

Total Test Time: approx. 1 minute and 10 seconds

Testing Levels:

  • pH (read first): 6.4, 6.8, 7.2, 7.6, 8.0, 8.4
  • Total Alkalinity: 0, 3/54, 6/107, 10/179, 15/268, 20/357 dKH / ppm (mg/l)
  • Total Hardness*: 0, 3/54, 7/125, 15/268, 28/498 ppm DH, GPG / ppm (mg/l)
  • Nitrite**: 0, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 25 ppm (mg/l)
  • Nitrate**: 0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 ppm (mg/l)

*measured as calcium carbonate

**For the nitrite test pad, the unit of measure is as nitrite, not nitrite-nitrogen. For the nitrate test pad, the unit of measure is as nitrate, not nitrate-nitrogen.

How to use:

  1. Dip one strip with all pads into water sample for 2-3 seconds with gentle motion.
  2. Remove strip and hold level.
  3. Wait 1 minute, then compare colour change to colour chart on the container.

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 on colour chart provided.

Not sure which is the right water testing kit for you? Click here to compare our range of multi-pack options.

Please note: that this is a screening 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. Do not touch test pad and do not consume water which has been tested.

Made in USA

MPN: SH1043(50T)

Additional information

Weight60 g
Each kit contains:

50 test strips, each testing for each of the listed elements

Brand

SimplexHealth

 

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  • Order by 12 noon for same day dispatch
  • All orders are shipped from United Kingdom (UK)

UK Shipment Options:

  • FREE Super Saver (3-5 business days): £0.00
  • Royal Mail 1st Class (1-2 business days): £1.99
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24  (1-2 business days): £2.99
  • DHL Courier (1-2 business days): £6.98
  • Special Next Day (Monday to Friday): £9.98

Order by 12 noon for same day despatch. For urgent despatch after 12 noon, please call us on 01933 664746.

European Union (EU) Shipment Options:

  • European International Shipping (5 – 10 Days)
  • International Tracked
  • DHL International Tracked

All orders to the EU are shipped including VAT so no duty or VAT to pay to customs

Please feel free to contact us for more information about international shipping before placing an order.

Rest of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and USA Shipment Options:

  • International Shipping (5 – 20 Days) from £0.80 (can vary due to exchange rates)
  • International orders outside the European Union and Great Britain are sent excluding VAT. Local VAT as well as potential import/duty fees are charged by local customs on point of import. Customs fees vary depending on product, however most of our products (ie water test kits) are duty free (0%). Please feel free to contact us for more information (ie HS Code) before placing an order.

Worldwide:

  • We can ship worldwide – please contact us to obtain a quote for your destination

Please note:

UK Mainland Shipping Provided by:

  • Free Super Saver (3-5 business days) – This is a free service using 2nd Class Royal Mail and usually arrives within 3-5 working days. In the event that no one is at home to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
  • Royal Mail 1st Class (1-2 business days) – This service uses 1st Class Royal Mail, costs a small fee and usually arrives within 1-2 working days. In the event no one is in to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 business days) – This service uses 1st Class Royal Mail tracked service, costs a small fee and usually arrives within 1-2 working days. In the event no one is in to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
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  • Special Next Day (Monday to Friday) – This express service by courier or Royal Mail Special Delivery, is a next working day and fully tracked service. You will need to be in to accept delivery, otherwise they will attempt delivery again the following working day or you can collect from your local depot.
  • Higher value orders may be shipped using courier at no extra cost to ensure safe arrival.
  • Mainland UK includes England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all BFPO addresses.

International Delivery provided by:

  • Royal Mail International – Depending on the order value this is part-tracked delivery service from Royal Mail. Delivery can take up 2 weeks (depending on the destination country), however for Europe delivery times are aprox 5-7 days.
  • International Courier Delivery – Depending on the order value this is a fully tracked service and can take up to 1 week (depending on the destination country).
  • If the country that is receiving your order has strong regulations regarding the importation of goods including nutritional supplements, SimplexHealth cannot be held responsible for any additional fees incurred by Customs and/or Quarantine scanning. We also cannot accept responsibility for items returned by customs.

All delivery times are estimates and depend on local courier services as well as processing times through customs (where applicable).

I have not received my order what do I do?

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