Contact Us 0044 (0)1933 664746 Log In My Account Wishlist Contact
Metals-Lab-sample-bottle

TDS Water Test (Laboratory Test)

£62.99 Inc VAT (£52.49 Ex VAT)

Easy to Use – simple sample collection – no prior knowledge required
Accredited Laboratory for expert analysis (ISO 17025)
Certified Laboratory Results from a UK based lab in 5 easy steps
Free shipping – return packaging and shipping to the lab included
Bulk Buy discounts available

Bulk Order Discount (Unit Price)

Quantity Price
1 £62.99
2 - 3 £55.00
4+ £50.00
SKU: TDS-LAB-1 Categories: ,
SimplexHealth Laboratory
Trustpilot

Description

This laboratory test will check for Total Dissolved Solids in your water sample.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the total amount of mobile charged ions, including minerals, inorganic salts or metals dissolved in a given volume of water, these elements are usually calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium cations and carbonate, hydrogencarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate anions. TDS is directly related to the purity of water and the quality of water purification systems.

The presence of Total Dissolved Solids may affect the taste of water. The palatability of drinking water has been rated by panels of tasters in relation to its TDS level as follows**:

  • excellent, less than 300 mg/litre;
  • good, between 300 and 600 mg/litre;
  • fair, between 600 and 900 mg/litre;
  • poor, between 900 and 1200 mg/litre; and
  • unacceptable, greater than 1200 mg/litre.
  • water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptable because of its flat, insipid taste.

(** source: WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, Total Dissolved Solids in Drinking Water)

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis.

  • Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps
  • Includes everything required to carry out the test
  • Simply collect the water sample and post it to our UKAS accredited laboratory for expert analysis*
  • Results available within 10-12 working days after posting the water sample
  • Ideal for home & business use including the sports and leisure industry, private water supplies (bore holes, springs, wells), hotels, care homes, healthcare premises, eduction sector, farm premises and property management

Suitable for:  Potable water analysis as well as fresh water samples, including water from tanks, taps, wells, springs, boreholes, ponds, as well as rain water.

The kit for laboratory analysis contains:

  • Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample(s),
  • Sample pots to take 1 water samples of 500ml,
  • Insulated & pre-paid return packaging,
  • Analysis by an accredited laboratory.

Each order is shipped with 1x insulated packaging and pre-paid postage label; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places, then please place separate orders.

How to use:  Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions as well as postage box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) within 10-12 working days of posting the water sample.

  • Courier collection is included within your order:
    • Freeze enclosed ice packs overnight and place in insulated box
    • Take the sample on the same day of the courier collection.
    • Water sample to be returned within 6 weeks of despatch date (unless otherwise agreed).
Please contact us for bulk orders and if you would like to set up regular testing. We can provide you with a customised quote.
(*The laboratory has been accredited by UKAS for various bacteria analysis of potable as well as water from spa & pool.)

Please note:

  • We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.
  • Water samples must be taken the same day they are collected (this is vital for accurate analysis). Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available).
  • If you are planning to have more than 1 sample analysed, then all samples need to be taken and shipped to us for analysis at the same time. If you are planning on taking the samples at different times and/or places, then please place separate orders so that we can supply the correct amount of insulated packaging and pre-paid postage labels.
  • This product requires insulated packaging to prevent the bacterial levels from changing in the post, the insulated packaging is therefore mandatory. Where the insulated packaging includes ice-packs then these need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample.
  • Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.
  • This service is only available for UK customers. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please do contact us.
  • Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.

MPN: TDS-LAB-1

Additional information

Weight2000 g

Brand

SimplexHealth Laboratory

 

  • We ship orders daily Monday – Friday (except bank holidays)
  • Fast & efficient shipping
  • 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.
  • DHL Courier (1-2 business days) – This express service is usually a next working day delivery (depending on location). Being a 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.
  • 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?

If you have not received your goods after 14 working days, then please contact us and we will chase your delivery. The quickest way is to contact the team by email (quoting your order number and contact details) or call us on +44 (0) 1933 664746 (Monday to Friday 9am – 5.00pm). It is out of our control if delivery gets delayed due to postal strikes or natural disasters, however we will do our best to help solve any problems with lost items.

Returning an item

We want you to be happy with your purchase but understand that sometimes you may need to exchange or return an item. Follow our returns procedure if you would like to return a faulty, damaged, duplicate, incorrect or unwanted item. This can be viewed here or under Returns at the bottom of the screen.

Related products