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Can I expand my Checkit Test kit to measure other parameters?
Q: I already have a Checkit Test kit and now I want to expand it to measure another parameter – what’s the best way to do this? A: The Lovibond Checkit Test kits can easily be expanded to cover new parameters with a Testpak ...
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Do you have any gloves that conform to EN 374-3 for Resistance to Chemical Permeation?
Q: Do you have any gloves that conform to EN 374-3 for Resistance to Chemical Permeation? A: Yes – the Bodyguards powder free Nitrile gloves in their GL890 range conform to this standard and have undergone the rigorous testing ...
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How can I finely control the vacuum applied by my vacuum pump or system?
Some vacuum pumps or built in vacuum systems do not allow fine control over the vacuum applied. For rough work like vacuum filtration this is not always needed, but for more sensitive work, for example when using a rotary evaporator, application of ...
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How can I ensure my export shipments stay within temperature during shipping?
Q: I need to send shipments overseas, but need to make sure that they have not been temperature abused during shipping. How can I prove to my customers that the goods have stayed within temperature while in transit? A: As you’re ...
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I need a roller mixer to fit different sizes of tubes and bottles, can you recommend one?
Q: I need a roller mixer, but our lab works with tubes and bottles in different sizes – what would you recommend? A: The Stuart range of roller mixers would be ideal. These have recently been updated, and are now more flexible than ever ...
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How should I clean a pH electrode, or revive a damaged electrode?
Traditional glass pH electrodes are very delicate and need regular care to keep them in good working order. If your electrode has been damaged by exposure to incompatible chemicals such as proteins, heavy metals or sulphides, you may be able to ...
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How can I measure Salt in food?
Sodium is a mineral required by the body for normal functions, but excessive intake can cause high blood pressure and hypertension. This has lead governments and regulatory bodies to focus on monitoring the levels of salt in foods in order to reduce ...
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How do you heat in a vacuum oven?
In a vacuum oven there is less air present to conduct the heat, so how do vacuum ovens ensure suitable heating of the samples? The Memmert VO series of vacuum ovens use a direct contact principle; each “thermoshelf” is heated so that ...
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Buy Smarter – what questions should you ask when buying a balance?
From highly sensitive 5 decimal place analytical balances right through to industrial floor scales that can withstand tough use and hosing down, balances come in all shapes and sizes. Choosing the right one is easy when you take the time to compile ...
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Balance Calibration – what are the options?
Balances are relied on in most laboratories and industrial sites for a range of experiments and everyday quality control or operational work. Keeping your balance regularly calibrated is essential to ensure the readings they give are accurate. ...
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Buy Smarter – what questions should you ask when buying a Spectrophotometer?
Spectrophotometers are relied on by a wide range of laboratories, for tests ranging from specific parameters, like chlorine or metals concentrations, right through to complex analyses of reaction kinetics. When choosing a spectrophotometer the ...
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How do Peltier elements work?
Peltier heating and cooling systems offer precise control as well as a big energy saving when compared to traditional compressor methods. Memmert utilise the technology in their cooled incubators (IPP) and their constant climate chambers (HPP) to ...
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Buy Smarter – what questions should you ask when buying a pH meter?
When you’re looking to buy a pH meter, whether it’s to start measuring or to replace an existing meter, the range of brands and specifications available is huge. With so many options it can be difficult to know where to start, but ...
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Can I monitor multiple points on one datalogger?
Yes – using the Ebro EBI-310 USB datalogger you can monitor up to 3 points with one unit. The logger has a built in sensor, but by adding an adapter and external probes the one unit can monitor the temperature of up to 3 locations. This ...
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High range chlorine testing – what are the options?
Higher range chlorine solutions are typically used for disinfecting products but standard chlorine meters often cannot measure to higher ranges. For example the Hach Pocket Colorimeter II for chlorine measures to a maximum of 2mg/L, and the MD100 ...
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Can I extend the range of the TPH in Soil kit by dilution?
The pocket colorimeter kit by Hach offers an immunoassay method to measure TPH (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons) in soil samples – a useful indicator of petrol pollution or contamination in soil. For areas of heavy contamination the range of the ...
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What specification thermometers are available, and what are the differences?
Thermometers are used in most laboratories across all industries, and a wide range are available to suit any temperature monitoring task. For high accuracy applications that need to adhere to international standards, traditional glass specification ...
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How can I measure the pH of food?
Measuring pH in food is a useful indicator of consistency over batches for quality control but can also be used to monitor foods where the pH changes over time – for example in yogurt production, brewing or to test the freshness of foods. ...
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How can I measure temporary and permanent water hardness?
Hard water is water with high levels of dissolved minerals, and usually occurs in areas where limestone and chalk are common. These minerals can be divided into two types, and so hardness is often considered in two categories – permanent ...
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How can I safely manage storage of chemicals on my site?
Most laboratories or industrial sites store chemicals of different hazard classes. On their own these each present certain hazards, but when mixed the danger can increase significantly. Storing your chemicals safely on site is crucial in ...