How to use the SimplexHealth 13-in-One Test Kit


Instructions for Use

This test kit contains everything that is needed to nd out if water contains any undesirable levels of 13 different contaminants. Please read the instructions carefully before beginning any of the tests. With this test, two different water samples can be compared (except for bacteria) to each other and the Desired Values.

Drinking water, which tests outside the desired values may be dangerous to your health.

The test strips are a safe, reliable, and accurate way to detect the quality of your drinking water. The chemicals used in each test
strip amount to about 3% of the chemicals typically used in powder pillow/ wet-chemical test methods, so the chemicals used pose no signi cant hazard as long as test procedures and precaution are followed.

For best results whilst using the kit:

  1. 1  Not recommended for children. Keep out of reach of children and

    pets. Choking danger.

  2. 2  Store the test kit at room temperature and away from direct sunlight

    and heat.

  3. 3  For the best results, use the test strips within their ‘use-by’ date

    where applicable.

  4. 4  Do not put the test strips or powder in your mouth.

  5. 5  Wash your hands before and after running the bacteria test.

  6. 6  Collect a fresh COLD/ROOM TEMPERATURE water sample for

  7. 30 seconds to 1 minute before collecting a sample for testing. Use test strips in a well-lighted area. Daylight is ideal, but not direct sunlight.

    1. 7  Be sure to follow each test procedure carefully as written.

    2. 8  Do not remove strips from packets until immediately before

      use. Keep them dry until dipped into the sample.

    3. 9  For best results, when matching strips with a hole (aperture), fold

      the white plastic handle of the strips under the aperture so it

      produces a white viewing background.

    4. 10  Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(d) the test strips can be

      considered non-hazardous so it should be possible to dispose

      of used test strips in regular waste.

    5. 11  Do not drink the water samples used for testing. Tested water samples

      should be discarded down a drain. After the bacteria test kit has been completed, some bleach should be added carefully, without touching the liquid (especially if the test was positive), to the bottle, then recap, mix and pour the mixturedown the toilet and ush.

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