Why Water Testing Kits Should Be Part Of Your Home

By Agnes Dickson


Just like oxygen, there cannot be life without water. Whether for plants or animals, an environment without this life giving liquid cannot be habitable. That is why there are traces of this liquid even in the driest deserts on earth. Most wild animals could survive as long as their sources are not severely contaminated; human are a little different. We are very sensitive to any slight contamination. This therefore calls for water testing kits, so that all sources that we use is safe.

Before going about with the test, it always pays to first consider the original source, the targeted use and the amount to be tested. These are necessary so as to settle on the best kit to use at any given situation. More so, it ensures that the process is done faster with the correct sample taken.

Being aware of its source is in fact the starting point. It gives a rough idea of what contamination might be present in the liquid being tested. This allows for faster process and better results. Different sources are likely to be contaminated by different sources of pollution. A source close to sewer line is for instance, quite different from that close to a mining field or even in a big industry releasing its wastes into the water body.

When hard water is used, it is not good for plant health. It also affects your family members, domestic animals and even pets. Just in a similar manner, it is not good for any laundry work or even dishwashing since it does not lather easily. As such, more of detergent is used and much more energy and time is wasted. In order to avoid waste of resources and time, it is important that all measures are taken by ensuring that water is of the best quality.

The units used to conduct the tests are widely in all major stores. They are available in numerous designs as shown by many firms that have gone into their manufacturing. With such a large number of brands in the store, it is pivotal that you get all the necessary points that could help you during the selection process.

They are very distinctive in many ways, designs and indeed prices, but the area of use does not vary. As such, your only worry is what brand gives the best results and the least possible cost. You should always remember that kits are used to test and not to clean.

They exist in two major types, the dry reagents that depend on either powders or tablets and the liquid based kits. The dry powder reagents are usually time dated and you should start by reading the date. If expired, the readings will be wrong. They must also be stored in cool places to avoid premature expiration. It is advisable to look for wide mouthed testers when buying a dry powder tester.

It is not a good idea to use untested water, particularly when the test kits have become so cheaply and easily accessible. Using them is also easy, you just need to pay attention to the user manual that accompanies each of the devices. Otherwise, the family health should come first.




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