Pond Care Master Liquid Test Kit

Pond Care Master Liquid Test Kit for Ponds test for:
wide range pH (5.0 to 9.0)
Ammonia
Nitrite
Phosphate
This is a fast, easy and accurate kit for testing pond water. Included is information on how to perform each test, and how often to perform the tests to ensure optimal water chemistry.

Available only to the continuous 48 United States via ground shipping methods

Click <a href=http://www.pondcare.com/cms/Files/MSDS/PC_Master_Test_041808.pdf> here</a> for the MSDS Sheet for this product direct from the manufacturer (PDF viewer required).

Directions for testing Wide Range pH:

1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of pond water (to the line on the tube).
2. Add 5 drops of Wide Range Indicator Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.
3. Cap the test tube and invert tube to mix solution. Do not hold finger over open end of tube as this may effect the pH of the test solution.
4. Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution with those on the pH color chart. The tube should be viewed against a white background in a well-lit area.

Directions for testing Ammonia:

1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
2. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.
3. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.
4. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds. Do not hold finger over the open end of the tube, as this may affect the test results.
5. Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop.
6. Read the test results by matching the test solution against the ammonia color chart. The tube should be viewed against the white area beside the color chart. Color comparisons are best made in a well-lit area. The closest match indicates the ppm (mg/L) of ammonia in the water sample.

Directions for testing Nitrite:

1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of pond water (to the line on the tube).
2. Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.
3. Cap the test tube and shake well for 5 seconds. Do not hold finger over open end of tube as this may effect the test results.
4. Wait 5 minutes for full color to develop.
5. Hold the test tube against the white area above the color chart, compare the sample with the printed colors.
6. The closest match indicates the total nitrite in the water sample.

Directions for testing Phosphate:

1. Rinse a clean test tube with water being tested.
2. Fill the test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
3. Holding the bottle vertically, add 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution Bottle #1. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
4. Now, holding the bottle vertically, add 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution Bottle #2. Note: Bottle #2 contains a very thick solution and may require increased pressure to release drops.
5. Cap and shake the test tube vigorously for 5 seconds.
6. Wait 3 minutes for color to develop.
7. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the Phosphate Color Card. The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card. The closest match indicates the ppm (mg/L) of total phosphate in the water sample.