{"product_id":"24-in-1-drinking-water-test-kit-165-strips","title":"24-in-1 Drinking Water Test Kit - 165 Test Strips + 2 Bacteria Tests for Tap \u0026 Well Water","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKnow what is in your water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palinoia 24-in-1 Drinking Water Test Kit screens tap, well, and other household water at home. The kit includes 165 strips and 2 bacteria tests, so you can check a source now and test it again later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat it tests for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach main strip checks 16 parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal hardness and total alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree chlorine and total chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron, copper, lead, zinc, and mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese and fluoride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloride, hydrogen sulfide, and carbonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQAC (quaternary ammonium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour specialty pouches add 7 more checks: nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, aluminum, chromium, tin, and nickel. Two jars screen for E. coli and total coliform. Together that is 16 strip parameters, 7 specialty parameters, and 1 bacteria screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen one main pouch at a time. Move the unused strips into the storage bottle and close the cap. Leave the other pouches sealed, and use an opened pouch within 6 months. Keep unopened pouches in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip a main strip and hold it flat. Compare the pads to the color chart within 60 seconds, in natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a bacteria test, fill a jar to the shoulder, cap it, and shake for 20 seconds. Keep the jar upright for 48 hours at 68–90°F, then read the color. Do not open the jar after incubation. Dispose of it after you read it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the separate instructions for the specialty strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to read the results\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the main-strip pads to the color chart at 60 seconds. On the bacteria jar, yellow or clear means possible coliform or E. coli indicator bacteria were detected. Blue-violet means the target bacteria were not detected. The reference guide lists EPA-based values where they apply, and the record log is there so you can compare the same source over time. A bonus eBook, Understanding Your Home Water Test Results, is included with the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor charts for this kit are also on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/24-in-1-color-charts\"\u003e24-in-1 color chart page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125 main strips in five sealed 25-count pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 specialty strips in four sealed 10-count pouches: nitrate\/nitrite, sulfate, aluminum\/chromium, and tin\/nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage bottle for the opened pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 bacteria test jars for E. coli and total coliform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor charts, reference guide, record log, and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners, renters, well owners, and anyone checking tap or well water. The kit is also packed for pool, spa, and aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor at-home screening only. These results are not a certified laboratory test. For legal, medical, or safety-critical decisions, use a certified laboratory or contact your local water authority.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"palinoia-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is this test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe strips and jars give an at-home screening result when you follow the instructions and read them at the stated time. They are not a certified lab test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eRead the main 16-parameter strips within 60 seconds. The bacteria jars are read after 48 hours at 68–90°F. Specialty strips use the times in their own instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I test well water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The kit is for tap and well water, and it can also be used on pool, spa, and aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store the strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eOpen one pouch at a time, keep the rest sealed, and store unused strips from the open pouch in the bottle with the cap tight. Use an opened pouch within 6 months. Keep unopened pouches in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"centeroblivion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49468823961915,"sku":"CD-03R2-JAUU","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4352\/7739\/files\/water-01.jpg?v=1794262917","url":"https:\/\/palinoiadiagnostics.com\/products\/24-in-1-drinking-water-test-kit-165-strips","provider":"Palinoia Diagnostics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}