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Boiler Water Photometer Parameters
Part Number 27 62 30  

  

Aluminium (0.01-0.25 mg/l AL)

Chloride (0.5-20 mg/l Cl-)

Copper (0.3-5.0 mg/l Cu)

DEHA (20-500 �g/l DEHA

Hydrazine (50-500 �g/l N2H4)

Iron (0.03-2.00 mg/l Fe2+/3+)

Oxygen (10-800 �g/l O2)

Phosphate (5-80 mg/l PO4)

Polyacrylate (1-30 mg/l Polyacrylate)

Silica (1-90 mg/l SiO2)



Cooling Water Photometer Parameter
Part Number 27 62 40 

  

Aluminium (0.01-0.25 mg/l Al)

Bromine (0.05-13 mg/l Br2)

Chlorine (0.01-6.0 mg/l Cl2)

Chlorine (5-200 mg/l Cl2)

Chlorine Dioxide (0.02-11 mg/l ClO2)

Copper (0.3-5.0 mg/l Cu)

Iron (0.03-2 mg/l Fe2+/3+)

Molybdenum (0.03-3.0 mg/l Mo) Molybdenum (0.6-60 mg/l Mo)

Ozone (0.02-2 mg/l O3)

Sulfate (4.9-100 mg/l SO4)

Triazole (1-16 mg/l Benzotriazole)

Zinc (0.1-2.5 mg/l Zn)

 

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The Source
Volume 1, 2014

 


Dear ,

Welcome to The Source - a new dedicated Lovibond� e-letter for the environmental and industrial water analysis industries.

We plan to make this an informative letter, explaining the benefits of accurate water analysis as well as introducing some new developments from the team. So please feel free to forward to colleagues and friends - or anyone who has an interest in accurate water testing.
 
And feel free to suggest other topics you would like to see covered. We are always up  to the challenge!

The Editor
 

Dedicated Lovibond� Photometers for Boiler Water and Cooling Water  
 

An established supplier of water testing equipment to Industrial Water applications, the Lovibond� team has now introduced two dedicated photometers for the analysis of Boiler Water and Cooling Water respectively. With one photometer to carry out all the tests associated with these industries, plant managers no longer need to use multiple kits with up to 13 different pieces of equipment when one is now available.

 

Each photometer has a dedicated range of application-specific tests. With the same degree of accuracy and repeatability, they are ideal for the operator who requires a multi-parameter instrument, without the need to invest in a high-end, all-encompassing product. Combining additional tests for pH, conductivity and other titration tests such as alkalinity, hardness and sulphite, the user can request a complete analysis set, ideal for cooling system or boiler plant management.

 

The photometers are supplied pre-calibrated with test methods, simply add the appropriate Lovibond� reagent sets (tablets, powder packs and liquids). Manufactured under tightly controlled conditions, sealed reagents have a shelf-life of up to 10 years since, until used, they are not exposed to the elements.

 

A step by step instruction manual enables even photometer novices to quickly understand the procedures to ensure rapid and accurate results every time. Easy-to-use with push-button technology, photometry is widely regarded as the simplest yet most accurate method to analyze water, removing any possible subjectivity when reading results that can occur with visual testing equipment.

 

Both photometers are further equipped with functionality expected of the Lovibond� brand such as scroll memory, backlit display, recall of stored data and the ability to download, and share, results. Supplied in a case with all the user's defined reagents and accessories, these photometers provide an efficient, portable and self-contained option for Boiler Water and Cooling Water testing.


Phosphates  


As most are aware, there is a new EC Directive 80/778/EEC on the contents of lead in drinking water. Many water utility companies are adding phosphates to water to inhibit resultant corrosion. It has been found that the addition of Phosphate to a potable water supply can significantly reduce lead and copper levels - helping us to meet these EU directives on drinking water standards. Keeping an eye on those phosphate levels, however, is a different issue. But it needn't be so complex. Care does have to be taken, however, as a number of tablets used for other tests such as DPD No1 also contain Phosphates. Using a tube that has been used for Chlorine testing, therefore, can result in a false positive reading, as the tablets pick up the residual Phosphate that has adhered to the tube.

Testing for Phosphate Made Easy

- Always use a set of tubes specific for the test

- Rinse tubes immediately after use with deionised water (some tap water contains Phosphates) and drain dry

- Occasionally rinse tubes with a weak acid (vinegar) to remove deposits

 

Of course, the Lovibond team offers several options to measure the Phosphate level from simple Test Blocks, through Comparator Systems to the Photometric principle. Please contact your  regional representative for more details.    


We would appreciate any input you may have to future editions of The Source. Meanwhile, we look forward to being in touch with you again soon.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Wilkinson
Lovibond Tintometer