Iron measurement with handheld testers - why and where it is important
Measuring the iron content in water with handheld testers is a quick and effective way to check for impurities and water quality. Iron can occur in dissolved or undissolved form in water and affects not only the color and taste of water, but also the functionality of technical equipment and environmental conditions.
Why is iron measurement important?
- To prevent rust and limescale deposits in pipes and appliances
- Monitoring drinking water quality and detecting impurities
- Protection of aquariums, fish farms and agricultural irrigation systems
- Monitoring industrial and waste water treatment processes
Areas of application for hand-held testers for iron measurement
- drinking water & well water monitoring
- Ensuring that the iron content complies with legal limits
- Preventing changes in taste and discoloration of the water
- Checking the efficiency of water softening and filter systems
- pool & spa maintenance
- Prevention of brown or red water discoloration due to iron oxide
- Protecting filters and technical equipment from deposits
- Ensuring clear and clean water
- aquaristics & fish farming
- Iron levels influence the growth of algae and aquatic plants
- Too much iron can be harmful to fish and disrupt the ecological balance
- Water quality control for sensitive fish species
- agriculture & irrigation systems
- High iron levels can clog irrigation systems and impede water flow
- Impairment of plant growth due to poor nutrient uptake
- Check fertilizers and agricultural water sources
- industry & wastewater treatment
- Control of iron content in production processes
- Monitoring wastewater plants to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Preventing corrosion and damage to machinery and pipelines
Why use a handheld tester for iron measurement?
- Quick and easy measurement - No lab required, instant results
- Portable & mobile - Perfect for on-site testing
- Cost-effective - Significantly cheaper than costly laboratory analyses
- Wide range of applications - drinking water, pools, aquariums, industry
The MI528-25 Iron Powder Reagent Kit contains high quality reagents ready for use with the MW14 (Art. No. 895550). The MW14 meter and reagents use the USEPA method Phenatroline 315B adaptation. The reaction between iron and the reagent causes the sample to turn orange. Simply add the reagent to the sample, wait for the reaction and the photometer will determine the concentration by the colour. The reagents are designed for use with samples that have an expected range of 0.00 to 5.00 ppm (mg/L).- Reagent kit for iron powder (25 tests)- Pre-prepared reagents for precision and ease of use- Labeled with expiry date and lot number for traceability- For use with the MW14 tester
Iron is naturally present in the water supply and therefore needs to be monitored in both drinking water and industrial applications. Key features include: - User friendly - Small and ergonomic housing design - Cost effective - Large and easy to read display - Good accuracy and instant results Accessories: - MI528-25 Powder reagents for iron photometer (25 pieces) (item no. 895554) - MI0011 (10ml) glass vials for handy photometer (2 pieces) (Art.-No. 895555) - MI0013 Plastic stopper caps for 10 ml glass cuvettes (2 pieces) (Art.-No. 895556) The handy photometers are supplied in a cardboard box with all accessories.