Description
Hach 145300 Total Hardness Kit
The Hach Hardness Test Kit Model 5B provides a quick and efficient way to test the water in your home. Water hardness is a result of calcium and magnesium that has dissolved in the water. The Hach 145300 kit is very important for any one that has a water softener.
Specifications:
- Tests for water hardness caused by calcium and magnesium ions
- Hardness increase soap consumption
- Water hardness can increase scale in boilers
- Model Number: 5B
- Catalog Number: 1453-00
Hach 145300 Total Hardness Directions
- Fill test tube to the top with your water sample.
- Pour the sample into the mixing bottle.
- Add 1 level spoonful of UniVer 3 Hardness Reagent and swirl to mix.
- Add the Hardness 3 Titrant Solution to the mixing bottle dropwise while swirling the mixing bottle. When the sample color changes from pink to blue, record the number of drops added.
- Number of drops = Total Sample Hardness in grains per gallon as Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Note: If one drop produces a blue color, total hardness is < 1 grain per gallon.
