Introduction to CHEMetrics Water Tests CHEMetrics has been a major part of the water testing industry since its founding in 1969. Our single analyte colorimetric test kits have offered rapid and accurate results to meet the needs of many industries. Whether you are snapping your first ampoule or are an experienced operator of our tests,…
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Basic Water Testing for Industrial Boilers
Boiler Basics Boilers are the force behind many industries. The concept of a boiler is simple; it is a closed vessel used to heat water and generate steam. The steam is then used to heat buildings, generate power, or for other industrial uses. Over the years, this concept has been engineered into the closed-loop systems…
Water Testing and Winter Salt Awareness Week
Authored by Zachary Waszczak Winter Salt Week Winter Salt Week is a week dedicated to spreading awareness about the effects of excess road salt on our freshwater sources. This year Winter Salt Awareness Week is January 26th – January 30th. The occasion is marked by organizations hosting learning events, educating businesses and local governments…
Wastewater Sampling and Analysis Advice
Authored by Zachary Waszczak Accurate testing helps municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) run at peak efficiency. Producing reliable test results requires appropriate samples and testing procedures. Inaccurate wastewater analysis could lead to unnecessary adjustments to your treatment process or even regulatory fines. These tips will help any wastewater operator pull quality samples…
Simplify the Foaling Season with FoalWatch™ Test Kits
Authored by Zachary Waszczak After nearly eleven months of caring for your pregnant mare, she is getting ready to foal! Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful! Here are some tips on predicting foaling and how CHEMetrics FoalWatch™ test kits can help make your foaling season easier. What is Foaling? Foaling is the process of a mare giving birth to her baby horse or foal. Like giving birth for most mammals, there…
The Basics of Stormwater Testing
Authored By: Zachary Waszczak Stormwater Management and Testing Basics As our communities grow and living spaces become denser, stormwater management is becoming more critical. Local, state, and the federal government are becoming increasingly focused on stormwater management as it offers solutions to problems like water quality, water scarcity, flooding and pollution. This article will help…
Simplifying Shelf Life Information with CHEMetrics
At CHEMetrics, we understand that accurate shelf life information is critical for maintaining the integrity of your water testing kits. To make this process easier for our customers, we’ve created a comprehensive resource designed to help you quickly find the information you need: the Shelf Life Reference Document. What Is the Shelf Life Document? This…
Ozone Test Kits: Choosing the Correct Kit for Your Application Needs
Authored By: Zachary Waszczak Ozone (O3) is commonly used in many industries for sanitation and disinfection purposes. It is often necessary to measure residual ozone to ensure proper sanitation and product control. For this purpose, there are many choices for ozone test kits currently available and choosing the correct one will keep your workflow fast…
Meet the New CHEMetrics K-2500 Chlorine Test Kit
We’re excited to introduce the CHEMetrics K-2500 Free and Total Chlorine Test Kit! This low-range test kit is designed to make chlorine testing simple, accurate, and affordable for anyone who needs to monitor water quality at lower concentrations. With a range of 0.1–2 ppm and increments of 0.2 ppm, it’s a perfect fit for applications…
Why Accuracy Matters: The Hidden Costs of Inaccurate Water Test Results
In water testing, accuracy isn’t a luxury, it’s a baseline requirement. Whether you’re managing a municipal water supply, running a wastewater treatment facility, overseeing an industrial cooling system, or monitoring environmental conditions in the field, your decisions are only as sound as the data you base them on. Yet, inaccurate water test results are more…