The following kits are for use in water quality testing for both chemical and microbiological contaminants. These kits should be procured and deployed only with direction of a specialist.
Procurement location: Procure direct from manufacturer or reputable distributor. If these or similar kits are available locally, consult specialist to ensure quality control.
1) Wagtech Potaflex® Microbiological Water Quality Laboratory
Dedicated testing of microbiological water quality in a fixed site laboratory with a unique Flexi-Rack System to hold a variety of media options.
Manufacturer link: http://www.wagtechprojects.com
Shipping and cost details: N/A
Specifications/Components:
Item | # |
Potaflex Incubator with adjustable temperature control, mains charger with international adaptors, external battery connectors | 1 |
Flexi-Rack System (FRS) assembly with capacity for 40 petri dishes | 1 |
Pre‑prepared Nutridisks or 8 dipslides or a combination of each | 20 |
Membrane Filtration assembly, bronze disc, pistol grip vacuum pump with no-kink silicone tubing | 1 |
Media Measuring Devices (MMDs), 38.1g Membrane Lauryl Sulphate Broth | 5 |
Pasteur pipettes | 5 |
Hand lens | 1 |
Forceps | 1 |
Aluminum re-usable petri dishes | 40 |
Sterilized and sealed membrane filters | 200 |
Absorbent pads | 200 |
Absorbent pad dispenser | 1 |
Steel sampling cup | 1 |
Sampling cable | 1 |
2) Wagtech Potakit®+ Basic Portable
Designed for routine testing in the field, the Potakit®+ includes a combination of visual and digital test instruments that offer an affordable yet accurate testing solution (microbiological and chemical testing). http://procurement.ifrc.org/catalogue/upload/products_data/files/HSHETENT01.pdf IFRC Code: KWATWLAB03
Shipping and cost details:
Item | Packaging | Weight | Volume | Cost |
Wagtech Potakit Basic Portable | One carton | 16.1kg | 100L | $5,000 |
Specifications/Components:
Item | # |
Wagtech Incubator with standard test protocols and audible prompts | 1 |
All reagents and consumables for microbiological tests and chemical tests | For 200 tests each |
High performance Lead Acid battery with capacity for at least 5 cycles per charge | 1 |
Mains charger with international adaptors | 1 |
Vehicle socket battery power lead, crocodile clip power leads | 1 |
Membrane Filtration assembly, bronze disc, pistol grip vacuum pump with no-kink silicone tubing | 1 |
Media Measuring Devices (MMDs), 38.1g Membrane Lauryl Sulphate Broth | 5 |
Pasteur pipettes | 5 |
Hand lens | 1 |
Forceps | 1 |
Aluminum re-usable petri dishes | 20 |
Sterilized and sealed membrane filters | 200 |
Absorbent pads | 200 |
Absorbent pad dispenser | 1 |
Steel sampling cup | 1 |
Polypropylene 250ml beaker | 1 |
Sterilizable integrated work surface | 1 |
Comparator cuvettes | 4 |
Comparator reagents for tests for Free and Total Chlorine, Ammonia, Fluoride, Nitrite and Nitrate | For 200 tests |
Visual Arsenic Detection Kit with consumables | For 200 tests |
Double length Turbidity Tube | 1 |
Pocket pH Sensor and pH calibration buffers | 1 |
Pocket Conductivity Sensor with conductivity calibration standard | 1 |
Cuvette brush | 1 |
Dilution tubes | 2 |
Crush/stir rods | 1 |
De-ion pack | 1 |
Instructions | 1 |