Watersafe 425W Well Water Test Kit
by Watersafe
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Watersafe 425W Well Water Test Kit
Customer Review: Easy to use, seems to be accurate
Summary: 4 Stars
We have well water which we had tested by a local lab a year or two ago. I like to have the water tested regularly, mainly for bacteria, but the local lab charges $100 (if we want lead testing included, it's $200). I ordered this test kit thinking that I'd compare it to the results we got from the lab when we last had our water tested. If anything looked weird or came back abnormal, we'd pay the local lab to test the water.
The tests that I've done so far have given results that are in line with what we were expecting. The local lab gives some directions that I followed when pulling my water samples. They include the following:
1) Use cold water only.
2) For the bacteria test: let your water run for 5 minutes before you take a sample. Don't take a sample from a swivel faucet (commonly found in kitchens). They told me that it's best to take the water sample from the bathroom faucet or tub.
3) For the lead test: Take your sample at a point where the water has been sitting in the pipes for at least 6 hours. They recommended first thing in the morning, before flushing the toilets, etc.
The instructions included with the test kit were fine, but I would have appreciated something a bit more in depth, like those provided by our local lab. Still, this test is a fraction of what the local lab charges, and at least from what I can see, it appears to be fairly accurate.
Customer Review: Easy and accurate
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this kit after moving into a house with well water and not knowing a lot about the water quality. The tests were easy to complete, the instructions gave good information, and it was easy to analyze the results. I will buy this again periodically because it's fairly comprehensive in scope and can alert you to a problem that might require more extensive testing.Customer Review: Good kit, easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
The instructions were clear. The tests were quick, except for one which took 24 hours, with unambiguous results. It covered a wide spectrum of tests. I was very happy with this product.Customer Review: Easy and accurate
Summary: 5 Stars
You need to carefully read the instructions before starting any of the tests. Once familiar with the procedure you are off and running. I am a professional real estate inspector and I test water wells with this kit and have found the test results accurate by comparing to other test results using different test methods.Customer Review: Best test available
Summary: 5 Stars
Contrary to the other reviewer, I found the instructions OK and the tests reliable. I was led to these tests as the cheapest tests available that pass EPA certification.
I found out that our city water in Columbia, SC had measurable, but not over limit, levels of pesticide contamination.
I bought and used these tests repeatedly, and will probably do so again.