NH4 Test - Water filter JBL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Aquarium ammonium/ammonia test kit
Brand	JBL
Model	NH4 Test
Measurement range	0.1 to 5.0 mg/l (ppm)
Use	Freshwater, saltwater, garden ponds
Box contents	3 reagents, 2 test tubes, syringe, color chart, comparator
Number of tests	Approximately 50 tests per kit
Test duration	Approximately 15 minutes
Accuracy	Water color compensation (peat, medications)
Maintenance	Rinse test tubes after use
Spare parts	Reagent refills commercially available
Safety	Corrosive and flammable reagents; wear gloves and eye protection
Storage	Keep away from heat and flames
Dimensions	Approximately 20 x 10 x 5 cm
Weight	Approximately 200 g

Frequently Asked Questions - NH4 Test JBL

How to use the JBL NH4 test?

Rinse the test tubes with the water to be analyzed. Fill each test tube with 5 ml of water. Add 4 drops of reagent 1, mix, then 4 drops of reagent 2, mix, then 5 drops of reagent 3, mix and let stand for 15 minutes. Place the test tubes in the comparator and read the value on the color chart.

What is the measurement range of the test?

The test measures ammonium/ammonia concentrations from 0.1 to 5.0 mg/l (ppm).

Why is it important to measure pH at the same time?

Ammonium (NH4+) converts to toxic ammonia (NH3) depending on pH. The provided table allows assessing toxicity based on the measured pH.

What to do if the obtained color is darker than the color chart?

Dilute the sample with distilled or ammonium-free water. For example, 2.5 ml sample + 2.5 ml distilled water multiplies the result by 2.

Which reagents are dangerous?

Reagent 2 (sodium hydroxide) causes burns and is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Reagent 3 is highly flammable and irritating.

Can this test be used in saltwater?

Yes, the test is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater, as well as garden ponds (koi).

How to interpret a result above 0.2 mg/l?

A concentration > 0.2 mg/l may indicate a bacteriological malfunction. Take measures: renew 50% of the water, add cleaning bacteria (JBL Denitrol, Filter-Start), reduce feeding and the number of fish.

Where to buy reagent refills?

Economical refills are commercially available under the JBL brand.

What protective equipment is necessary?

Wear gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection when using reagents.

How to store the kit?

Keep out of reach of children, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in a well-ventilated place.

USER MANUAL NH4 Test JBL

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The JBL ammonium test set is for the measurement and routine control of the ammonium/ammonia content in freshwater and saltwater as well as in garden ponds (koi ponds) within a range of 0.1 to 5.0mg / l (ppm). Using the compensation method specially developed by JBL, precise and reliable results can be obtained even in moderately discoloured water, e.g. as a result of peat filters and disease treatment.

Why test?

The following applies to freshwater and saltwater as well as to garden ponds (koi ponds):

The process involved in the breakdown or the mineralization of organic matter in the aquarium and pond (feed and plant debris, fish excrement) follows the following stages: proteins - ammonium - nitrite - nitrate. Certain bacteria are responsible for this process. Measuring the intermediate stages ammonium, nitrite and nitrate allows certain conclusions to be made about the “function” of the system “aquarium” or the system “pond”. Normally, ammonium and nitrite should not be allowed to enrich concentrations of above 0.2 mg/l (ppm). If they do, the bacterial balance may be disturbed. Many of the medications used to treat fish diseases can damage beneficial cleansing bacteria, leading to an increase in ammonium levels. As a rule, ammonium is not found in measurable amounts in a well-maintained aquarium with an efficient biological filter or in a correctly planted garden pond. Ammonium is an important plant nutrient and is normally non-toxic to fish. But, depending on the pH value, the ammonium ion (NH 4^+ ) may convert into ammonia (NH 3 ) which is toxic to fish. This is why any ammonia measurement should always be accompanied by pH measurements. The following table shows the toxicity as factor of the pH value (at 25°C):

May be harmful to sensitive fish and small fry.

May be harmful to adult fish, very harmful to young fry.

Very harmful to adult fish, lethal for small fry.

Absolutely lethal for all species of fish.

Short-term measure (aquarium only):

Change about 50 % of the water. Do not allow the pH level of the freshwater to exceed the pH level of the aquarium.

Long-term measure:

Aquarium:

Add cleansing bacteria with JBL Denitrol and JBL FilterStart.

Use a suitable biological filter. Reduce feed, reduce density of fish stock, if necessary.

Garden pond:

Add cleansing bacteria with JBL BactoPond and JBL FilterStart Pond. If not already in use, install an efficient pond filter. If necessary, review general design concept of pond: is there sufficient ground-covering material, marshy area, working as a plant based purification system etc...?

Instructions:

1. Repeatedly rinse both test jars with the water to be tested.

2. Use the enclosed syringe to fill each of the test jars with 5 ml of sample water.

3. Add the reagents to one of the test jars in the following sequence:

a) 4 drops of reagent 1, mix well!
b) 4 drops of reagent 2, mix
c) 5 drops of reagent 3, mix. Allow to settle for 15 minutes.

1. Place both test jars into the comparator block: the jar with added reagent into the smooth end of the comparator block, the jar with untreated test water (blank sample) into the notched end of the comparator block.

2. Move the comparator block together with the jars backwards and forwards on the colour chart, with the notched side of the block facing the scale, until the colour of the sample treated with reagent matches the colour under the blank sample as closely as possible.

3. Read the ammonium content in the notch of the comparator block.

Note:

In the event that the colour of your test sample is darker than the colours of the chart, dilute the sample with distilled or ammonium-free water and measure again.

Depending on the dilution, the result must be multiplied as follows to determine the actual ammonium content:

2.5 ml sample + 2.5ml dist. water: result x 2

1 ml sample + 4 ml dist. water: result x 5

0.5 ml sample + 4.5ml dist. water: result x 10

Our tip for the environmentally-friendly user:

All reagents for JBL test sets are available from your retailer as reasonably-priced refill packs!

Warning and safety notices:

NH_4 reagent 2:

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Danger

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. EUH206: Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine).

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P273 Avoid release

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to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Hazard-determining component of labelling: sodium hydroxide.

NH_4 reagent 3:

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H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Kit de test JBL Ammonium / Ammoniaque (NH _4^+ / NH _3 )

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H225 Meget brandfarlig væske og damp. H315 Forårsager hudirritation. H319 Forårsager alvorlig øjenirritation. H336 Kan forårsage sløvhed eller svimmelhed.

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