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Rapid response kit Ideal for emergency situationsPOTATESTportable water testing kitMicro-biological & Physico-chemical testingConforming to WHOGuidelines

POTATEST• Low cost portable watertesting laboratorySpecial price for NGOs• Ideally suited for use in emergencysituations or naturally occurringdisasters, refugee camps etc• Switchable incubator(between 37˚C & 44˚C) for faecal& total coliform analysis• Multiple Physico-Chemical parametersincluding pH, Turbidity, Chlorine &more parameters of local significance• Used extensively by UNICEF,WHO and NGOs worldwide• Training & Technical Supportavailable locally in many countriesthroughout the world

New design single pot incubator switchable between 37°C & 44°C for faecaland total coliform analysis, conforming to WHO guidelines. Allows a completeand accurate bacteriological analysis to be carried out in the field.A total of 18 tests can be carried out at one time. Uses slim-fit reusable aluminiumpetri dishes or 10 plastic petri dishes with strap. Petri Dishes held in aluminiumracks for easy loading.The incubator can be powered in a number of different ways:• Mains AC Electricity Supply (110/220V) via transformer/battery charger• Internal rechargeable and removable DC battery - 12V, 12Amp/Hr• 12V Battery Cable with crocodile clips• Via cable from vehicle cigarette lighter socket• Solar Panel Power Pack (available as an option)The rechargeable battery is capable of running for up to 5 incubation cycles,before it requires recharging. Full recharging can take place overnight(approximately 8 hours).The Potatest includes a Membrane Filtration Unit (MFU) that uses 0.45µm poresize membrane filters. The MFU comprises separate filter and sample cups, a handoperated vacuum filter pump, bronze disc, gaskets, O’Rings and a landline. All themetal parts of the Membrane Filtration Unit are easily sterilised in the field usingMethanol, allowing aseptic procedure to be followed duringmicrobiological testing. The kit is supplied complete with enough consumables tocarry out 200 micro-biological tests, these consumables comprise gridded membranefilters, growth pads and 38.1g of membrane lauryl sulphate, the preferredgrowth medium for coliform bacteria.Additional accessories include:A pad dispenser, forceps, dropping pipettes, autoclavable bottles,plastic beaker, Media measuring device, cigarette lighter, portablemagnifier, a tube of silicone grease, stopwatch and ballpoint pen.Also supplied are a screwdriver, and a spirit thermometer.SpecificationTemperature switchable (37˚C - 44˚C)Accuracy: ±0.2°CDimensions: 155 X 230 X 200 mmWeight: 3.3KgMicro-biological testingMicro-biolog

physico-chemical testing Physico-chemical testingColour ComparatorpH/ o C Meter3-Part Turbidity TubeWag-SacQuick and easy to use Comparator forvisual detection of chemical parameters.Supplied with DPD1 & 3 reagents andcolour disc to measure free & totalchlorine (enough for 250 tests).Capable of measuring up to 30 additionalchemical parameters with appropriatereagents (ordered separately).pH is measured using a waterproof pocketdigital pH meter. Range -1.0 to 15.00 pH xresolution 0.01pH, and 0.0 to 50.0°C temperature.Large Dual Screen LCD Displayof pH and temperature. With Auto-bufferRecognition, Push-button Calibration,3-point, Hold function, Auto-off and ATC.Supplied complete with interchangeableelectrode and pH 4 & 7 Buffers.Turbidity is measured using a graduatedthree-part turbidity tube that is capable ofmeasurements within the range 5 to 500turbidity units (NTU).Waterproof, lightweight backpack forcarrying manuals, sample bottles, andadditional reagents & consumables.

ordering informationWagtech Potatest Wag-WE10005Purchase details:Potatest portable microbiological and physico-chemical testing laboratory.Comprises the following components:Micro-Biological TestingSingle Incubator, switchable between 37°C & 44°C, spirit thermometer, 18 re-usablealuminium petri dishes. Power supply to incubator is via an integral 220/110VAC mains adaptor/battery charger, electrical lead for 12V DC operation via vehicledash board cigarette lighter, and crocodile lead for use with re-chargeable battery.Membrane filtration unit inc: Hand operated vacuum pump, sampling cup and line,alongside 250 gridded membranes and 38.1g membrane lauryl sulphate broth.Physico-Chemical TestingPocket pH meter, a 3 part Turbidity tube, and a Wagtech Colour Comparatorwith reagents and colour disc to test for free and total chlorine (250 tests).The Complete kit for microbiological and physico-chemical testing is housed in aSINGLE robust, waterproof, fully lockable lightweight case and is supplied with arucksack for additional components and reagents. Illustrated operation manuals inEnglish are supplied as standard. Other languages are available upon request.spares, accessories & consumablesPocket Conductivity MeterWag-WE30040Coliform Starter Pack, pads, membranes & media for 200 testsWag-WE10450Lauryl Sulphate Broth, 38.1g (200 tests)Wag-WE10454Lauryl Sulphate Broth, 500g (2600 tests)Wag-WE10452Comparator Reagents, Chlorine - DPD1 & 3Wag-WE10314Comparator Colour Disc, Chlorine - DPD1 & 3Wag-WE10214Additional comparator reagents available upon requestAbsorbent Pads & Membranes- (Pack of 200) Wag-WE10460- (Pack of 1000) Wag-WE10462Pad DispenserWag-WE10464Faecal Streptococci Starter Pack (Slanetz & Bartley Media), 200 testsWag-WE10458M-FC Nutri Disk for detection of E.coli & Faecal Coliforms (pack 50)Wag-WE10064Azide Nutri Disk for detection of Faecal Streptococci (pack 50)Wag-WE10060Membrane Filtration UnitWag-WE10400Spares Kit for Filtration Unit, comprising of filter disk and gasket kitWag-WE10402Aluminium Petri Dishes (55mm dia x 4mm depth), pack of 18Wag-WE10407Aluminium Petri Dishes (55mm dia x 6mm depth), (Faecal Streptococci Analysis) Wag-WE10409Pair of tweezersWag-WE10412Cigarette lighterWag-WE10414Hand LensWag-WE10416ScrewdriverWag-WE10418Lubricating grease - 60g tubeWag-WE10420Nail clippersWag-WE10422Spare internal battery for PotatestWag-WE10424Spirit thermometer for checking incubator temperatureWag-WE10426WagPac - disposable water sample bags (Pack of 500)Wag-WE10428Media Measuring Device (MMD) (pack of 5)Wag-WE10429Please contact sales@wagtech.co.uk for further information

112 potatestsfor UNICEF inBanda Aceh!As part of the Emergency relief responsein the immediate aftermath of theTsunami disaster in Southern Asia,Wagtech supplied 112 of its Potatestemergency test kits to UNICEF. Thewhole order was turned around in lessthan 7 days proving Wagtech’s capabilityto respond instantly in times of direemergency. The Potatest is stockedin large numbers at the Wagtechwarehousing facility allowing this kindof rapid response, ensuring the kitsare on the ground, and ready for usewithin the shortest possible time. Thiskind of natural disaster is exactly thetype of situation that the Potatest wasdesigned for. The kits are now in use inthe affected areas helping prevent furtheroutbreak of water-borne diseases.testing water world wideWHO Orders 70Potatests forZimbabweWagtech demonstrated its ability torespond rapidly in times of emergencyrecently when it supplied 70 Potatestsand large quantities of consumablesto World Health Organisation (WHO)in Zimbabwe. Following on from therecent tragic Cholera epidemic in thecountry it was determined that waterquality monitoring capacity needed to besubstantially upgraded. It was decidedthat bids would be invited internationallyfor the supply of portable water testingkits. The kits were to be procuredthrough the African Regional Office ofthe World Health Organisation (AFRO)based in Brazzaville, Congo. However,the investment made by Wagtech inholding large levels of stock for its UNpartners for emergencies paid dividends.Because of our ability to deliver thesekits instantly, Wagtech was able tosecure the contract and supply its ownmanufactured kit. Wagtech suppliedthe equipment within two weeks andfollowed up this delivery with trainingin Zimbabwe for Ministry of Healthtechnicians, the recipients of the kits.testing water world wideWagtech SecuresPAHO Order ForEcuadorFollowing on from a meeting withprocurement officers of Pan AmericanHealth Organisation (PAHO) at Aid andTrade in Washington DC, Wagtechsecured receipt of a purchase order for110 Potatests. Competing against arival manufacturers specification thatwas detailed in the tender, Wagtechsecured the order from PAHO on behalfof the WHO office in Ecuador, SouthAmerica. This order further strengthenedWagtech’s position as the preferredsupplier of water testing equipment andhighlighted the importance of holdinglarge numbers of kits in stock allowingimmediate delivery to the UN andNGO community. This was the biggestsingle order ever received by Wagtechfor a Latin American country. Wagtechsupported the supply of equipment viatheir local office in Ecuador and carriedout training on the use of the kits for theend-users.

faqs faqs faqs faqs faqsPotatest - Frequently Asked Questions1. I want to carry out tests for both total and faecal coliforms? Can this be done with the Potatest?Answer: Yes, unlike some other single channel incubators that are available, the Potatest incubator is instantly switchable between thetemperatures of 37˚C and 44˚C.2. I currently have another brand water testing kit but have found the combined pool & pH tester it contains to be a little inaccurate? Is the Potatest any better?Answer: The Potatest uses separate instruments to measure pH & Chlorine. There is a digital pH meter and Chlorine is measured using a more accuratecolour comparator system, the kit is supplied with reagents (for 250 tests) to test for free and total chlorine as standard.3. In addition to chlorine, I wish to test for a number of different chemical parameters, such as copper and iron, can I do this using the Potatest?Answer: Yes, by using the colour comparator system additional chemical parameters of local significance such as, ammonia, nitrates, fluorides etccan be measured. To do this simply requires the purchase of the corresponding reagents & colour discs.4. If I run out of the reagents and consumables for the Potatest how easily can I obtain replacements?Answer: Wagtech has a well established network of regional offices, dealers and agents across the world and they all stock reagents andconsumables necessary for the kits. Replacements can be obtained quickly and cheaply, in-country, without the need to revert back to thehead-office in the UK.5. I work for a UK based NGO running a number of water related projects in Cambodia. I have a limited budget and I wish to purchase aportable water quality test kit.Answer: The Wagtech Potatest is available at special pricing to Non-Governmental Organisations. It really is the cheapest resource available and idealfor rapid response type testing or simple monitoring of basic Physical, Chemical & Microbiological Parameters.www.wagtech.co.uk www.Potatest.comfaqs faqs faqs faqs faqs

Looking for longer termmonitoring solutions & moreaccurate data collection?For this type of application why not consider other productsoffered in Wagtech’s complete range of Portable WaterQuality Testing Laboratories?The Potalab for instance, is essentially a portable laboratoryin a box. Incorporating a wide range of more accuratedigital meters and measuring devices it can instantly transforma remote office or room into a fully functional watertesting laboratory.For more information, or a copy of our latestcatalogue visit our website www.wagtech.co.ukor email us at sales@wagtech.co.ukWagtech InternationalWagtech CourtStation RoadThatcham BerkshireRG19 4HZUnited KingdomTel +44 (0) 1635 872929Fax +44 (0) 1635 862898export@wagtech.co.ukwww.wagtech.co.uk