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Testoval® Phosphatest® (ortho-Phosphat)

Product number: 410592
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Heyl Testoval Phosphate Test Kit – Measure Phosphate Quickly by Hand

Colorimetric test kit for easy determination of phosphate (P₂O₅) in water

The Heyl Testoval Phosphate Test Kit allows simple and reliable determination of phosphate content (P₂O₅) in water samples. Measurement is performed colorimetrically via a visual color comparison and covers a range of 0 to 10 mg/L.

The kit is a practical color comparison set for manual analysis of phosphate in water samples. The color develops within minutes after adding the reagents. By diluting the water sample 1:10 with distilled water, the measurement range can be extended tenfold. The kit allows for approximately 180 analyses in total.

Fast Phosphate Analysis in Water Using Color Comparison

The colorimetric method enables rapid determination of phosphate without complex equipment. After adding the reagents, the resulting color intensity is compared with a reference scale, allowing direct reading of the phosphate level.

Due to its simplicity, the kit is ideal for routine checks, spot measurements, and applications where fast and reliable results are required.

Typical Applications of the Phosphate Test Kit

Manual phosphate determination is important in many areas of water analysis, particularly where nutrient levels must be monitored.

  • Breweries
  • Environmental monitoring

Advantages of Phosphate Measurement with a Heyl Test Kit

The Heyl Test Kit provides a simple, fast, and cost-effective way to measure phosphate content in water samples without the need for electronic devices or laboratory infrastructure. The colorimetric method delivers meaningful results within minutes.

The main advantage: immediate results, allowing on-site assessment of whether phosphate levels are within acceptable limits, enabling quick response when needed. This is particularly useful for routine checks, spot measurements, or emergency testing.

  • Easy handling: No special training or equipment required
  • Mobility: Ideal for field measurements and decentralized applications
  • Low cost: No purchase or maintenance of electronic devices needed
  • Reliability: Proven method for reproducible results
  • Flexibility: Can be used where no electricity or lab is available

Why Phosphate Measurement Is Essential

Phosphate is a key nutrient in water, but high concentrations can cause significant ecological and technical problems. Even small excesses can lead to algae growth, oxygen depletion, and deteriorating water quality.

Regular phosphate monitoring is critical for:

  • Environmental monitoring: Protect water bodies from over-fertilization
  • Water treatment: Ensure compliance with legal limits
  • Industry & breweries: Maintain stable process and product quality
  • Wastewater management: Monitor the performance of treatment plants

The Heyl Phosphate Test Kit enables fast, reliable, and lab-independent monitoring on site, allowing early trend detection and targeted interventions.

Dimensions

Height 7,5 cm
Length 21 cm
Width 11,5 cm

Weight

Weight 400 g

Other attributes

Country of origin EU
Customs tariff number 38221900
Importance of phosphate monitoring in the brewery

Importance of phosphate monitoring in the brewery

Monitoring phosphate levels is a central component of quality and environmental control in modern breweries. Phosphates occur both as natural components in raw materials such as malt and as technical additives, for example in cleaning agents or water treatment processes. Their careful control is of fundamental importance for several reasons:

  1. Product safety and beer quality

Phosphate influences the chemical-physical properties of beer. A balanced phosphate content helps to stabilize the pH value during mashing and fermentation. However, excessive concentrations can lead to undesirable precipitation, changes in taste or turbidity, which impairs the sensory quality of the beer.

  1. Process stability

Precise process control is essential in brewing technology. Among other things, phosphates act as buffer substances that regulate the pH value and thus influence enzymatic processes in the brewing process. Fluctuating phosphate values can therefore lead to undesirable process deviations and jeopardize the reproducibility of the end product.

  1. Environmental and wastewater relevance

Excessive input of phosphates into brewery wastewater represents a significant environmental problem. Phosphates are the main nutrients for algae and contribute to the eutrophication of water bodies. Strict legal limits therefore apply to the phosphate load in wastewater. Continuous monitoring is necessary in order to comply with environmental regulations and, if necessary, to introduce suitable measures for phosphate elimination, for example through precipitation or biological treatment.

  1. Practical monitoring with the Heyl TESTOVAL® phosphate test kit

The Heyl TESTOVAL® phosphate test kit (art. no. 410592) is a reliable, easy-to-use method for phosphate determination for operational monitoring. This manual color comparison kit enables a quick on-site analysis of the ortho-phosphate content in the range of 0-10 mg/l P₂O₅ and is particularly suitable for use in breweries.

Key features:

  • Measuring ranges: 0.25 / 0.5 / 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 mg/l P₂O₅
  • Analysis time: approx. 5 minutes
  • 180 determinations per reagent set
  • Extension of the measuring range possible through dilution
  • Compact and mobile

Application (brief overview):

  1. take water sample
  2. add reagents according to the enclosed instructions
  3. wait for color development
  4. compare the result with the color scale and document

The test kit is easy to use and supports close self-monitoring - especially in the field of operational wastewater monitoring and process water analysis.

  1. Economic aspects

Targeted phosphate monitoring enables breweries to use raw materials efficiently and optimize cleaning processes. This reduces the use of expensive additives as well as the costs for waste water treatment and environmental charges. Precise control - for example through regular measurements with the TESTOVAL® phosphate test kit - therefore also supports the economic sustainability of the brewery.

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We recommend our refill pack, as well as our colour comparison device if required.

Testoval phosphate reagents refill pack, set of 2x A, 1x B, 2x C, for manual phosphate determination
Refill pack: Reagents for TESTOVAL® ORTHO-PHOSPHAT
Product number: 410593

Testoval Phosphate Reagents Refill Pack – Accurate Phosphate Measurement Testoval for continuous, precise phosphate analyses – the original from Heyl Testoval Phosphate Reagents Refill Pack for quick and manual analysis of phosphate content in water. Individual values of 0.25 mg/L, 0.5 mg/L, 1 mg/L, 2.5 mg/L, 5 mg/L, and 10 mg/L can be read using optical color comparison. The refill pack provides reproducible results within minutes. By diluting the water sample at a 1:10 ratio with distilled water, the measurement range can be extended up to ten times. Refill reagents for reliable and reproducible phosphate analyses The Testoval Phosphate Reagents Refill Pack is designed to supplement an existing Testoval Phosphate analysis kit and allows for quick and manual determination of phosphate content in water. The refill pack is ideal for routine monitoring in water analysis. Advantages of the Testoval Phosphate Reagents Refill Pack for water analysis The refill reagents provide reproducible results within minutes and allow for simple evaluation without additional measurement equipment. This supports efficient and reliable phosphate analysis in drinking, process, and industrial water. By diluting the water sample at a 1:10 ratio with distilled water, the measurement range can be flexibly extended up to ten times the phosphate concentration. The refill pack therefore offers high operational reliability and an economical solution for regular phosphate measurements. Using the original Heyl test kit together with the corresponding refill pack ensures consistently reliable and accurate test results.

€50.93*
Phosphate – Testoval colour comparison device, colour scale with 6 colour tones for phosphate analysis
TESTOVAL® Colour Comparator: ORTHO-PHOSPHAT
Product number: 410594

Testoval Phosphate Color Comparison Device – Manual Measurement Replacement color comparison device for quick and easy determination of phosphate in water The Testoval Phosphate Color Comparison Device is designed for fast visual determination of phosphate content in water. Measurement is performed manually via color comparison. Without the use of additional electronic equipment, concentrations from 0.25 mg/L to 10 mg/L P₂O₅ can be read directly using the color scale. The Heyl Testoval is suitable for both routine checks and simple documentation of results. Fast Phosphate Measurement via Color Comparison Without Equipment The Heyl color comparison device is specifically designed for applications requiring fast results and ease of use. By diluting the water sample 1:10 with distilled water, the measurement range can be extended tenfold. With the Testoval Phosphate Color Comparison Device, approximately 180 analyses can be performed, making it an economical solution for routine monitoring. Typical Applications of the Phosphate Color Comparison Device Manual phosphate determination is a proven method in many areas of water analysis, particularly where electronic measurement devices are unavailable or unnecessary. Environmental monitoring Water and wastewater analysis Laboratory applications Advantages of Phosphate Measurement with the Heyl Testoval Kit The Heyl Testoval Phosphate Test Kit offers a reliable, fast, and user-friendly way to determine phosphate content (P₂O₅) in water samples—completely without electronic devices or lab infrastructure. Fast on-site results: The colorimetric measurement provides usable results within minutes, ideal for routine checks, spot measurements, and immediate decisions. Easy handling without equipment: No electronic devices, power supply, or software are needed. Results are read visually via a color scale, making the device robust, error-tolerant, and easy to use. High practicality and mobility: Compact design allows mobile use—in the field, at measurement points, or in operational settings. Perfect where laboratory analysis would be too complex or time-delayed. Accuracy for monitoring and control: Provides practical accuracy for environmental monitoring, water and wastewater analysis, and brewing, allowing limits to be checked and trends detected early. Economical and efficient: With around 180 analyses per kit, the Heyl Testoval offers a cost-effective solution for regular measurements without maintenance, calibration, or follow-up costs for equipment. Extendable measurement range: Simple sample dilution (1:10) allows flexible expansion of the measurement range, increasing usability for higher phosphate concentrations.

€38.20*
Replacement cuvette, transparent rectangular cuvette, front-loading, suitable for TESTOVAL test tubes, measuring vessel, laboratory accessories
Replacement cuvette
Product number: 410001

Replacement cuvette for all TESTOVAL – test kits (except TESTOVAL Chloride, here you can use the articlenumber 410529)

€7.74*