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Description
Slime bacteria produce biofilm in water systems, which can cause plugging, flow restrictions and unpleasant taste or odor. The Crystal Quest Slime Bacteria Test reports their absence or presence through a mail-in analysis at National Testing Laboratories.
Highlights
- Laboratory absence/presence result for slime bacteria
- Helps explain slime, plugging or reduced flow in plumbing and fixtures
- Single sampling bottle with a bubble bag for sealing the sample
- Results are reported against EPA standards
- Kit includes ice pack and lab form
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. This test is useful when you notice slime buildup, clogging or a change in water taste or odor. A lab result helps you decide on next steps for your water system.
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| Test Type | Mail-in laboratory analysis |
| Laboratory | National Testing Laboratories |
| Analyte | Slime bacteria (absence/presence) |
| Sample Bottle | One sampling bottle, fill to the line just below the threads |
| Also Included | Blue ice pack, bubble bag, lab form |
| Reporting | Results reported using EPA standards |
- Remove any strainer or aerator and disinfect the spigot with alcohol, or with flame if metal (do not use flame if methane is suspected)
- Do not rinse the bottle
- Freeze the blue ice pack for at least 8 hours before collecting your sample
- Collect after 1:00 p.m. EST and ship the same day by next-day delivery
- Do not collect or ship on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or the day before a national holiday
- Samples must reach the lab within 24 hours of collection with the collection date and time recorded on the lab form
Shipping
- Orders of $200 or more ship free within the contiguous United States. Orders under $200 ship for a flat $9.99.
- In-stock items (shown as “In Stock” on the product page) ordered before 1:00 PM Pacific Time on a business day typically ship within 1–3 business days. Delivery usually takes 3–7 business days after shipping.
- Backorder, Partial Backorder and Custom Order items are not covered by the 1–3 business day processing time. Their estimated restock or ship time is shown in the stock status on the product page before you order.
- Large items ship by freight and are typically delivered curbside. Smaller items ship by ground carrier such as FedEx or UPS.
- We ship to the 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or P.O. boxes.
- Please inspect your delivery on arrival and report any concealed damage or missing parts within 24 hours.
Returns
- Returns can be requested within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, uninstalled, in new resalable condition and in their original packaging, including the pallet if delivered on one.
- Approved returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee, and return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the return is the result of our error.
- Installed or used products, custom and made-to-order items, clearance or final-sale items, and replacement parts and accessories are not eligible for return.
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