Water testing kits

[Tonsko]

Hey all,

Has anyone had any experience of using the 'home' test kits or sending samples off? The home test kits are around 15-30 quid apiece, and lab testing seems to start around £100 and go up from there.

Clearly, the lab testing is more thorough, but was just wondering if anyone has used the home test kits, and if they rate them?

Reason being: we live in an old house, and would like to check to see if the water is good or not.

Ta

[Tonsko]

Turn7 said:

What are you looking to test for ?
The water companies will suupply a full chemistry reprt via email if that helps.

I'm being paranoid. My memory is really bad, and mum and dad's is too. Just want to rule out lead in the water etc.

[Tonsko]

True, I'd not thought of it like that.

Thanks for the suggestions all!

[Tonsko]

Is the water company required to test at your tap if requested??

[Tonsko]

Simpo Two said:

Thanks; at 1988 I should be OK. Just don't look at 'lead poisoning symptoms' because you'll have all them!

So true! Last time I checked, I had yellow fever and malaria.