Colbo is designed to test environmental hazards quickly and to alert users.
First, let's understand what distilled water is.
Distilled water is water that has been boiled and condensed back into liquid in a separate container.
Impurities in the original water that have a boiling point at or near the boiling point of water remain in the original container. Thus, distilled water is a type of water that has been purified from minerals and salts. Distilled water is exceptionally pure. It is commonly used in medical facilities and laboratories. Distilled water without minerals does not conduct electricity and will show a TDS of 0. The more minerals present in the water, the more electricity it conducts. When measured at a standard 77°F temperature, the conductivity measurement can be converted into milligrams of minerals per liter equivalent.
Zero TDS water is a distillate. It has no salts or minerals, so it tends to dissolve as many other substances as possible.
Precipitation such as rain and snow is naturally distilled water. When water evaporates from water bodies or the ground, it condenses and falls back to earth through the atmosphere. Rainwater and snow can be used as distilled water without further distillation, but you must be sure it's safe for drinking.
Colbo SafeCheck is a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Meter.
Electrical test probe with bimetallic electrodes for conducting electrical testing on food and water samples.
The Dual Electrical Method corrects the results of the original electrical method for the influence of natural acidity on the conductivity by measuring the electromotive force generated between two electrodes made of different metals being put into a testing sample. It measures the presence of electrolytes to infer the existence of nitrate salts. It corrects for the possible acidity of the medium with the help of the third electrode, which is made of a different metal.
What is TDS?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is the amount of organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions dissolved in a given volume of water; TDS is essentially a measure of everything dissolved in water other than the H2O molecule. These substances are electrolytes and, therefore, conduct electricity.
Colbo SafeCheck TDS Meter helps determine the electrical conductivity of water: the more electrolytes in pure water, the higher the TDS meter readings.
The TDS meter is based on water's ability to conduct electricity: distilled water does not work electricity because the water molecule has no charge. But if you add a small amount of impurities (ions) to water, its electrical conductivity increases. The more salts and minerals dissolved in the water, the faster the current flows. When the button is pressed, the electrodes at the end of the device create an electric field. The device records the amount of salt ions and other substances and displays the readings. In seconds, you will find out how many impurities are contained in a liter of water in milligrams.
The TDS meter does not show:
Impurities that are not electrolytes: sugars, chloroform, benzene, petroleum products, dioxin, and some insecticides.
Colbo’s internal database contains reference values for over 99 fruits and vegetables.
Colbo tests the relative amount of Total Dissolved Solids that can hint if your water purification system performs as it should or if the water is suitable for a given application, i.e., testing water in the aquarium, pool, etc.
You can send your test sample to a certified lab to further check.
Wash a sample food item. You may cut a small piece for testing. Dipping the probe into the edible part of the fruit is essential. Check your results.
Colbo can quickly check fruits and vegetables from an unknown source, avoid exposure to toxic pollutants, and prevent the unhealthy and unpleasant effects of consuming them. You can monitor levels of electromagnetic and ionizing (gamma) radiation in your household and other surroundings to avoid risks associated with these factors. You can watch the performance of the water purification system and determine if water is suitable for consumption.
Colbo checks for Electromagnetic (EMF) emissions and ionizing (Gamma) radiation levels.
Yes, Colbo, unlike most inexpensive personal detectors, will quickly alert you of abnormally high Gamma emissions and monitor your environment 24 hours non-stop, even when powered down.
If the battery is charged, then up to six days with the radiation detector turned off. When the radiation detector is activated, and the device is in radiation monitoring mode, the battery will last at least 30 hours on a full charge.
Colbo device comes with 12 month warranty.
Colbo has a rugged design that will last many years and includes one year warranty.
Wash the probe with fresh water and wipe it clean after each use.
Magnetic fields for occupational exposures should be limited to less than 0.5 mT (5 gauss or 5,000 mG).
Colbo has multiple language options: English, Spanish, French, and German programmed into it. You can change it in settings. Also, you can refer to e-manual.
TFT display is weather resistant and can be operated with gloved hands.
One of the features is a function announcement for people with hearing difficulties.
Please refer to Colbo’s Video Manual and the User Manual.
Activate Radiation Detector, place the Colbo device next to the food item you want to test and read the test results.
You can test the TDS value and conclude if the water suits your aquatic organisms.
Colbo is splash resistant. However, you should never submerge your device in water. Only dip the probe for testing.
Colbo is 4.53”×2.28”×0.03” and weighs 3.53 oz.
The operating time of the device is 15 minutes. This mode is set by default. You can change the time yourself (from 1 min to 59 min). Go to the “Settings” menu, and check “Power Save.” Set the desired operating time of your device. If your device is discharged, please charge it according to the User Manual - it may take up to 4 hours for a complete charge.