How to Detect Ammonia

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Purchase a container of ammonia test strips.. Dip the padded end of the test strip in the water for 30 seconds.. Hold the strip flat with the padded side up for 30 seconds.

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Purchase a container of ammonia test strips.

Step 1

Purchase a container of ammonia test strips.

2

Dip the padded end of the test strip in the water for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Dip the padded end of the test strip in the water for 30 seconds.

3

Hold the strip flat with the padded side up for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Hold the strip flat with the padded side up for 30 seconds.

4

Compare the color at the end of the strip to the scale on the container.

Step 4

Compare the color at the end of the strip to the scale on the container.

5

Use an infrared (IR) sensor for long-term stability.

Step 5

Use an infrared (IR) sensor for long-term stability.

6

Install a chemisorption (MOS) sensor to detect contaminants.

Step 6

Install a chemisorption (MOS) sensor to detect contaminants.

7

Use a charge carrier injection (CI) sensor in humid conditions.

Step 7

Use a charge carrier injection (CI) sensor in humid conditions.

8

Install the sensor 1 to 3 feet (.3 to .9 meters) from the ceiling.

Step 8

Install the sensor 1 to 3 feet (.3 to .9 meters) from the ceiling.

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