LOVIBOND

About LOVIBOND

LOVIBOND is a brand with a history dating back to the late 19th century, originating in the United Kingdom. The company is recognized for its development of colorimetric water testing methods, notably the Lovibond comparator system, which uses standardized color discs for visual comparison. Today, LOVIBOND manufactures a range of water quality testing instruments and consumables, including portable colorimeters, test kits, dip slides, and accessories. The product line covers parameters such as bromine, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, ozone, pH, phosphate, iron, and microbiological contaminants like aerobic microorganisms and E. coli. LOVIBOND instruments typically use LED light sources and digital displays, with accuracy specifications such as 3% for multiparameter colorimeters. Test kits employ color disc comparators with defined ranges and sensitivities, for example, phosphate kits covering 0 to 4 mg/L with 0.2 mg/L sensitivity, and bromine kits covering 0 to 5 mg/L with 1 mg/L sensitivity. Dip slides are available for surface and fluid testing, with agar types like TTC and TTC/E.COLI, and detection limits down to 100 CFU/mL. Accessories include battery compartment covers and infrared interface modules for data communication. 3G Electric supplies over 113 SKUs of LOVIBOND products globally, supporting plant engineers, maintenance managers, and procurement specialists who require reliable, field-ready water analysis equipment for industrial process water, wastewater, cooling towers, and boiler systems. The brand's focus on colorimetric methods provides a straightforward, repeatable approach to on-site testing without the need for complex laboratory instrumentation. 3G Electric's logistics support ensures availability of test kits, replacement parts, and consumables for ongoing monitoring programs.

Common Applications

• Cooling tower water treatment — LOVIBOND bromine test kits (MPN 147280) for biocide residual monitoring
• Boiler feedwater analysis — LOVIBOND phosphate low range test kit (MPN 147240) for scale control
• Wastewater effluent testing — LOVIBOND iron low range test kit (MPN 147220) for metal contamination checks
• Industrial process water disinfection — LOVIBOND multiparameter colorimeter (MPN 282140) for chlorine and pH measurement
• Surface hygiene monitoring in food processing — LOVIBOND TTC dip slides (MPN 56B010110) for aerobic microorganism detection
• Cooling water microbiological control — LOVIBOND TTC/E.COLI dip slides (MPN 56B010510) for coliform and Pseudomonas testing