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#625

Moisture/Alkali Test Kit

Calcium Chloride Test Kit and pH Test Kit

PURPOSE:

The Calcium Chloride Moisture Test Kit measures the quantity

of moisture passing through the slab, on and below grade concrete

floors (lbs. of moisture over a 1,000 sq. ft. area during a 24 hour

period).

The pH Test Kit measures the alkalinity of the concrete. Most

adhesive manufacturers agree that concrete flooring with a high

surface alkali content needs to be corrected. Check with the

manufacturer for allowable pH levels and remedy.

Contents:

• 3 pre-weighed plastic

jars with airtight snap lid

containing anhydrous

calcium chloride.

• 3 transparent plastic

covers with pre-applied

adhesive to secure the

plastic cover to the floor in

an airtight fashion.

• 3 zip-lock reusable foil

pouches and a self-

addressed mailer to use to

return the samples to us if

you would like us to do the

analysis or confirm your analysis.

• A one ounce bottle of pH Balanced Testing Fluid.

• Two pH test strips sealed in a foil pouch.

• 3 warning labels

• Instructions

RECOMMENDED TEST METHODS:

1. When opening the dish, make sure not to spill any of the

contents, as this will affect the beginning weight.

2. Send the container back to Taylor Tools for your test results. Put

the container with the lid attached back into the foil pouch and

re-seal it. Use the pre-addressed mailing pouch to send them

back to Taylor Tools. This is a free service. Just pay the postage

and Taylor Tools will send you the results via email or fax. Make

sure to include your response contact information.

3. You can obtain the results yourself by taking it to a pharmacy

to have it weighed to the nearest .1 gram. Do the calculations

(or use the handy on-line calculator at

http://www.taylortools.com/calculator.html

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

1. This kit contains 3 tests, enough to test for up to 1,000 square

feet. You will need to purchase additional kits for larger areas.

2. 1 (one) kit per every additional 1,000 sq. ft.

TEST PROCEDURE:

Conditioning:

1. The test site should be at the same temperature and humidity

expected during normal use. If this is not possible, then the test

conditions should be 75 ± 10°F (23.9 ± 5.5°C) and 50 ± 10% relative

humidity. Maintain these conditions 48 hrs. prior to, and during

testing.

2. Prior to placement of the tests, the actual test area should be

clean and free of all foreign substances. Sand or grind all residual

adhesives, curing compounds, sealers, paints, floor coverings, etc.

by using approved OSHA work practices.

Testing:

1. Expose a minimum area of 20 by 20 in. (50.8 by 50.8 cm) to

conditions specified above for a minimum period of 24 hrs. prior to

starting each test. Weigh the container of calcium chloride, including

the container lid and the label which should be affixed to the lid. If

you do not have a scale, use the beginning weight on the label.

Record the weight to the nearest 0.1 g on the container label along

with the starting time to the nearest ± 1/4 hr. Also note the prevailing

temperature and humidity.

2. Remove the lid from the plastic dish

containing the calcium chloride and,

being careful not to spill any of the calcium

chloride, place the dish on the floor.

(Note: If any of the calcium chloride is

spilled, the test kit must be discarded

and the test must be performed with a

new kit.)

3. Place the lid under the open dish.

Avoid mixing lids with dishes from other

kits.

4. Remove the release paper from the

sealant on the plastic cover and imme-

diately place the plastic cover over the

calcium chloride dish and press firmly to

the floor making certain that the sealant

gives an airtight seal around the plastic

cover. DO NOT use any additional tape

to seal the plastic lid to the floor.

5. Leave the test undisturbed for a

minimum of 60 hours (do not exceed 72

hrs.). Be sure to note the date and the

time (to the nearest 1/4 hr.) the test was

started on the dish label.

6. After 60 hrs. and before 72 hrs.,

remove the cover and replace the snap

lid. Make sure that none of the calcium

chloride is spilled. Record the date and

time the test was concluded on the

label. (NOTE: Results will not be

confirmed by Taylor Tools if test duration

is outside the 60-72 hours).

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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#625 Moisture/Alkali Test Kit Calcium Chloride Test Kit and pH Test Kit PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: The Calcium Chloride Moisture Test Kit measures the quantity of moisture passing through the slab, on and below grade concrete floors (lbs. of moisture over a 1,000 sq. ft. area during a 24 hour period). 1. This kit contains 3 tests, enough to test for up to 1,000 square feet. You will need to purchase additional kits for larger areas. 2. 1 (one) kit per every additional 1,000 sq. ft.
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MOISTURE FORMULA: pH TEST PROCEDURE Gain in weight (grams) x 2.057 x 24 x 1000 = Hrs. exposed x 454 Example: Preweighed jar weighed 32.5 grams. It was placed on the floor on 4/3/12 at 4:00 pm and removed on 4/6/12 at 8:00 am (64 hrs.). After resealing the lid to the jar, the sample was weighed and showed a weight of 35.4 grams or a net gain of 2.9 grams. 2.9 grams x 2.057 x 24 x 1000 = 64 x 454 143,167.2 = 4.93 lbs. 29,056 Or, in other words, the moisture emission is 4.93 lbs. over a 1000 sq. ft.