While 5-in-1 strips will test for nitrite, which is a byproduct of ammonia, they do not check ammonia levels. An ammonia test is conducted differently and you’ll need to purchase separate strips for that. Prices for ammonia strips can range from $9 to $25.
Shake off any excess water when you remove the strip so it does not drip.
If the result shows that the water has a high level of ammonia, you should take steps to remove it immediately.
Optical filters use infrared light to sense the ammonia levels. [6] X Research source ”Photo-acoustic” detectors use a small microphone to measure the changes in pressure to detect the ammonia molecules. [7] X Research source
MOS sensors will detect other contaminants, such as carbon monoxide or hydrogen, so you may have false alarms if you are only trying to determine the ammonia levels. [9] X Research source
CI sensors should only be used to detect high concentrations of ammonia and may not detect lower amounts. [11] X Research source
The maximum radius of a sensor is around 50 feet (15. 24 meters), so use multiple if a large area needs to be covered. [13] X Research source
