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IDEXX LEGIOLERT RECEIVES NF VALIDATION CERTIFICATION
BY AFNOR FOR LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA TESTING
IDEXX, the global experts in water microbiology,
has announced that the Legiolert® test, used for
the rapid, confirmed enumeration of Legionella
pneumophila in hot and cold sanitary water and
cooling tower water, has been granted the NF
Validation by AFNOR Certification, under the
reference NF IDX 33/06 – 06/19.
The AFNOR Certification follows a study that was
carried by independent expert laboratories. The
performance of the Legiolert method was judged
equivalent to the performance of standard EN ISO
11731, used worldwide and NF T90-431, used in
France. The trial results involving 14 laboratories
showed good reproducibility of the method and
data from the study was then scrutinised by an
expert committee made up of stakeholders from
regulatory authorities, users from public, private
and industrial laboratories, and manufacturers.
The IDEXX Legiolert test is a rapid method for
the detection of Legionella pneumophila, the
primary causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease.
It was launched in Europe in 2017 by IDEXX to
complement its portfolio of water microbiology
testing solutions for the monitoring of water within
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STRESS FREE, HASSLE FREE, ADHESIVE FREE:
FAST FIT WITH FORBO
Forbo Flooring Systems’ has launched a new
product collection, Fast Fit, which encompasses
a range of its adhesive free flooring solutions,
all developed to reduce downtime by up to four
days, based on a 100m installation.
The new Fast Fit collection consists of
Forbo’s genuinely loose lay solutions, including
its entrance flooring system Coral Click, its
luxury vinyl tile collections Allura Puzzle, Allura
Click and Allura Colour Plus, as well as its vinyl
sheet range Modul’up. Each range has been
chosen carefully based on its application,
to ensure Fast Fit o ers an array of products
that are fit for purpose, when it comes to
refurbishing an interior.
As all of the products within the Fast Fit
collection require no adhesive, there is less dust
and mess during the installation and end users
will not be exposed to aromatics and VOCs
usually associated with adhesives. What’s more,
the floor is ready for use immediately a er
installation.
Fast Fit products are easy to remove and
recycle at the end of their life as no adhesive
residue is le on the back of the material, and
the subfloor is le clean and sound ready for a repeat installation.
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co.uk/fastfit
01773 744 121
MAKITA ADDS TWO NEW VACUUM CLEANERS
TO ITS DUST CONTROL RANGE
The latest additions to
Makita’s cordless range of
vacuum cleaners, the 18V
Brushless Vacuum Cleaner
LXT (DVC750LZ) and 12Vmax
Vacuum Cleaner (CL121D),
are ideal for a wide range
of applications – from
commercial cleaning, to
domestic properties and
vehicle interiors.
Cordless vacuum cleaners
are becoming an increasingly popular choice, as they o er improved usability
and health and safety. By utilising Makita’s Li-ion battery technology, the 18v
(LXT) DVC750LZ and the 12v-Max (CXT) CL121D also o er extended run times -
and fast battery charging – meaning productivity is also increased.
Benefiting from Makita’s variable suction control the DVC750LZ is suitable for
both wet and dry use. The DVC750LZ is compact in size and includes a foldable
handle and flexible hose, with on-tool storage, for ease of use. The vacuum can
also be used with a range of accessories – including various nozzles, suction
tubes and a shoulder strap - depending on the task.
Makita has also launched two options for its new CTX 12v-Max Vacuum –
CL121DZ (body only machine if users already own batteries and a charger) or the
CL121DWA (supplied with a battery and charger). The CTX 12v-Max Vacuum is a
compact and light-weight vacuum suitable for domestic use and for use in tight,
hard to reach places such as vehicle interiors.
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buildings and
facilities, and
to assist in the
simplification of
testing and reduce
the risk posed
by Legionnaires’
disease.
Legiolert is a
liquid culture
method based
on a bacterial
enzyme detection
technology
that signals
the presence
of Legionella
pneumophila
through
utilisation of a substrate present in the Legiolert
reagent. Legionella pneumophila cells grow
rapidly and reproduce using the rich supply of
amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients present
in the Legiolert reagent. Actively growing strains of
Legionella pneumophila use the added substrate
to produce a brown colour indicator. Legiolert
detects Legionella pneumophila within 7 days at 1
organism in a 100 ml sample for potable water and
at 100 organisms in a 100 ml non-potable sample.
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