Bill is right about the ampoules and I would add to have the tube under the
surface of the wine before you break off the tip as sometimes I have seen
them draw in juice/air. I dont bother with the "valve" thing they offer and
just use them as Bill described. Follow the instructions and when it goes
perfectly clear flip the ampoule over and read the ppm of sulphite.HTH
John Dixon
"William Frazier" wrote in message
...

glad heart wrote "I received my new titrets kit and excitedly prepared to
test when I
came to learn that in addition to the ampoules and titretor I also need a
valve assembly to draw up the must. So much for testing today. You'd
think
they woulda known to set me up with complete kit."

Glad heart - you don't need anything besides the ampoule that comes with
the
Titret kit. Attach the plastic tube to the ampoule, break the neck and
pinch just behind the ball in the plastic neck to draw up wine. Be sure
to
have the plastic tube beneath the wine surface.

Bill Frazier
Olathe, Kansas