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Werbo 02-02-2013 06:52 AM

Alk test kits
 
So recently got my Ca Reactor running and have been testing daily. Alk rock steady at 10dKH using a Salifert test kit (2015 expiry). Read that Salifert Alk kits test about 2dKH higher than Elos so I was quite happy running at 10dKH.

But I just wanted to be sure so a friend brought over his new Salifert Alk test kit. Guess what? His kit read 12.4dKH.

Hmm? Gonna buy an Elos kit tomorrow.

Anyone else experience this?

Spyd 02-02-2013 10:45 AM

Your kit normally comes with a bottle of test fluid so you can check to see how accurate your kit is working. Try it with that fluid and see if it is in the range it states on the label of the fluid. If it does, you are good to go. If not, may be time for a new one.

don.ald 02-02-2013 01:15 PM

Well you might as well buy two Elos test kits since you may find the same results with it.
IMO these hobby test kits tend to be just that, hobby test kits. I Pick one and stay with it. I test a lot as well. I use API....I know I know:neutral:

Aquattro 02-02-2013 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by don.ald (Post 789095)
I use API....I know I know:neutral:

sorry Rick, we're gonna have to let you go....:)

nerdz 02-02-2013 07:07 PM

Not sure what others think of ELOS kits, but l think they are horrible to use... Not a clear endpoint

reefwars 02-02-2013 07:37 PM

go hanna checker , never look at another water test the same way again;)

11purewater 02-02-2013 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefwars (Post 789187)
go hanna checker , never look at another water test the same way again;)

Hey how much are those BTW,i keep forgetting to ask you when I'm there.:smile:

xenon 02-02-2013 07:57 PM

We've tried every alk kit on the market and nothing compares to the constancy of the Hanna Checker.

reefwars 02-02-2013 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11purewater (Post 789191)
Hey how much are those BTW,i keep forgetting to ask you when I'm there.:smile:


dont quote me as im not at my computer but around $55+ tax:)

cheers

denny
concept aquatics


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