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Old 11-24-2004, 09:14 PM
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Ok is there anyone who has a ammonia test kit other than hagen? I have tested the same water sample with 3 different hagen kits and got 3 different results. the one I bought yesterday shows almost 2.4 (I would guess about 2), the two we used at the pet store today showed 0 and 1.2

so for 3 different hagen kits I got 3 totally different results, hows that got quality control.

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Old 11-24-2004, 09:17 PM
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Just take a water sample into your local pet store and have them test it for you ( salifert or equivalent ) ... and then compare that to one of the 3 that you have that closest matches it.
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Old 11-24-2004, 09:32 PM
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Just take a water sample into your local pet store and have them test it for you ( salifert or equivalent ) ... and then compare that to one of the 3 that you have that closest matches it.
two of the tests were from the local pet store, and none of the local stores use salifert for there tests.

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Did you see them shake the reagents? They need a good shake before use. If they aren't experienced Hagen test kit users, they might not know that.
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If they aren't experienced Hagen test kit users, they might not know that.
I have used hagen on ly fresh water tanks for years with no problems it is just on the salt water that they are absolute garbage. Yes they shook them up good each time.

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Sorry Steve, I phoned the wife to see what I have and only have a Hagen. Vic has three stores that could test, did you check out the others?

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Ecch, those Hagen tests are cheap for a reason. Never again!
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Hey Steve,

This one I can help out with!
I am quite (check ASAP when I get home) sure that I have a Salifert NH4 test kit....never had to use it.
If you like,I can bring it out to you today @ about 1500-1600, or you can drop by here any time and get it.
I'll PM the address etc.
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Hey Steve,

This one I can help out with!
I am quite (check ASAP when I get home) sure that I have a Salifert NH4 test kit....never had to use it.
If you like,I can bring it out to you today @ about 1500-1600, or you can drop by here any time and get it.
I'll PM the address etc.
Later
not sure how long I am going to be working today yet.
I'll let you know befor then though.

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