ELOS KH test kit issue

[Dyspnea]

I had the same problem. You have too really read the directions closely

For part two of the test you need a clean vital with new tank water.

[BlueTang<3]

Originally Posted by Dyspnea

I had the same problem. You have too really read the directions closely

For part two of the test you need a clean vital with new tank water.

You must be thinking magnesium. The KH you just add 5mls of water and each drop is .5dkh

[Dyspnea]

Oh yea, your right. Got them mixed up, It was 4 am when i posted thou

[Myka]

If it turns orange there are too many drops. You should take the reading when there clearly is no blue left. I find it goes from cyan, to light cyan, to lighter cyan, and then there will be one drop where suddenly it definitely isn't cyan anymore. That's when I take the reading. In my case, I find that is a light urine color.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by Myka

If it turns orange there are too many drops. You should take the reading when there clearly is no blue left. I find it goes from cyan, to light cyan, to lighter cyan, and then there will be one drop where suddenly it definitely isn't cyan anymore. That's when I take the reading. In my case, I find that is a light urine color.

Thats it... When it looks like PEE!!!

[spawn]

On My test kit step 4 reads like a misprint. It reads:

Step 4) Each drop of reagent corresponds to one degree of hardness. The total number of the drops used equals the total hardness of the solution in dkh for example 8 drops =4 dkh.
To me that says 8 drops = 8dkh Anybody else have this print in their kit?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by spawn

On My test kit step 4 reads like a misprint. It reads:

Step 4) Each drop of reagent corresponds to one degree of hardness. The total number of the drops used equals the total hardness of the solution in dkh for example 8 drops =4 dkh.

In my kit each drop of reagent is equal to 0.5 dKH. So 8 drops = 4 dKH.

[spawn]

I get a light change in color @ 8 drops but for sure change @ 9 drops. So I've been under the impression that my alk is @ 8.5.
My Ph is @ 8.1, but it could be higher if I'm reading the alk test wrong, however I don't want to push my alk up without knowing if this kit is effed. What are some signs of low Alk??