Alk test kits

[Werbo]

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]

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]

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

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by don.ald

I use API....I know I know

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

[nerdz]

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

[reefwars]

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

[11purewater]

Originally Posted by reefwars

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.

[xenon]

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

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by 11purewater

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

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

cheers

denny
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