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Old 05-08-2010, 06:48 PM
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This is what i do with the PO4 Checker that makes life a little easier at least for me. This method utilizes both vials provided in the kit.

*vial #1 = SW only
*vial #2 = SW + reagents

mix vial #2 outside of the checker before turning it on and time it for 3 minutes. when the timer gets to about 45 seconds left do the following:

1. Press button to turn on checker
2. wait for C1, insert vial #1
3. press button (wait for it to calibrate)
4. C2 is displayed (wait until vial #2 is done its 3minutes outside before putting it in)
5. once vial #2 is inside press the button
6. it'll give you an instant reading.

I found this easier as you can premix everything outside before starting and its just a simple swap of the vials to get your reading.

hope that helps.
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Old 05-08-2010, 10:06 PM
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Thanks all

Everythign is working now
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Hi there,
I just received package with my checker from Oceanic and i did some tests, how can I tell if the checker is actually working properly? I tested water from my tank and reeds - 0.00 (I don't think so, based on problems what I have right now) New mixed water - 0.00 too, water from tap - 0.00. I followed instruction included with checker, i did what OC-Eugen suggested, some results, what i'm doing wrong???
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