awbowden Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I know on the calc. test instructions it says you can add more than 1 drop at a time before shaking. Does the same hold true for the alk. test? Thanks. Link to comment
FiRsT-aNd-LaSt Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Yeah it tells you to, but I usually add the first 5, then 1 at a time from there, you shouldn't have water at 5dkh but I guess it possible. Link to comment
bluefunelement Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 +1 for 5 then a good shake actually I found that I HATE the API vials so I use 5ml in a red sea vial then I can swirl without needing even to cap it Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I've found using a piece of saran wrap and using your thumb creates a better seal with no spilling. This is similar to the parafilm some people may have used in laboratories. Link to comment
octoberfest Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I've found using a piece of saran wrap and using your thumb creates a better seal with no spilling. This is similar to the parafilm some people may have used in laboratories. Good idea, I'll use that one in the future I'm sure. I also use rubber latex (non-coated) gloves and just put my finger over it. Link to comment
scubasteve2580 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 i just put my finger over it. thats how ive always done it.. is that bad? Link to comment
awbowden Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks for the responses folks. Saved me valuable minutes . Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 i just put my finger over it. thats how ive always done it.. is that bad? Look at the safety/warning data before getting the solutions in contact with your skin. Link to comment
scubasteve2580 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Look at the safety/warning data before getting the solutions in contact with your skin. warning: gives you a blue finger hehe Link to comment
bird Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 +1 for 5 then a good shakeactually I found that I HATE the API vials so I use 5ml in a red sea vial then I can swirl without needing even to cap it Same here. I hate the API vials.I use old Salifert vials and swirl instead of shake vigorously. 5ml with a ml syringe is always a different measurement then the API vials where marked. Link to comment
bluefunelement Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I did get 5ml from them - just nicer to not get the blue dye everywhere. Same here. I hate the API vials.I use old Salifert vials and swirl instead of shake vigorously.5ml with a ml syringe is always a different measurement then the API vials where marked. Link to comment
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