freckles Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 I need help on reading my alkalinity test kit by Salifertzzz I dont know how to get a reading ...... The water turned pink after I added 1 drop, but how do I read it? I am on Yahoo right now and my id is: tigger_of_100_acre_woods Link to comment
reef93 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 if your previous step correct, then your alk must very very low. Link to comment
freckles Posted August 13, 2002 Author Share Posted August 13, 2002 reef, So, if it were normal, the plunger would move? Link to comment
reef93 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 here is the instruction: http://mysticreefs.com/SalifertAlkalinity.html I confuse about "The water turned pink after I added 1 drop" Link to comment
freckles Posted August 13, 2002 Author Share Posted August 13, 2002 reef, Step #4: ] Add dropwise with the 1 ml syringe the KH reagent to the water in the test tube. Swirl after each drop a second or two. Continue with this until the color changes from blue/green to orange-redor pink color (whichever color is observed first). I added 1 drop and it turned from the blue green to pink. Link to comment
reef93 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 two possibles which I can think of: 1. defeated product. 2. your Alk too low Take it to your lfs and ask them do a test for you, usually free. Link to comment
tyoberg Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Test some freshly mixed saltwater and see what you get. That should at least verify that the kit is responding. Ty Link to comment
freckles Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Ok, I feel like a dork now ..... I was squirting the entire 1 ml. and counting that as 1 drop. I got my alkalinity reading and it is good to go. Link to comment
Toyfreek Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 OMG! Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee heee hee That was too funny! Toy Link to comment
anthony812 Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 OMFG!!!! this is too much..!!! that was the first time someone thought 1 drop= 1ML...i am sorry...but its just too much!!! : Link to comment
reef93 Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 OH well, everyone had mistake and first time. That is why we all the to learn and sharing. Link to comment
Toyfreek Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 hey I wasn't rippin on ya I just thought it was funny. I do stupid stuff all the time ask anyone who knows me! Toy Link to comment
freckles Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Toyfreek, I know:P Dont ask me what I was thinking ........ Link to comment
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