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Mmm... it stinks. by GEORGE MEZORI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/30/2008 from SEBRING, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: First of all it only measures in ppm. I have been using dKH to measure ALK and I don't want to switch/convert. The next thing I noticed was I wasn't sure where to put the water level at. With such a big glass tube it creates quite a large miniscus. I ended up using a syringe(kit does not come with) to measure 5ml. FYI... the bottom of the miniscus(concave part of the water line) should go at the water line mark. Next thing I noticed was the reading was diff. (After trying to convert it to dKH) than my Salifert kit. I redid it. I then tested the kit with a Calibration ALK fluid and it was about 1 dKH off. So i DO NOT recommend this kit. I do like, and Salifert should try, the cap with the hole in it for the last reagent. It was nice to add drops and shake the same time without worrying about the reagent not getting into the bottom right away. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

LaMotte KIS Principle by ANTONY FENDT

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/12/2008 from Brisbane, Australia

Comments: What can I say about using it ... it is fantastic and simple to use, 5 steps to success: (1) Fill the test tube; (2) Add 1 x BCG-MR indicator tablet & swirl; (3) Fill the calibrated tritrator with reagent; (4) Drip into the test tube and swirl until the colour changes; (5) Read alkalinity as CaCO3 in ppm off the scale on the tritrator. Colour change? Fantastic colour scale ... starts green and end point is at purple which is strong and easily identified. If you overshoot, it turns red! By all accounts this test kit is very accurate and very simple to use. I would recommend this alkalinity test kit above any other that I have used. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Best Alk Test - Hands Down by TONY ESPINOZA

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/5/2008 from PALO ALTO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Big fan of this test. The end-point color is dramatic and clear. From that you learn how to watch for the purple stage before it. Just drop in 5ml, one tablet, swish and titrate. Wonderfully accurate -- The best! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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LaMotte Alkalinity Test Kit by MICHAEL - NJ

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