KH and Cal, Salifert test kits
 

I've been using the Hagen test kit from the start and was sure that my Cal
levels were properly read. Then I ran out of KH solutions and not being
able to buy refills for this parameter, switched to Salifert.

Well, using Hagen I was getting low Cal levels and low KH. Used buffers to
bring KH and PH up.
but
When tested with Salifert, my KH is above 500 yet the KH is not even
registered, I mean, according to the instructions I have 0 KH.
Any suggestions on why my KH is so low when my Cal is above 500 and pH is
8.1?

Thanks!

iy

KH and Cal, Salifert test kits
 

Inabón Yunes wrote:
I've been using the Hagen test kit from the start and was sure that my Cal
levels were properly read. Then I ran out of KH solutions and not being
able to buy refills for this parameter, switched to Salifert.

Well, using Hagen I was getting low Cal levels and low KH. Used buffers to
bring KH and PH up.
but
When tested with Salifert, my KH is above 500 yet the KH is not even
registered, I mean, according to the instructions I have 0 KH.
Any suggestions on why my KH is so low when my Cal is above 500 and pH is
8.1?

Thanks!

iy

Hagen Test kits have been the worst kits I've ever used. I had a
similiar issue when using their Ph testers.Use Salifert they might cost
a little more but are far more accurate.

KH and Cal, Salifert test kits
 

I know what you mean.
Problem is that I am getting a reading of -0- KH and 500 mg/L Calcium with
Salifert.
Any suggestion?
iy
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Inabón Yunes wrote:
I've been using the Hagen test kit from the start and was sure that my Cal
levels were properly read. Then I ran out of KH solutions and not being
able to buy refills for this parameter, switched to Salifert.

Well, using Hagen I was getting low Cal levels and low KH. Used buffers
to
bring KH and PH up.
but
When tested with Salifert, my KH is above 500 yet the KH is not even
registered, I mean, according to the instructions I have 0 KH.
Any suggestions on why my KH is so low when my Cal is above 500 and pH is
8.1?

Thanks!

iy

Hagen Test kits have been the worst kits I've ever used. I had a
similiar issue when using their Ph testers.Use Salifert they might cost
a little more but are far more accurate.

KH and Cal, Salifert test kits
 

The best thing to then do is get a pin point monitor or take it in to
your local store for testing
Guayni; SAHS wrote:
I know what you mean.
Problem is that I am getting a reading of -0- KH and 500 mg/L Calcium with
Salifert.
Any suggestion?
iy
"D" wrote in message
ups.com...

Inabón Yunes wrote:
I've been using the Hagen test kit from the start and was sure that my Cal
levels were properly read. Then I ran out of KH solutions and not being
able to buy refills for this parameter, switched to Salifert.

Well, using Hagen I was getting low Cal levels and low KH. Used buffers
to
bring KH and PH up.
but
When tested with Salifert, my KH is above 500 yet the KH is not even
registered, I mean, according to the instructions I have 0 KH.
Any suggestions on why my KH is so low when my Cal is above 500 and pH is
8.1?

Thanks!

iy

Hagen Test kits have been the worst kits I've ever used. I had a
similiar issue when using their Ph testers.Use Salifert they might cost
a little more but are far more accurate.