Hanna Alk Checker or API Alk Test

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    My Hanna Checker says my Alk is 145ppm. My APi test says alk is 6dKH. I did both tests twice with the same results. Which test should I believe? I would assume hanna, but I just want to be sure since the Hanna is saying the alk is around 8.1 dKH which is a lot more than the API at 6dKH.
     
    xmetalfan99, Oct 16, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    From my experience with API I would definitely trust the Hanna.;)
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Definitely go with the Hanna.
     
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  4. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    I agree. If possible, pick up another kit...more reliable brand such as Red Sea, Salifert or Elos. My experience with API, the test kit is more useful as a paperweight.
     
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