Salifert KH/Alk test

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by milomlo, Jul 29, 2012.

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  1. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    OK possibly stupid question here, but my KH just tested really high if I did it correctly.

    So when I am dropping the KH reagent into the water/solution. Do I stop when if changes color while swirling even if it stays the blue/green when I stop swirling or do I wait until the water has completely changed and stays that color?

    If the later is the case then my dKH is between 15.0 and 15.3 - Do I need to worry about this?
     
    milomlo, Jul 29, 2012
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  2. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    NO wait....it is 10.2 to 9.9
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Well that is a much better value. :)
     
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  4. 2in10

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    You want a complete color change after swirling and your second value is fine.
     
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  5. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    Great thanks so much!!
     
    milomlo, Jul 30, 2012
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