Salifert Mg

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  1. fishtongue

    fishtongue Astrea Snail

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    I need the instruction sheet for the Salifert Mg test kit. I missplaced mine. opps. Please post it for me thanks.
     
    fishtongue, Mar 1, 2009
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Did you have the older kit? Or, the newer one? The amount of test water has changed.
     
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  3. fishtongue

    fishtongue Astrea Snail

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    Its the newer one. I remember seeing the warning.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    • Add 2ml to test vial
    • Add 4 drops Mg-1 and swirl gently for 30 sec.
    • Add one spoon Mg-2 and swirl for 10 sec.
    • Draw 1.0ml into syringe Mg-3.(with plastic tip; measure to plunger not liquid)
    • Start adding Mg-3 'til liquid changes to grey or blue (whichever is first) Do it by drop and swirl gently after each.
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    • You want to be from 0.00-0.06/1410-1500

      Let me know if you want a specific reading.
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    missionsix, Mar 1, 2009
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