How to ensure accuracy of api test kits?

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Pazzoman

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Hey Everybody,

I recently posted a thread on why I was having different results compared to other test kits that belonged to the family and apparently the problem must of been that I didn't give any bottle a little shake before testing (excluding bottle number 2 for nitrates). Then I performd the little shake, and got different results...however a few days after it was off again...problem according to some members was that since I didn't do the shaking the solutions in the bottles became weak. So what did do? I thre it out and ordered a new one. Well m question is, is thier any other tips on ensuring the accuracy of this test kit? Of coarse I follow the directions on each bottle...however thier seems to be other directions (like shaking every body before use) not included...any ideas? Just woudn't want another $20 to go to waste when I could use it towards a tank upgrade :)
 
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