Testing issue

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I use the API testing in the tubes and i always get weird levels what test kits are the best to use?
 
jus1time;4574779; said:
How do you know their weird? Did you match them against something else?
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test three times and get different levels very time
 
Cookie*420;4574801; said:
Most would recommend API water test tubes. Not many like the test strips as they are less accurate. Is is possible your water level is weird?
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water level have always been good never had an issue with the testing before like this but i didnt do or add anything to the tanks so idk?
 
I would probably buy a 2nd kit and see if the two are the same. I would do a batch of tests from each kit and if your new one is constant then it must be a dodgy API one. Best case you have a 2nd kit for when the API runs out, worst case you find out you have a dodgy API one and have the new one to hand.
I have never had a problem with my API kit but you will always get dodgy batches in every product so that is definitely a possibility.
 
First, are you shaking each bottle vigorously before adding the drops? The nitrate test bottles particularly need to be shaken very well.

Secondly, are you thoroughly rinsing the tubes between each test?
 
PostalPenguin;4575126; said:
First, are you shaking each bottle vigorously before adding the drops? The nitrate test bottles particularly need to be shaken very well.

Secondly, are you thoroughly rinsing the tubes between each test?
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yes to the saking and when i rinse u just wash off woth RO water
 
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