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hi everyone, a few weeks ago I got those test strips that test the major water qualities pH, nitrite, nitrate, hardness. However they are not giving me accurate readings especally on pH, so a few days ago i bought another tube thinking the first might be bad, they both dont expire untill the very end of this year.
pH is 7.0 ammonia 0 nitrites 0 nitrates alittle high (it has 3 red squares all the same 40-160) KH 2-3 these results came from my test kit with the tubes and drops

the test stripes are not giving good reading example the strips say pH is asbout 6.3 big differents.
I am thinking it might be that my KH is low could that be? they are 5 in 1 test strips quick dip by jungle products.

i would only use the strips if you're in a rush they aren't as accurate as the individual vial tests

I agree, test strips are good for kind of almost not really "accurate" readings and are best left for the pool business.

Throw 'em in the trash and use a good reliable liquid kit.

oz196

I will back up that advice buy a good test kit and toss those strips out.

Keith

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