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Old 01/02/2008, 10:53 AM
The Saltman The Saltman is offline
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Lab Grade test kits?

Hi guys,

I know Salifert are good kits to have. But is there a good place to get lab grade kits? Phosphate does not show up, but I know there is phosphate present. Also, I was wondering about good calcium and alkalinity lab grade kits.

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Old 01/02/2008, 12:58 PM
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Old 01/02/2008, 01:11 PM
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Elos test kits are supposed to be lab test grade checked? Dont know if that true, look into them there a relatively new company.
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Old 01/02/2008, 01:12 PM
Randy Holmes-Farley Randy Holmes-Farley is offline
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How do you know phosphate is present?

Hach is a laboratory kit manufacturer.

www.hach.com

I recommend their phosphate kit PO-19.
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Old 01/02/2008, 02:08 PM
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Randy how does the hach phosphate test kit compare to the hanna digital phosphate meters?
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Old 01/02/2008, 02:39 PM
Randy Holmes-Farley Randy Holmes-Farley is offline
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I've not compared them directly, but I would not assume that the meter is more accurate or has a lower limit of detection. The Hach kit is accurate by my testing, but cannot read well below 0.02-0.03 ppm or so, depending on your eyes.
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