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a4
12/18/2004, 06:28 PM
aerated with outside air? Assuming the water is pure water to start with. TDS reading of 0?
Thanks
Linus

Randy Holmes-Farley
12/18/2004, 08:45 PM
Pure water in equilibrium with normal air has a pH of about 5.66. But you will not be able to accurately measure that with either a pH meter or a kit. Neither can accurately measure pH in highly purified water.

a4
12/18/2004, 08:46 PM
Thank you
Why can't you accurately measure ph in pure water?

Randy Holmes-Farley
12/18/2004, 08:48 PM
You're welcome.

Happy Reefing. :)