C clown Nov 15, 2009 #1 I was checking my magnesium with a salifert test kit. It read 450. Is that possible? What could make it so low? I tested twice and the kit is new. What should I do?
I was checking my magnesium with a salifert test kit. It read 450. Is that possible? What could make it so low? I tested twice and the kit is new. What should I do?
melev Club President Staff member Board of Directors Sponsor Nov 15, 2009 #2 I doubt it is that low. You need to double check the age of the kit (expiration date), the instructions more carefully, and mix up some new saltwater to test. That's a good way to double check a kit.
I doubt it is that low. You need to double check the age of the kit (expiration date), the instructions more carefully, and mix up some new saltwater to test. That's a good way to double check a kit.
D DaveJ Nov 15, 2009 #3 Also post the Unit of Measure... some kits use different ones than others. If that's ppm, then I would double check your procedure and the kit itself.
Also post the Unit of Measure... some kits use different ones than others. If that's ppm, then I would double check your procedure and the kit itself.
C clown Nov 15, 2009 #4 I read the instructions again, and I was counting wrong. It was really 1050ppm so I will raise it up to at least 1300ppm Thanks a lot guys
I read the instructions again, and I was counting wrong. It was really 1050ppm so I will raise it up to at least 1300ppm Thanks a lot guys
D derek4real Nov 15, 2009 #5 I know salifert made changes from the last kit i had, Make sure your following the directions that came with your test kit.
I know salifert made changes from the last kit i had, Make sure your following the directions that came with your test kit.
C clown Nov 15, 2009 #6 @derek4real wrote: I know salifert made changes from the last kit i had said: Yeah, these are new so I did it wrong. Click to expand...
@derek4real wrote: I know salifert made changes from the last kit i had said: Yeah, these are new so I did it wrong. Click to expand...
