pH tester kits different reading?

[DeaconFrost]

hi guys

I have a question about Flairform pH tester, it says 1 drop in 5ml, so I did a test with it, it reads above 7pH, test the water again with the tester kit I was using for the last 2 weeks which is Nutrafin Aquarium tester for fresh water or salted water, it reads under 6pH, test the water again with a pH meter, not a digital one, it reads under 6pH.

I read a lot of post online recommending the Flairform, but I'm not so sure about using it.

any advice guys very much appreciated

[Farmer Rich]

I think with the measurement methods you mentioned, you're going to get close. I've switched to a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter that measures pH too. Here's a little blurb about it.

"The waterproof Hanna Instruments HI 98129 and HI 98130 combination testers offer high accuracy pH, EC / TDS, and temperature measurements in single tester. The Hanna Instruments HI 98129 and HI 98130 combination tester has a large easy-to-read, dual-level LCD, and automatic shut-off. pH and EC / TDS readings are automatically compensated for the effects of temperature (ATC). "

I paid about $150 for the meter.. it is calibrated and accurate.

If you're short on $$, get the aquarium kit Wal-Mart carries for $6. It comes with a vial, test solution and a color card with the pH levels. It's good from 6.0 - 7.0. 6.0 and below is yellow, 7.0 and above turns the water blue. When I used this, I went for very light green, so in the low 6's.

As far as pH testing your water, make sure to fill your container a day ahead of time and let it sit before you balance it. Also, if you're including nutrients, add them first because they'll more than likely affect your pH.

Good luck!

Farmer Rich

[groover]

Hi Guys, I have used a flairform PH testing solution for years with no problem.
I have done back2back tests with a couple of my mates high quality PH pens.
The results have always been spot on. If you are testing tap water with no nutes it can test differently 3 times in 30 seconds. Tap water can fluctuate like nothin else. Try adjusting ya PH after you add the nutes and see how you go.

Groover - do check out their full nute line. It works wonders!

[groover]

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I know they make some great product. Pythoff being one.
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Uptake (fulvic) (0-0-3)
Silica(0-0-3) + (Si-6)
Zyme(digestive enzyme like cannazym)
Swell (PK 8-18)
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