PH not registering on test kit

[Patrick_B]

No I have not tested the tap water but good idea. As far as adding five drops of red.to two ounces of water, I cant tell you why it isn't changing color but it is not (to be fair it might change it a little but no where near anything on the color block and closer to clear than any other color)

Two ounces of water? If you are using the regular color block, there is nowhere near two ounces of sample.

 

[linen]

The typical ph test uses little less than 1/4 ounce. It sounds like you may be using the wrong container. Can you post a pic of what you are using?

 

[dhoglund]

When I add the drops I can see the red as they go in but when I mix it the result is almost clear.

 

[dhoglund]

I guessed at the two ounces, it is a standard test kit you would get at home depot. What is strange is it.has always worked before so I think the person who told me the solution might be bad is on the right track

 

[linen]

What test kit is it?

 

[Patrick_B]

I don't know, I guess it could be, but I've some really old a decrepid reagent work before.

 

[Donldson]

Did you ever test some tap water with it?

 

[JohnT]

When I add the drops I can see the red as they go in but when I mix it the result is almost clear.

It comes in different strengths for different vials. If you got a reagent intended for a smaller vial, it may not turn the liquid dark enough.

 

[dhoglund]

Tested it with tap water, same result. Will get a new test kit. Thanks!

 

[dhoglund]

It was the solution. Bought a new bottle at the local pool store, worked perfectly. Threw the two bottles I bought at walmart out. thanks again.

 

[Patrick_B]

Ok Terrific!