Borate Testing

[JohnH]

How are you guys testing your borates? I'm using the LaMotte test strips, but having trouble getting an accurate color reading on the color chart. The chart jumps from 15 to 30 to 50 to 80.

Questions:
1) Is there another method of testing?

2) My test strips expired 3/14. Should I put some on order?

Thanks, John

 

[karmabiker]

Same as you ... Bloody things are difficult.

Probably time to reorder

 

[JasonLion]

There aren't any affordable alternatives that are easier to use. Some of the alternatives are actually much harder to read, if you can imagine that. Fortunately, the borate level isn't something you need to hit spot on, +-20 is generally fine.

 

[JohnH]

There aren't any affordable alternatives that are easier to use. Some of the alternatives are actually much harder to read, if you can imagine that. Fortunately, the borate level isn't something you need to hit spot on, +-20 is generally fine.

Jason, they expire 3/14. Do you think I need to order a new bottle?
Thanks, John

 

[JasonLion]

Yes, get a new bottle.