Got my new kit today, went out to play with it as soon as it was out of the box! Just for kicks, I compared pH, TA, and CH to the Walmart HTH kit.
TF-100
pH - 8.2
FC - 3.5
CC - .5
TC - 4
TA - 230
CH - 210
CYA - 40
HTH
pH - 8.2
TA - 240
CH - 170
The pH is so high because I'm working on lowering the TA after the refill (had to drain to install new pump, long story), and slightly went over on the CH (probably because of the HTH kit).
Over the next several days, I'm going to continue to test the CH using both kits, just to see if it confirms my suspicion about the HTH kit. I've had issues with that test since the day I got the kit, and have been wondering if the indicator and/or the reagent may be old. Most (if not all of you) know which kit I trust!
Anyhow, I've already told Dave, but this kit is GREAT! Easy to follow instructions, great layout, plenty of solution for all the tests! To all those who are considering getting one of his kits, it's definitely worth the cost! It may seem a little high, but only one person can take control of your water, and that is YOU!
TF-100
pH - 8.2
FC - 3.5
CC - .5
TC - 4
TA - 230
CH - 210
CYA - 40
HTH
pH - 8.2
TA - 240
CH - 170
The pH is so high because I'm working on lowering the TA after the refill (had to drain to install new pump, long story), and slightly went over on the CH (probably because of the HTH kit).
Over the next several days, I'm going to continue to test the CH using both kits, just to see if it confirms my suspicion about the HTH kit. I've had issues with that test since the day I got the kit, and have been wondering if the indicator and/or the reagent may be old. Most (if not all of you) know which kit I trust!
Anyhow, I've already told Dave, but this kit is GREAT! Easy to follow instructions, great layout, plenty of solution for all the tests! To all those who are considering getting one of his kits, it's definitely worth the cost! It may seem a little high, but only one person can take control of your water, and that is YOU!