Testing my calcium hardness, 25ml sample. Add the 20 drops R-0010, swirl, then 6 drops R-0011L. Turns SLIGHTLY red, not very much When I add the R-0012 it never changes to blue. Goes to a light shade of almost yellow and stays there. I thought it might be old chemicals so got a new batch for CH. Same result. I've never had this so am wondering is it as simple as having little to no calcium in the water? If so then I wonder where it all went!! User error, lack of testing I am sure but I've had it go low but not non-existent. Any comments appreciate.
CH Test
- Thread starter firstbase
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I would do the test with 10ml of water, 10 drops of R0010, 3-4 drops of R0011L.
No idea on the yellow.
Has the R0011L stained the bottle? If so, it is no longer any good.
No idea on the yellow.
Has the R0011L stained the bottle? If so, it is no longer any good.
Thanks, Marty. Tried the smaller sample with 4 drops of the 11L. Worked this time, calcium at 425. No idea why it worked with the smaller sample. My bad test wasn't a one time thing. Got the same "yellow" 3 times a week ago and thought maybe it was old chemicals so ordered 6-7 various ones including 3 for the CH. Used the new ones for my yellow test this morning. BUT...got a result with smaller sample. One thing I noted is that the "new" R-0011L I got has a 6/21 expiration date. Amazon won't take it back due to it being chemicals. I guess I could argue for a refund but the $7.00 isn't worth it.
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