dGH and dKH test strips?

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Generally I prefer liquid test kits, such as Aq Pharms kit, however, I only test dGH and dKH occasionally, and the "1 drop to 1 degree" liquid test included with the Aq Pharm kit I find tedious and they often fails to give a readable result. "Hmmm...until sample turns green...Hmmm, looks blue or yellow to me..."

So, I'm looking for KH and GH test-strips to make this chore reliable and far less tedious.

Any recommendation? I did a google and got a number of laboratory test strip links. I may prefer to go with lab test strips, but any trusted hardness strip will do.

Is there such thing as a dual strip that will measure GH and KH at the same time?

Thanks.
 
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I use the Mardel AquaLab I test strips, which measure GH, KH and pH on a single strip. GH and KH are measured in ppm, and all are relatively easy to read. I've compared readings on these to other testing methods (e.g., liquid drops) and the strips have been pretty close, provided they are kept dry and haven't passed their expiration dates. I use the strips most of the time when I need to test. They may be a bit less accurate than other tests, but I find I test much more often because of the ease. I think the tradeoff is worth it.

HTH,
Jim
 
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