Could you use one third of the water, and only use one drop?
Instead of filling it up to the line and using three drops?
Instead of filling it up to the line and using three drops?
Drip Test Kits...
- Thread starter Lithomunky
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Is it possible?? I imagine. Would I want to gamble on inaccurate readings of something that could possibly cause the death of my fish just to save a couple of drops of reagent? Not on a bet!!! "T"
This recently came up in another thread on here. One of our members who works at an LFS says the API rep for their store recommended it. I disagreed with doing it.
I sent n e-mail to the AP folks inquiring about it and never heard back from them. I will re-send it and hope for an answer.
I biggest thing I can see, is having an improper volume for light reflection, possible giving errors on calling the true value against the color charts.
I sent n e-mail to the AP folks inquiring about it and never heard back from them. I will re-send it and hope for an answer.
I biggest thing I can see, is having an improper volume for light reflection, possible giving errors on calling the true value against the color charts.
Do some tests with the full amount and some with 1/3 amount, compare the results and post back.
In theory I can't see anything wrong with it... I would at least use a syringe or something to accurately measure the sample water. 1/3rd of 10ml based on sight is tough to do. I would also guess that certain types of tests would be better for this method. Hardness tests specifically. These tests are less dependent on the shade of color and more dependent on whether or not the color has changed (from yellow to blue or green or whatever).
i got a email back from them right away.
test kits are cheap.... just like prime yes i could pre mix the water but i just add the hose and some extra prime. its not worth the risk in my eyes. also i think of the time..... trying to make sure to get exactly 1/3 water and 1/3 the drops needed would take to long for me.
like rb said too with so little its going to make matching the card up even harder.