I was looking at some new kits and was wondering if there was much of a difference between these.
Master Test Kits
- Thread starter jdheff1982
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If you want us to mark which one we prefer, I use the AP kits, I don't like the master kits as there are many things I don't need in them, but use AP test kits for all of my testing. My reasons are quite simple.
1. AP is everywhere, and usually inexpensive as test kits go.
2. I've never had a problem with the AP products, and even have some that are 7 years old and still accurate (not reccomended to use them that old but mine test good against new kits)
3. Good variety of products.
I have not used the others, so cannot say if they are better or worse, Or if there is any difference. the only thing I don't reccomend is the quick strips. I have used them and find them to be quite innacurate and hard to use.
1. AP is everywhere, and usually inexpensive as test kits go.
2. I've never had a problem with the AP products, and even have some that are 7 years old and still accurate (not reccomended to use them that old but mine test good against new kits)
3. Good variety of products.
I have not used the others, so cannot say if they are better or worse, Or if there is any difference. the only thing I don't reccomend is the quick strips. I have used them and find them to be quite innacurate and hard to use.
WharfRat
Don't Panic / Always Carry A Towel
where do I find that??? Sailfert?
EDIT: I think I'll stick with the cheaper kits. $272 for the entire thing!! :thud:
EDIT: I think I'll stick with the cheaper kits. $272 for the entire thing!! :thud:
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To be fair, the total kit contains a whole heck of alot more tests than you would likely need. Boron, copper, iodine, etc.
The salifert kit that does ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and Ph is $60
I just got my first test kit today and its an AP Master test kit. It seems to do the job easily and quickly and so far i am impressed, good value for money or "bang for your buck"
WharfRat
Don't Panic / Always Carry A Towel
I tested 3 different brands against the Saliferts and none of them were close to its readings. When it came to my reef tank I didnt skimp. My organisms were too important to me
Have you all noticed that AP changed their ammonia kit?? I bought a new one and it uses 2 chemicals to get a reading. Plus, the readings are more accurate at below 1.0ppm. It has markings for 0.2 and 0.5ppm by themselves. It works for me!!!