What is the most reliable way to test my well water for Ph?
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If you want to monitor your well water continuously, this pen will work, just make sure you calibrate it occasionally. If you just want a general idea of the pH of your well water, I'd go for a roll of pH paper strip.
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I have one and it depends on the filter. I have tested the ph on different levels of flow in the water spout and always had a 9.5 ph except when the filter is on the end of life cycle. I have a city water supply. then it came down to 7.5 or 8.0
755561
a standard litmus kit cannot accurately test the pH of water due to the chemical traces on the strip and reaction process. Having said that this pH does reliably test at 9.5
1044675
use purified water cheap enough at less then a dollar per gal, no buildup no powder all over everything standard tap water is so full of chemicals
816521
I started with 1/8 teaspoon dissolved in water. You need to get pH test strips to measure your first morning urine pH. You want to raise urine pH to greater than 6.00. Your individual dosage will differ from those of other people. Do your research.
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i use distilled water as i believe (do not know) that ph is 7.0 however the tester only lasted for 18 months.
1630628
we have been very happy with our pH tester. It needs to be calibrated occasionally but for the most part stays in calibration fairly well. It's easy to recalibrate and easy to use. We are happy with the tester
1217973
i have a ph of 7.8 out of tap and i use a regular net bag of about 1/3 of the box i have a 90 gallon tank and it lowered my ph to 6.5 within a week ,but it will fluctuate if your doing regular water changes ,if your looking for something more stable i purchased an ro filter online for 50 dollars ioo gallon a day its much easier than trying to keep a steady ph with peat imo !!! good luck
471234
I was looking online, and from my understanding, the pH won't be accurate, and the colors on the color cards won't be accurate, so you will not be able to interpret the readings, but the test results should be the same. Here's one forum that I looked at that can give you more detail:http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/test-kits/41915-use-sw-master-kit-fw.html
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Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the... » Read More Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. « Show Less
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The ph does not change. You can pick up a test kit at WalMart in the pet department to check your ph levels of your water. It will tell you if it is acidic or alkaline. Then test it again after running it through the filter. Mine stays acidic as I have soft water.
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FROM HM DIGITAL: The PH-200 is an ideal, waterproof pH meter for testing applications such as hydroponics & gardening, pools & spas, aquariums & reef tanks, water ionizers, drinking water as well as other liquids. It should NOT be used for testing distilled water or acids, as they may damage the sensor. It also should NOT be used to test solids, including soil. For more information, please visit www.tdsmeter.com/products/ph200.html
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Yes I just did with a digital PH meter, tested in a baseline solution of 7.0 PH and the test sample read 9.7 PH ... close enough .. enough said ..
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You can test pH of a soil, but not by sticking the probe in the sample. Do do so, you'll need to put a sample of the soil in some distilled water (RO would do) to form a suspension (try not to make it thick or else the pH meter will not read effectively). The more you shake the suspension prior to reading, the more accurate your results will turn out.
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You have to use your judgement. For example, if chlorine is very low, add a lb. or two of shock. Speaking for myself, I like to keep the chlorine level on the high side.As long as pH, alkalinity, stabilizer are pretty much within OK ranges, I don't worry about it, assuming the water is clear. But, do note that if your pool water is not stabilized, you will have to use much, much more chlorine. These test strips are ridiculously easy to use. They provide all the information you need in seconds, in an easy-to-read format. Hope this helps.
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Inside of the lid are very simple instructions to test for chlorine & ph levels. The booklet will help you if you need to add chlorine or acid based on the size of your pool. It is a little overwhelming at first but once you test a few times you'll get a feel for your pool and what it typically needs. Trust me, I felt the same way at first but after a couple of months I feel more confident. I also check out a website called troublefreepool.com. It is very helpful.
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Thank you for asking Linda; the pH can be adjusted to a range between 8.5 and 10. Please feel free to call: 970-485-5955 or visit us at WaterForHealthUSA.com Thank you for your interest. Bert Middleton