Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Need a GOOD well water test kit
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NH-Will
11-30-07, 07:24 PM
Hi all,
Now that I foolishly think my new softener system is working, I should purchase a good test kit to perform scheduled testing. The kits I have seen use drop-counting to determine results which causes me to wounder if the test-strip type kits are REALLY any good..??
Any comments are helpful..
Thaks in advance, Will
Now that I foolishly think my new softener system is working, I should purchase a good test kit to perform scheduled testing. The kits I have seen use drop-counting to determine results which causes me to wounder if the test-strip type kits are REALLY any good..??
Any comments are helpful..
Thaks in advance, Will
AndyC
12-02-07, 06:48 AM
Most local proefessionals will test your water for free.
If you want a kit that to monitor your system, then get a moderately priced kit that uses titration solutions rather than test strips, which aren't very accurate.
Look for hardness and iron as the primary culprits. If you area has a history of nitrates/nitrites, arsenic, or pH problems then get test kits for htoses as well.
Do a google search for on-line purchases and educate yourself on different testing methods and how to read results.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II
If you want a kit that to monitor your system, then get a moderately priced kit that uses titration solutions rather than test strips, which aren't very accurate.
Look for hardness and iron as the primary culprits. If you area has a history of nitrates/nitrites, arsenic, or pH problems then get test kits for htoses as well.
Do a google search for on-line purchases and educate yourself on different testing methods and how to read results.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II