PH testing refers to testing a sample for its acidity or basicity. Therefore, there is no good or bad result. It depends on what is being tested, and for what purpose. A pH level of 7 is neutral.
PH testing kits are widely available for home use ,they can be bough online or from larger gardening shops.
No. Cobalt chloride paper is used for testing the appearance of wate. Whilst pH paper is used for testing the pH value of a particular chemical/solution.
Buy pH testing strips from the drug store. Like the one's that diabetics use.
pH measures the level of acidity or basicity in the water. Should be 7.2-7.8
How do I go about testing drinking water? I want to know what the pH level is on the tap water in my house.
Purchase pH testing strips or use a pH meter.
A pH of 7 is neutral. Below 7 is acidic and above 7 is caustic.
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You need a pH paper but better is it to have an electronic pH meter.
PH testing kits are widely available for home use ,they can be bough online or from larger gardening shops.
No. Cobalt chloride paper is used for testing the appearance of wate. Whilst pH paper is used for testing the pH value of a particular chemical/solution.
I would not advise messing with the pH in a salt water (marine) aquarium. If you follow the directions on the particular testing kit that you have you should be OK but messing around with pH is a very dangerous thing to do and may quickly and easily result in dead fish.
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If your result is orange you are right where you need to be. If it turns yellow you will have to add chlorine to balance the pH levels out. Like I said though, orange is perfect and you will only have to check it twice a month.
There are many places to buy ph testing strips. One of the fastest and easiest way is to purchase them from Amazon.com. If you look further online you can find even cheaper than Amazon, but that takes time. You can purchase ph testing strips and other pool supplies online at www.lesliespool.com. Another good website is www.poolsonly.com/chemicals-and-testers/tester-kits/cat_91.html
Yes, you can by pH testing kits for pools online. Some of the best places are lesliespool.com, amazon.com and ebay.com. Leslie's Pool supply also carrying chemicals to balance the pH.
Not the pH-meter, but the electrode.