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To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
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Subject: SeaChem Test Kits
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From: STDIXON <stdixon at bechtel_com>
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 08:20:08 -0500 (EST)
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Olga in Vancouver wrote:
>Hi, can someone give me a quick answer on whether or not the Seachem Test
>Kits are reliable for freshwater? I need a phosphate test kit and the
>Seachem is quite a bit cheaper than the LaMotte. I can order one from my
>local store if I put in a request by tomorrow but I'd rather spring for
>the LaMotte than get a test kit that isn't accuarate. How about the iron
>test kit?
I have been pleased with SeaChem's test kits, and particularly so with the
phosphate kit. I like the reference test solutions and though they are
very modest little setups, the white dishes provide a good background for
matching the colors. I have RO/DI water which I use to see the exact color
for zero phosphates. I now have a good feel for "trace" levels of
phosphates which helps me tweak nutrient dosing.
At least a couple folks on the APD have complained about QC problems with
SeaChem kits. I think it was yellowed reagent in the Fe kit. SeaChem will
apparently replace "defective" kits. Through mail order, the kits are
about $15 if memory serves.
Steve Dixon