Dip-In test strips, any good ?

[fossilcrab]

Does anybody happened to use this dip-in test kit ? Is it precise ? I saw some in the lfs. They have dip-in test for nitrite/nitrate, ammo, clorine, alk, ph. I think its made by jungle and its for salt and fresh H2O use.
thanks,
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[scott270]

i use it for ph but it is hard to tell between 8.0 and 8.3

 

[fireman]

I was told by my lfs not to use them, they are not accurate at all. Use liquid test kits, they are the most accurate you can get.

 

[scott270]

i would stay away from tetra test again hard to tell between 8.0 and 8.3, i think you should use fast test they sell a complete kit and they are easy to get replacements

 

[kdlbem]

I use the ones made by Aquamarine, and they seem to be fairly accurate. I use them for quick checks, and use liquid tests when I need an exact reading. Strips aren't bad, just don't totally rely on them
HTH,
B