Help me out on test kits please

posiden

Active Member
So, if and when they go bad do they start to read all over the place, or will they still read consistantly? Just wrong.
Sorry, I have API kits right now. I have had them a while. The reason I am asking is they are being questioned.
 

flower

Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3166315
So, if and when they go bad do they start to read all over the place, or will they still read consistantly? Just wrong.
Sorry, I have API kits right now. I have had them a while. The reason I am asking is they are being questioned.

Most test kits are good for 1 year, after that, the readings are iffy and can't be trusted.
 

peasofme

Member
i've had my api kit for 7 years and my established tank tests zero and my cycling tank tests as expected with nitrite dropping every day.
 

posiden

Active Member
Originally Posted by peasofme
http:///forum/post/3167246
i've had my api kit for 7 years and my established tank tests zero and my cycling tank tests as expected with nitrite dropping every day.

This is real close to what is going on here. I have had my kits for some time. Like you, when ever i test somthing other then my main display, I get different readings. The readings appear to be correct.
I have found out since posting this thread, that bad kits will test consistant however the will be off. I am gonna have to get mine checked out.
 
Top