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Water testing- Triton ?
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11/16/2017, 04:54 PM
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well... $34+2.50 = $36.30
Using google I see that.... ATI through Marine Depot is currently doing it for.. $35.96 another place on ebay does it for $29.95 so.....
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11/16/2017, 05:19 PM
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11/16/2017, 06:12 PM
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These tests probably are inaccurate for trace elements, but they might give some idea of the levels for a few parameters that we can't test. Is there a specific problem that you're trying to solve? If not, I would skip this type of testing.
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I have not done a water change in over a year and I use city tap water to top off. Just wanted to know where the levels are at . |
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11/16/2017, 07:10 PM
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I would start a series of water changes, and consider getting a RO or RO/DI setup. That testing won't tell you all of what you need to know. It's just not economically feasible.
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Some people have discovered problems in regards to levels of things like chromium, aluminimum & antimony, despite doing regular water changes. High levels of elements can be introduced to the tank via rusty pumps, food & certain filtration media, for example. Knowing there's a potential problem allows you to take action. But having elevated levels of any particular element does not necessarily mean its a problem, or a potential problem. There's a lot that isn't know in regards to whether high element levels are toxic to any particular organisms. I agree that you would be better off spending your money on an RODI unit before an ICP test. |
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11/17/2017, 08:07 AM
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Go for it.. Get the test done and see where you are at.. Its only 30 bucks..
The results may be interesting as you are using tap water and not doing any water changes.. Then if you plan on starting water changes again,etc.. and not changing anything else then get another in a few months and see the changes.. I'm still waiting for someone to actual show any proof that the ICP testing is inaccurate in anyway.. If that is out there I haven't seen it.. Just a bunch of "Chemistry fellas" saying it may not be which is fine.. But heck.. don't any of you Chemistry guys have the ability to prove if it is or not?
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11/17/2017, 07:03 PM
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I used www.icp-analysis.com it was alittle cheaper then the Triton test. My understanding is that Triton will giving you dosing information for their additives though which may be an advantage if your following their method.
I have a photo of one of my reports here.. My salinity was slow when I took this water... It so far proved more useful to tune strontium and iodide dosing. http://josephniemiec.com/wp-content/...6-10-12-53.png |
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