WANTED: Test Kit Instructions

disc1 · 12/13/2011, 04:35 PM

I want the instructions from your test kit.

Have you ever lost the instructions to one of your test kits only to find later that you couldn't remember whether it was one drop of A and two drops of B or the other way round?

Well, help me out with a little experiment. If you have a scanner, please scan the instructions for your test and then attach it to a post on this thread.

The post should include the brand and kind of test you have, and any other information that you think might be important. Then, if you know how to post pics, post the instruction sheet on the post.

If you don't know how to post pics, then just hit the Go Advanced button and use the Manage Attachments button (scroll down a little) to attach it to the post and someone can put it up into a post for you.

If we can get a large number of kits covered in this thread, then I will compile them all into a list and start this post over with the instructions organized in a way that makes them easy to find.

Thanks for your help.

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:23 PM

Well not sure if this will work....

Salifert Mg

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:33 PM

Salifert KH/Alk

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:36 PM

Hanna Phosphate

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:42 PM

Salifert Phosphate - needs accurate colour chart

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:52 PM

Salifert pH - needs accurate colour chart

daplatapus · 12/13/2011, 06:59 PM

Elos Calcium

Robb in Austin · 12/13/2011, 10:24 PM

Good idea!

disc1 · 12/13/2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks daplatapus!

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 12:33 AM

No worries, I actually searched for these once when I couldn't find mine

I've got more, but ran out of time. Will load more tomorrow.

disc1 · 12/14/2011, 05:30 PM

Oh, don't fall off the page.

Bump

Rybren · 12/14/2011, 06:57 PM

Note that the endpoint colour for the Calcium test is a deep blue colour (the instructions are in B&W.

Oops, the filesize is too big - even zipped. I'll send it to you via PM

Here are the Expiration timelines for the API tests...

ondCare Wide Range pH Test Solution - 3 Years
Ammonia Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years
Ammonia Test Solution # 2 - 3 Years
High Range pH Indicator Solution - 3 Years
Nitrate Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years
Nitrate Test Solution # 2 - 3 years
GH Test Solution - 3 Years
Calcium Test Solution #1 - 3 Years
Calcium Test Solution #2 - 3 Years
Phosphate Test Solution #1 - 3 Years
Phosphate Test Solution #2 - 3 Years
Copper Test Solution - 3 Years
KH Test Solution - 4 Years
Nitrite Test Solution - 4 Years
Fresh Water pH Indicator Solution - 5 Years

The last four digits of the Lot # represent the month and year of production. So 26a1007 would be produced in October 2007.

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 10:30 PM

Elos KH

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 10:36 PM

Hagen test kit

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 10:41 PM

Hagen Nitrate

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 10:44 PM

Hagen Nitrite

daplatapus · 12/14/2011, 10:45 PM

That's all I have David. Hope that helps!

disc1 · 12/15/2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daplatapus

That's all I have David. Hope that helps!

Absolutely. Thanks a million!

disc1 · 12/15/2011, 07:09 PM

This one is a little big, so here's a link for now.

This is API
Calcium
KH
Nitrate
Phosphate

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...iYTY3&hl=en_US

Thanks Rybren!

disc1 · 12/16/2011, 01:54 PM

Here are some links to the new Red Sea kits. The instructions for the tests are towards the end of each pdf.

Quick links:
Ca-Alk-Mg PDF
http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf

NO3-PO4 PDF
http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf

I- Fe- K PDF:
http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf

This thread in the RedSea Forum has the video instructions. If you are using RedSea kits and haven't seen the videos, then this is definitely worth a click.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2056381

Thanks to Aviad for helping me find all that!

Sport507 · 12/16/2011, 04:39 PM

David I will help with your project here. Would you like them in PDF format and with this site let you upload a PDF? It's one of the extension in the attachment manager.

disc1 · 12/16/2011, 06:36 PM

I'm not going to turn anything down.

PDF's are great. Maybe later someone can help us turn them into something that will show up on the post, but for now sure just attach them.

Sport507 · 12/17/2011, 11:42 AM

Salifert Cal.

Salifert Nitrates

Sport507 · 12/17/2011, 11:53 AM

Calcium Checker

Alkalinity Checker

When using this Hanna Checkers with the supplied tip. Be sure to fill the syringe very, very slowly to avoid air getting in where the tip connects to the syringe.

This is an example where I used red food coloring and what it should look like when filled correctly.

disc1 · 12/17/2011, 12:01 PM

Thanks Sport507!

12/13/2011, 06:33 PM	#3
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Salifert KH/Alk __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/13/2011, 06:36 PM	#4
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Hanna Phosphate __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer Last edited by daplatapus; 12/13/2011 at 06:40 PM. Reason: couldn't read file with initial resolution

12/13/2011, 06:42 PM	#5
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Salifert Phosphate - needs accurate colour chart __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer Last edited by daplatapus; 12/13/2011 at 06:53 PM.

12/13/2011, 06:52 PM	#6
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Salifert pH - needs accurate colour chart __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/13/2011, 06:59 PM	#7
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Elos Calcium __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/13/2011, 04:35 PM	#1
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	WANTED: Test Kit Instructions I want the instructions from your test kit. Have you ever lost the instructions to one of your test kits only to find later that you couldn't remember whether it was one drop of A and two drops of B or the other way round? Well, help me out with a little experiment. If you have a scanner, please scan the instructions for your test and then attach it to a post on this thread. The post should include the brand and kind of test you have, and any other information that you think might be important. Then, if you know how to post pics, post the instruction sheet on the post. If you don't know how to post pics, then just hit the Go Advanced button and use the Manage Attachments button (scroll down a little) to attach it to the post and someone can put it up into a post for you. If we can get a large number of kits covered in this thread, then I will compile them all into a list and start this post over with the instructions organized in a way that makes them easy to find. Thanks for your help. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/13/2011, 06:23 PM	#2
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Well not sure if this will work.... Salifert Mg __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/13/2011, 10:24 PM	#8
Robb in Austin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgetown, Tx Posts: 1,016	Good idea!

12/13/2011, 10:50 PM	#9
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Thanks daplatapus! __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/14/2011, 12:33 AM	#10
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	No worries, I actually searched for these once when I couldn't find mine I've got more, but ran out of time. Will load more tomorrow. __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/14/2011, 05:30 PM	#11
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Oh, don't fall off the page. Bump __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/14/2011, 06:57 PM	#12
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	API Reef Master Test Kit Note that the endpoint colour for the Calcium test is a deep blue colour (the instructions are in B&W. Oops, the filesize is too big - even zipped. I'll send it to you via PM Here are the Expiration timelines for the API tests... ondCare Wide Range pH Test Solution - 3 Years Ammonia Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years Ammonia Test Solution # 2 - 3 Years High Range pH Indicator Solution - 3 Years Nitrate Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years Nitrate Test Solution # 2 - 3 years GH Test Solution - 3 Years Calcium Test Solution #1 - 3 Years Calcium Test Solution #2 - 3 Years Phosphate Test Solution #1 - 3 Years Phosphate Test Solution #2 - 3 Years Copper Test Solution - 3 Years KH Test Solution - 4 Years Nitrite Test Solution - 4 Years Fresh Water pH Indicator Solution - 5 Years The last four digits of the Lot # represent the month and year of production. So 26a1007 would be produced in October 2007. __________________ 120G Mixed Reef, 28G AIO zoa/pipefish tank

12/14/2011, 10:30 PM	#13
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Elos KH __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/14/2011, 10:36 PM	#14
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Hagen test kit __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/14/2011, 10:41 PM	#15
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Hagen Nitrate __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/14/2011, 10:44 PM	#16
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Hagen Nitrite __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/14/2011, 10:45 PM	#17
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	That's all I have David. Hope that helps! __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

12/15/2011, 07:09 PM	#19
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	API Reef Master Kit This one is a little big, so here's a link for now. This is API Calcium KH Nitrate Phosphate https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...iYTY3&hl=en_US Thanks Rybren! __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/16/2011, 01:54 PM	#20
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Here are some links to the new Red Sea kits. The instructions for the tests are towards the end of each pdf. Quick links: Ca-Alk-Mg PDF http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf NO3-PO4 PDF http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf I- Fe- K PDF: http://www.redseafish.com/uploadImag....2011%204W.pdf This thread in the RedSea Forum has the video instructions. If you are using RedSea kits and haven't seen the videos, then this is definitely worth a click. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2056381 Thanks to Aviad for helping me find all that! __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/16/2011, 04:39 PM	#21
Sport507 ~Just a Farm Boy~ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,651	David I will help with your project here. Would you like them in PDF format and with this site let you upload a PDF? It's one of the extension in the attachment manager. __________________ Sport If you do not test for it, DON'T dose it. Indiana INDMAS Member

12/16/2011, 06:36 PM	#22
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	I'm not going to turn anything down. PDF's are great. Maybe later someone can help us turn them into something that will show up on the post, but for now sure just attach them. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/17/2011, 11:42 AM	#23
Sport507 ~Just a Farm Boy~ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,651	Salifert Calcium & Nitrates Salifert Cal. Salifert Nitrates __________________ Sport If you do not test for it, DON'T dose it. Indiana INDMAS Member Last edited by Sport507; 12/17/2011 at 12:16 PM.

12/17/2011, 11:53 AM	#24
Sport507 ~Just a Farm Boy~ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,651	Hanna Checker........Calcium & Alkalinity Calcium Checker Alkalinity Checker When using this Hanna Checkers with the supplied tip. Be sure to fill the syringe very, very slowly to avoid air getting in where the tip connects to the syringe. This is an example where I used red food coloring and what it should look like when filled correctly. __________________ Sport If you do not test for it, DON'T dose it. Indiana INDMAS Member Last edited by Sport507; 12/17/2011 at 12:28 PM.

12/17/2011, 12:01 PM	#25
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Thanks Sport507! __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

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