What ph can I expect? I get 8.2 from the tap.
295142
I have well water that is about 7-9, seems like ph stays about the same, it might drop a point. This machine is awesome man it takes my 485 ppm water down to about 12
295143
My Ph did go down... But my proof is in my plants, no more yellowing leaves, I do not have to use Ph down. I also can now drink my tap water, does not look cloudy..
1739556
low ph range from 6.0 to 7.6 and the high ph is from 7.4 to 8.8. most ideal range is 6.8 to 7.8, i think. that is usually the range for most fish. Hope this helps you. :)
899745
Make sure you're not using distilled/reverse-osmosis or high-alkaline water, the vapors won't come through if you do. If straight tap water yields the same results, return the defective unit.
1244505
This meter's pH scale doesn't vary much above and below 7.0. Most people have a liquid available at the store they can use to do a quick check, distilled water, which under ideal conditions should have a pH of 7. If the scale is off by even a factor of .5, it could really hurt your plants.Some basic chemistry calculations: Kw = [H+][OH-] = 1x10^-14 at 25°Cfor pure water [H+] = [OH-] = 1x10-7Acidic Solution: [H+] > 1x10-7pH = log10[H+]Basic Solution: [H+] < 1x10-7When calculating pH, remember that [] refers to molarity, M. One mole is Avogadro's number (6.02x10^23) molecules of a substance. This meter's pH scale doesn't vary much above and below 7.0. Most people have a liquid available at the store they can use to do a quick check, distilled water, which under ideal conditions should have a pH of 7. If the scale is off by even a factor of .5, it could really hurt your plants.Some basic chemistry calculations: Kw = [H+][OH-] = 1x10^-14 at 25°Cfor pure water [H+] = [OH-] = 1x10-7Acidic Solution: [H+] > 1x10-7pH = log10[H+]Basic Solution: [H+] < 1x10-7When calculating pH, remember that [] refers to molarity, M. One mole is... » Read More This meter's pH scale doesn't vary much above and below 7.0. Most people have a liquid available at the store they can use to do a quick check, distilled water, which under ideal conditions should have a pH of 7. If the scale is off by even a factor of .5, it could really hurt your plants.Some basic chemistry calculations: Kw = [H+][OH-] = 1x10^-14 at 25°Cfor pure water [H+] = [OH-] = 1x10-7Acidic Solution: [H+] > 1x10-7pH = log10[H+]Basic Solution: [H+] < 1x10-7When calculating pH, remember that [] refers to molarity, M. One mole is Avogadro's number (6.02x10^23) molecules of a substance. « Show Less
440562
I added 3 drops to 8 oz and its still 4.5, added drops directly to the ph strips and it was an 8.5, so I think more than 3 drops are required...
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A 4.8 pH is actually not too bad. 7 is exactly neutral, but since pH is based on a logarithmic scale 4.8 isn't that far off. Wikipedia has a nice entry on pH and some comparison points: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH 4.8 is more acidic than coffee, but less than beer, apple/orange juice, and cola.
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If u r using the adapter that came with your ph and it is still giving you that problem then I would suggest returning the item. But if you are using another adapter, like an iPad adapter or something, it probably isn't going to be compatible. Try locating a universal type adapter. If u still have a problem then return it.Hope this helps
2011885
I've measured it as high as a ph of 10, but it depends on the state of the incoming water and how filtered it is before it hits the machine as well as the internal filter.
369402
After adding 3 gtts of alkazone gtts in 8 oz of bottled water PH turns to 8 to 9
657670
This bag is equal to at least 50 gallons of ph down. I use the big side of the scoop to lower 18 gallons from 8.6 (tap) to 6.2 for my pepper plants. You can't go wrong with this, huge savings.
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There should be a packet of powder that you add to distilled water. Then turn on PH meter, and dip into solution. Hit and hold CAL until it flashes. Then pick the number that is closest to the solution you will be testing (4.0-acidic 7.0alkaline 10.0) then hit ENTER. When it's calibrated it will display END. Repeat once a month to ensure PH meter reads correctly
440563
I have not done this on an 8 oz glass of water, only on a 24 oz bottle. But I have been putting 8 or 9 drops in those, and the Ph was correct. Offhand, I don't remember the number. It was whatever the bottle said it should be.
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will depend on the base alkalinity of the water going in... they say it raises it by 2.5 but I think that's optimistic... can't remember what mine was showing, but nowhere near that...then I decided to quit drinking R.O. and switched to multi-stage filtering of tap water... tastes better & better for coffee also. haven't done any more testing so I guess I can't really say...
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The one I received was pretty close about 0.2 if I remember correctly. It is not really an issue though as it comes with chemicals to mix calibration solutions. You just need to mix it with distilled water.
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i have a ph of 7.8 out of tap and i use a regular net bag of about 1/3 of the box i have a 90 gallon tank and it lowered my ph to 6.5 within a week ,but it will fluctuate if your doing regular water changes ,if your looking for something more stable i purchased an ro filter online for 50 dollars ioo gallon a day its much easier than trying to keep a steady ph with peat imo !!! good luck
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ph 6.5-7.5 average, the decay will change to more acidic, it can be soil tested
1048509
since I had not done the acidic check, I do not know why it tested at 6.0. You might want to check with the company. Sorry.