how fast does it reads pH and ORP? or takes a lot of time until it reaches the final result&gt;
942003
Starting from 7.0 (neutral) to around 10.0 takes about 15 seconds to respond and settle on a reading!
1416843
I am not a fan of the mess of midstream so I always used a plastic cup. But I believe it's 3 seconds (enough to saturate it). Probably more accurate if you cup test.
813296
Great name! Thanks for the question. The ph range is from 6.0-10(in the red) - end padThis test kit is nice and easy, tests for Bacteria, lead, pesticide, nitrates and PH. I have been testing evrey 2-3 months since I am in PA along the fracking belt and recently my township has converted to Philadelphia public water, no more well water. All the best!
770926
i've only used it for instant reads but it shows increasing rises in temp. i wouldn't leave it in for any length of time. hopes this helps.
974690
It's not reAlly that easy. Pain in our booty actually so we tried each test once and haven't used it since. We have used some that you simply dip and then read. Much easier. This is add this amt of water then shake then one or two drops of that thn stir then more water then wait. No time for all that!! Each test may be less than five mins each once you get it down but all of them together are 20 min +. We like the dipstick tests better. Cost more but well worth it.
1172613
It is very quick. Guesstimating somewhere in the range 30 to 45 seconds. I've never timed it, but I watch the digital read-out and it moves out. Ok, just clicked it on...its on my desk. I had it set for 464 Celsius...about 30 seconds just counting off. Like I said, fast.
974220
I timed it with a stopwatch. Once it warmed up, it took 10 seconds to scan a grayscale document at 300dpi using the flatbed scanner (not the document feeder). I scanned it directly into Adobe Acrobat Pro X. It took 26 seconds to scan a color page at 300dpi. Every 12-15 or so scans, it stops to warm up, which only takes a few seconds.
1116302
Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few... » Read More Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. « Show Less
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In addition to your previous answers, pH is determined by factors of 10. As an example, if it takes one drop to go from 7 to 8, then it will take 10 to go from 8 to 9 and 100 drops to go from 9 to 10. Depending on your current pH and your desired pH, you will need to add progressively more to see the changes.
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Hi Carla, Not sure if this is what you want. I bought it for testing the ph in our club kitchen dishes rinse water. Turns out this is the right one. 2 places to check for the right kind: local health department (they set me straight) and county extension agency. good luck
1786345
Yes, I always give it a moment or two to settle on a reading. I never get specific to a particular number, I use wet, moist, or dry and water accordingly. I figure that it is a $7-$10 meter and don't expect laboratory accuracy. I user this type on my veggies in the summer and houseplant all the time with good success. I have found that most plants do better if you let them go towards the dry reading and then give them a good soaking.
1489222
Pretty quick... under 5 min but probably quicker than that... If I remember right it holds residual water so it's probably under a minute... a bunch of drunks use it so it couldn't take all that long ;=)
1957139
This test method relies on color to get a reading, which makes it difficult to use with anything other than a clear liquid. If you are testing clear water before brewing it will work great. If that is not the case try test strips instead. I've used both with great results for years before finally buying an Oakton meter. I still keep a bottle of this handy : )
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Instant reading is a vague statement. I would estimate that stable readings are obtained in 3-5 seconds. While this may sound like a long time, it really isn't. The main pluses of this thermometer are rugged construction and the easy ability to calibrate low and high temps with boiling water and an ice water bath. I am not knowledgeable about the Thermapen
642113
what parameters does it actually measure ??? does it measure ph and ppm or is it just a moisture and light sensor?
1430482
Not quite sure, never timed it, but it will take approx a few seconds to scan a page. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays
81073
Depends,A year or so maybe.I would test the PH with another testing kit from time to time.