Recently, I received from Amazon 2 cases of Essentia 9.5. When tested with a PHion strip, this water tests acidic, at c. 6.0--WHY?!!
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Fake claims - not surprising - its endoresed by this fake yoga wanna be celebrity and to me that says all I need to kn ow - after I saw she endoresed it I wont buy it - even though I do actually like it! the fact its endorsed by Taylor Wells to me makes it unpalatable
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The test strip you are using is not accurate/sterile enough to accurately test the PH of water...One thing that everyone should know about these (and other) pH test strips is that they work based on the TDS (total dissolved solids) that are present in the water you are testing. If you are trying to test a true distilled water (with nothing in it, no TDS) the strips won't be effective and I'd recommend you use a test drop for the water sample.
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I've never tested this water, but I must admit, your results surprise me! I thought Essentia was supposed to be highly alkaline... which is why I buy it! I need to research this further...
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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.
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Wow and it's sold at whole foods. False advertising I didn't have a pH tester when I bought my cases I just followed people reviews if I was u I file complaint with amazon I'm going go buy me pH tester today because I bought 4 cases and wondered if this water was really as good as they claim. Wow thanx for letting me know and I can't believe whole foods sells this I was told people tested and it came back accurate idk.
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You might want to check whatever meter you're using. I have a digital pH meter that consistently measure the pH of this water over 10.
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Hi I don't know the mineral content, not certain if their customer service will be responsive. I tried to return a 'recalled' case of the Essentia water and customer service refused to honor my request. They tried to talk me out of it!
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I just inspected the 5 bottles I received from Amazon. Four bottles were sealed, the fifth had no seal. Very disturbing!!!
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I was looking online, and from my understanding, the pH won't be accurate, and the colors on the color cards won't be accurate, so you will not be able to interpret the readings, but the test results should be the same. Here's one forum that I looked at that can give you more detail:http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/test-kits/41915-use-sw-master-kit-fw.html
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The best answer I can give, is that the directions included with the product are very good. I took it to a pill and spa store and they were able to get me everything I needed. I use mps, after each use, and shock occasionally. I use the frog strips for testing the ph and alkalinity. What I like best about this product is that I have little to no chlorine odor and the water feels soft. Be sure to keep up on all your chemical maintenance though, as this is not a once and done system. I'm sure it takes just as much involvement as other standard systems, but with no chlorine to eat away at the insides of your spa.
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I just checked the bottom of the box of tetra whisper Bio Bags, the pH number is 1-800-526-0650. I would call them for suggestions. Maybe you're using to much when you change the bags. My turtle use to eat the charcoal packs so I had to buy a filter he couldn't get into and it's worked!!
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Yes I just did with a digital PH meter, tested in a baseline solution of 7.0 PH and the test sample read 9.7 PH ... close enough .. enough said ..
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I looked up the MSDS and it has "not available" on the Ph data line. This said, its unlikely you'll get an answer to your question even if you called the manufacturer. I've included a link to mfg MSDS: http://www.medline.com/product/See-Clear-Lens-Cleaning-Wipes/Cleaning-Supplies/Z05-PF11518
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Somebody skipped out on their Chemistry Class. Acids are pH low and Alkalys are pH high - 7 is neutral. Going from 6.2 to 6.6 is becoming more alkaline - just like the manufacturer promised.
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The bottle says that the color code is light bluish for 8.5 and higer, so you probably wont be able to accuratly tell what the ph is if it higher. If your just testing regular things like your gardens water you will almost never get any reading that are higher than 8 or lower than 4 (or atleast i would hope so). Hope it helps a little!
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Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the... » Read More Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. « Show Less
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The best answer I can give, is that the directions included with the product are very good. I took it to a pill and spa store and they were able to get me everything I needed.I use mps, after each use, and shock occasionally. I use the frog strips for testing the ph and alkalinity. What I like best about this product is that I have little to no chlorine odor and the water feels soft. Be sure to keep up on all your chemical maintenance though, as this is not a once and done system. I'm sure it takes just as much involvement as other standard systems, but with no chlorine to eat away at the insides of your spa. The best answer I can give, is that the directions included with the product are very good. I took it to a pill and spa store and they were able to get me everything I needed.I use mps, after each use, and shock occasionally. I use the frog strips for testing the ph and alkalinity. What I like best about this product is that I have little to no chlorine odor and the water feels soft. Be sure to keep up on all your chemical maintenance though, as this is not a once and done system. I'm sure it takes just as much involvement as other standard systems, but with no chlorine to eat away at... » Read More The best answer I can give, is that the directions included with the product are very good. I took it to a pill and spa store and they were able to get me everything I needed.I use mps, after each use, and shock occasionally. I use the frog strips for testing the ph and alkalinity. What I like best about this product is that I have little to no chlorine odor and the water feels soft. Be sure to keep up on all your chemical maintenance though, as this is not a once and done system. I'm sure it takes just as much involvement as other standard systems, but with no chlorine to eat away at the insides of your spa. « Show Less
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A standard litmus kit cannot accurately test the pH of water due to the chemical traces on the strip and the reaction process.....Seriously? Those chemical traces and the reaction process are EXACTLY how pH is determined. This is like saying a speedometer can not be used to measure speed because it measures distance traveled over time...... /smh
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i use distilled water as i believe (do not know) that ph is 7.0 however the tester only lasted for 18 months.
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I don't know. All it matters to me is that it works. I tried two others before this. I test the water with water quality tester it showed around 24. You can contact the manufacturer for technical questions
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Don, You are looking for a Ph slightly higher than y. The Mavea filters are compressed carbon. The filter out particulates and some disolved gases such as chlorine. I read a book years ago with regard to the physiology of the human body. Among the issues was the alkalinity of the body. It was suggested that cancer cells could not masticize in an alkaline invironment. I believe that an M.D. (Dr. Don Colbert) wrote a book with regard to the benefits of higher Ph water. Well done, I wish you Mozzle-en-gesind! James (Yaacov) Kraemer