Strange pH color

[bassadict69]

This kit has been inside...It was an old kit that had been outside.

Maybe I got an old kit when I bought it a couple of months ago. Anyways, I bought a new one today.

I had my water tested at two places one got 6.7 the other got between 7.5 & 7.8. The latter used test strips!

[sunofthebeach]

It sounds like your PH color is light orange because your PH is so low.

the lower your PH, the lighter the red looks, so maybe that is why it looks Orange.

Test some tap water and see how that looks.

add a little bit of borax to a gallon of pool water and see how that tests, to determine if your kit still works.

I think your PH is just very low.

[ScottS]

I had my water tested at two places one got 6.7 the other got between 7.5 & 7.8. The latter used test strips!

Talk about inconsistent... another reason we all know testing our own water is best.

What result did you get with your new kit?

[bassadict69]

Haven't used it yet. I picked it up on my lunch break. I will be home about 6pm & will check it then & post back.

[bassadict69]

Used the new tester & came up with about 6.8, so it was actually low. Borax has been added to bring it up

[ScottS]

Good deal, now you know

Well we see the strips were WAY off...

I can't believe that!! /sarcasm.

[waterbear]

If you are using phenol red to test for pH (and I am sure that you are) an orange color indicates a pH around 7.0 or lower.

[bassadict69]

Thanks waterbear...I will try the other test kit in the morning once my pH comes up some.