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  1. 05-31-2006 08:40 PM #1
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    Default Re: Strange pH color

    Used the new tester & came up with about 6.8, so it was actually low. Borax has been added to bring it up
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    Default Re: Strange pH color

    Good deal, now you know

    Well we see the strips were WAY off...

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    Default Re: Strange pH color

    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.
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  4. 05-31-2006 11:23 PM #4
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    Thanks waterbear...I will try the other test kit in the morning once my pH comes up some.
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