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Old 07-26-2008, 04:14 PM   #1
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How do I test for these?


Phosphate-- Less than .2 PPM
Calcium -- 350-450 PPM
Magnesium-- 1250-1350 PPM
Iodine -- 8-14 PPM
Strontium -- 8-14 PPM


Is this 5 more test bottles or strips?

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Re: How do I test for these?

Hey Orb,

Not sure if I understand your exact question but as far as I have noticed, phosphate and calcium test kits are usually easy to find and I know there are test kits for magnesium and iodine but I can't recall seeing one for strontium...but that doesn't mean they don't exist. I am not sure how many people actually test for magnesium or iodine on a regular basis but I can tell you that I have made it thus far without them. The phosphate and calcium tests are pretty handy IME.
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