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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 07:19 AM
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Have four types all give different readings! Any suggestions on a accurate professional model?
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 10:16 AM
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How far off are the readings from each one?
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 12:27 PM
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Are you using the ball gauges that only test concentration or are you using the test strips that measure both concentration and PH level?
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https://www.supplyhouse.com/Hercules...iABEgIaafD_BwE
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 06:45 PM
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I am using the Prestone guage with a reading on both sides and three different ball guages that seem to place the ***** up equaly three times. No test strips These new products today have little strenght unless you use the manufactures brand
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I use a Prestone gauge with the swinging 'density' weight and an Indicator arrow....as long as you hold it straight..it's dead-nuts every time.

I had two...the original one died of the rubber bulb (like a turkey baster) dying of old age....45 years!

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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by L-46man
I use a Prestone gauge with the swinging 'density' weight and an Indicator arrow....as long as you hold it straight..it's dead-nuts every time.

I had two...the original one died of the rubber bulb (like a turkey baster) dying of old age....45 years!

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I use the same.
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I have both the ball type and the swinging weight type. Both suck up the liquid . If I see dark green I'm good no matter what the the thing is suppose to read.
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