Question on Testing the Water Testers...

[iDeath]

So I recently got a water test done and some very reputable people on this forum recommended I get a different test done by another company. I have since ordered another kit and was wondering if anyone has already done a comparison between the commercial water testers out there by sending the samples of water at the same time to each tester and comparing the results....

If not, I don't mind being the one as I feel it would be useful. It would also be helpful if a few others would do the same perhaps... Anyways, I'm willing to just order some more kits and send samples off at the same time. Please let me know if this has already been done to your knowledge. I couldn't find anything with search.

 

[mta_morrow]

So I recently got a water test done and some very reputable people recommended I get a different test done by another company. I have since ordered another kit and was wondering if anyone has already done a comparison between the commercial water testers out there by sending the samples of water at the same time to each tester and comparing the results....

If not, I don't mind being the one as I feel it would be useful. It would also be helpful if a few others would do the same perhaps... Anyways, I'm willing to just order some more kits and send samples off at the same time. Please let me know if this has already been done to your knowledge. I couldn't find anything with search.

IDeath, great idea!
I don’t recall seeing this done before, not that it hasn’t.
I believe this would be beneficial to those who have thes tests performed.
#reefsquad
Calling in the crew as they may know if it’s been done as well as I’m sure many would want to be in on this.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I am guessing they are all susceptible to testing error even if it is less error than hobby grade kits. This is a total guess though.

 

[JoshH]

I just watched a video on a comparison between the top three, I'll have to look around for it.

 

[JoshH]

Not scientific and a little bit of a boring watch lol if the link doesn't work just Google ATI, Triton Aqua forest test comparison and click on the dans reef co UK video

 

[mta_morrow]

I just watched a video on a comparison between the top three, I'll have to look around for it.

Thanks!

 

[TheEngineer]

I thought Randy did something on this too....

 

[Breadman03]

Here's one.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/triton-vs-aquaforest-icp-oes.272276/

 

[Reefahholic]

Was the Denver ICP guy ever compared with Triton? I’m interested in knowing the outcome of that. I know he was called out for not being very knowledgeable for statements he made, but did that blow over? Is he just trying to get rich or is he legit?

 

[iDeath]

Thank you guys for posting that information! Yes it was the Denver ICP guy that I had sent a sample to... and was told that it was possibly unreliable.