matchrocket
Well-Known Member
Moved to a new house recently and had my water tested from Ward Labs. My pH meter was down when I ordered (electrode died) and got it back up and running today.
On my water report (below) my pH was surprisingly low, I decided to check it with my meter, freshly calibrated. Water was pulled from the same source. The difference was huge.
My meter reads 7.48 vs Ward 6.6... I am inclined to trust my meter. Why is there such a huge difference? My Meter reads back same pH as calibration solution (which was close to begin with) What gives?
pH 6.6
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm
Sodium, Na 23
Potassium, K 2
Calcium, Ca 36
Magnesium, Mg 5
Total Hardness, CaCO3 111
Sulfate, SO4-S 16
Chloride, Cl 19
Carbonate, CO3 < 1.0
Bicarbonate, HCO3 89
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 73
On my water report (below) my pH was surprisingly low, I decided to check it with my meter, freshly calibrated. Water was pulled from the same source. The difference was huge.
My meter reads 7.48 vs Ward 6.6... I am inclined to trust my meter. Why is there such a huge difference? My Meter reads back same pH as calibration solution (which was close to begin with) What gives?
pH 6.6
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm
Sodium, Na 23
Potassium, K 2
Calcium, Ca 36
Magnesium, Mg 5
Total Hardness, CaCO3 111
Sulfate, SO4-S 16
Chloride, Cl 19
Carbonate, CO3 < 1.0
Bicarbonate, HCO3 89
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 73