KH reference solution

Henry Hatch

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I keep my drop checker reference solution refrigerated. Does this have any affect when used in a drop checker ? When I mixed the solution up over a year ago it was 4.0 dkh. Now it tests at 3.0.
 

VaughnH

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Did the solution test at 4 dKH when you first mixed it up, or was that a calculated value?

Refrigeration should have no effect at all, but if the container isn't air tight, some water could evaporate, which would raise the KH.
 

Henry Hatch

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The solution did test at 4.0 when I first mixed it up. I'm going to try a new kh test kit and if I get the same result I'll just mix up a new batch.