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Old 12-01-2012, 05:51 PM   #491 (permalink)
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got some preliminary results today but the certificate should be sorted by tomorrow
Pond PH 8.1
Ammonia as NH4+ 0.01mg/l
Nirtrite 0
Nitrate 11.783
alkalinities 375 mg/l

Bhole PH 7.4
Ammonia 0.065 mg/l
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 11.793
Alkalinities 425mg/l

Also tested for calcium carbonate & pretty much most metals he did say that there was no mercury present
ok cheers mate
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when the machines start running constantly at work we'll do a full range of test and draw up a correlation between the home kit and the lab, there does seem to be a bit of difference if memory serves
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Finely got around to finish of my winter pond cover this week, the frames are fixed together with piano hinges so they will fold up for viewing, feeding and easy storage during the summer.
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Very neat Keith, well done they'll come in handy over the next few nights!
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Very neat Keith, well done they'll come in handy over the next few nights!
cheers miles, yeah i see its going to get cold over the next few days
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I know, how typical is that roll on Spring
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Just read this thread right through, there's some class looking builds on this site, hats off to you!!
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hi youve given me insight to do the best i can on limited income, 68 and still doing a new pond build. congratulations on a great read and build, bet your fish will enjoy it and become big fish.
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hi youve given me insight to do the best i can on limited income, 68 and still doing a new pond build. congratulations on a great read and build, bet your fish will enjoy it and become big fish.
Thanks for your kind comments, still have a lot to do before the project is finished but I am getting there slowly, good luck with your next pond keep us all posted
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