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What to use for urine pH testing?
I am trying to monitor Farfou's urine pH.
What would be the best method and where can I buy the device/strips or ....? I found at Petco a mid-range (6.2 -6.8) pH indicator, but it is for testing fish water. I used it on farfou's urine, which was very concentrate. The sample stayed yellow, which would indicate a very acidic urine. Which is possible, but I don't know it is accurate. Any hints? Thank you. Patricia |
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(Patricia) wrote in message . com...
I am trying to monitor Farfou's urine pH. What would be the best method and where can I buy the device/strips or ...? I found at Petco a mid-range (6.2 -6.8) pH indicator, but it is for testing fish water. I used it on farfou's urine, which was very concentrate. The sample stayed yellow, which would indicate a very acidic urine. Which is possible, but I don't know it is accurate. Any hints? Thank you. Patricia Patricia, The strips are very difficult to work with. They generally do not give you enough range so that it is possible to tell the difference between 6.2 and 6.6. There are electronic pH meters on the market for about $50. Although they are a bit more expensive they do work far better. They are accurate to a hundredth of a point ie 6.12 They are simple to use and work for many years if taken care of. Here's one such source, but there are lots of places on the internet to buy them. You don't need to spend $500 for a lab grade machine, the $50 versions work very well. http://www.labdepotinc.com/product_d...pid~12660.aspx |
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(Patricia) wrote in message . com...
I am trying to monitor Farfou's urine pH. What would be the best method and where can I buy the device/strips or ...? I found at Petco a mid-range (6.2 -6.8) pH indicator, but it is for testing fish water. I used it on farfou's urine, which was very concentrate. The sample stayed yellow, which would indicate a very acidic urine. Which is possible, but I don't know it is accurate. Any hints? Thank you. Patricia Patricia, The strips are very difficult to work with. They generally do not give you enough range so that it is possible to tell the difference between 6.2 and 6.6. There are electronic pH meters on the market for about $50. Although they are a bit more expensive they do work far better. They are accurate to a hundredth of a point ie 6.12 They are simple to use and work for many years if taken care of. Here's one such source, but there are lots of places on the internet to buy them. You don't need to spend $500 for a lab grade machine, the $50 versions work very well. http://www.labdepotinc.com/product_d...pid~12660.aspx |
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Thank you Steve for the infos
Can I still use the pH indicator I bought at Petco? It is just that utine is/ca be much more concentrated than water. It's called Wardley mid range pH indicator. Patricia (Steve Crane) wrote in message Patricia, The strips are very difficult to work with. They generally do not give you enough range so that it is possible to tell the difference between 6.2 and 6.6. There are electronic pH meters on the market for about $50. Although they are a bit more expensive they do work far better. They are accurate to a hundredth of a point ie 6.12 They are simple to use and work for many years if taken care of. Here's one such source, but there are lots of places on the internet to buy them. You don't need to spend $500 for a lab grade machine, the $50 versions work very well. http://www.labdepotinc.com/product_d...pid~12660.aspx |
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Thank you Steve for the infos
Can I still use the pH indicator I bought at Petco? It is just that utine is/ca be much more concentrated than water. It's called Wardley mid range pH indicator. Patricia (Steve Crane) wrote in message Patricia, The strips are very difficult to work with. They generally do not give you enough range so that it is possible to tell the difference between 6.2 and 6.6. There are electronic pH meters on the market for about $50. Although they are a bit more expensive they do work far better. They are accurate to a hundredth of a point ie 6.12 They are simple to use and work for many years if taken care of. Here's one such source, but there are lots of places on the internet to buy them. You don't need to spend $500 for a lab grade machine, the $50 versions work very well. http://www.labdepotinc.com/product_d...pid~12660.aspx |
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Thank you Steve for the infos
Can I still use the pH indicator I bought at Petco? It is just that utine is/ca be much more concentrated than water. It's called Wardley mid range pH indicator. Patricia (Steve Crane) wrote in message Patricia, The strips are very difficult to work with. They generally do not give you enough range so that it is possible to tell the difference between 6.2 and 6.6. There are electronic pH meters on the market for about $50. Although they are a bit more expensive they do work far better. They are accurate to a hundredth of a point ie 6.12 They are simple to use and work for many years if taken care of. Here's one such source, but there are lots of places on the internet to buy them. You don't need to spend $500 for a lab grade machine, the $50 versions work very well. http://www.labdepotinc.com/product_d...pid~12660.aspx |
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