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07/30/2011, 04:16 PM
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Water Tests
After a good substrate cleaning and a 20% partial, how long do you need to wait to get accurate test readings?
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07/30/2011, 05:03 PM
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Give it an hour, not long really. Assuming you have a sump, and your return pump is rated anywhere from 5-15 turnover rate per hour it should be diluted and good to go.
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07/30/2011, 05:34 PM
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I agree that an hour probably is fine.
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07/30/2011, 06:03 PM
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I've always did overnight. Just my idile curiosity. Thanks
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07/30/2011, 06:11 PM
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Yeah, no problem! I just did a waterchange myself! One hour until I test!
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07/30/2011, 06:45 PM
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I did a water change today also waited 2 hours and tested.
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07/30/2011, 06:50 PM
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I do 2 hours. By them everything has settled down.
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