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NanDiscus

11-13-2009, 01:50 PM

Hi,

I have a water sample from a fellow aquarist, which I would like to test for pH and TDS, but don't want to stick my meters in it, because then I would have no way of disinfecting them.
Would a few minutes in the microwave at 750W be a good solution? Would that kill the nasties in the water?

Thanks,
Nandi

Jhhnn

11-13-2009, 09:25 PM

I'd think it would. If it boils for very long at all, then the TDS will go up... and the pH might move further away from neutral... maybe... not sure about that...

NanDiscus

11-14-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the advice!
I wasn't actually thinking about boiling the water other than maybe heating it up a little bit, I would rely on the disinfection power of the microwave, if it has any.

Nandi

Jhhnn

11-15-2009, 01:59 AM

I'd bring it just to a boil and quit...

NanDiscus

11-15-2009, 06:22 AM

Alright, I'll give it a try and advise.
Thanks!

Nandi