Neptune testing

[Fastball16]

Question

lookin into a trident tester for my reef.

I see that the unit uses an intake line, but speaks of not using a lot of water for the sample.

my question is, assuming a small 3’ run of tubing, how is the unit testing actual, current, tank water. Isn’t it testing older water that’s been in the tube for some time?

Thanks for the help

 

[sublime275]

Question

lookin into a trident tester for my reef.

I see that the unit uses an intake line, but speaks of not using a lot of water for the sample.

my question is, assuming a small 3’ run of tubing, how is the unit testing actual, current, tank water. Isn’t it testing older water that’s been in the tube for some time?

Thanks for the help

It flushes the intake line each time prior to testing.

 

[Fastball16]

Thank you. Approximately, how much water does one cycle consume then?

 

[Reef man 89]

Thank you. Approximately, how much water does one cycle consume then?

8ml per test

 

[Reef man 89]

So 24 ml for all 3 tests

 

[sublime275]

Thank you. Approximately, how much water does one cycle consume then?

I believe I’ve read that it is 7ml per individual test.

 

[sublime275]

8ml per test

Not that it is a big difference, but the Trident FAQ says 7ml per test.

 

[Fastball16]

That’s such a small amount. I guess I was thinking the intake line was 1/4” I guess it’s smaller with those volumes. I appreciate all the answers.