Alkalinity Test Question

[MatthewJJ]

I just bought a new Alkalinity test made by Salifert with an expiration of 2012 and i am getting a higher than 16 kh is this even possible. I dont add any buffers for alkalinity only have a calcium reactor running. ph in tank is roughly 8.2 and temp is set at 76 to 77 tank is realativly new, been running close to 3 months.

Any help would be greatly appreciated
Matt

 

[ChrisRD]

A reactor that's cranked-up too much can drive alk levels quite high, so that is a possibility.

That said, I would definitely confirm that reading with another kit or by taking a sample to your LFS for testing before taking any action.