Re: NANFA-- TDS and Conductivity

EELReprah_at_aol.com
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 17:41:58 EDT

In a message dated 10/19/00 10:58:36 AM, fundulus_at_hotmail.com writes:

<< I'm
honestly not sure exactly what calculation the Hanna meter makes. >>

The Hanna meters are based on a calibration using potassium chloride which is
exactly 50% or 2X relationship. Most natural waters are about 55% or 1.8X
because there are different ions present.

Lee Harper

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