Storing your test kit

[Camescu]

As you know, the API master test kit comes in that flimsy plastic box. Does anyone throw this away in favour of a sturdier storage unit?

I'm tempted to get a 3 litre storage box with lid and fill with packaging foam insert with appropriate holes cut in.

 

[threnjen]

I bought a pack of 24 API vials and a test tube holder (because I am basically crazy), and then I have that along with all of the little test bottles lined up in a plastic storage box.

 

[Old Scales]

Test tube tip

Here is a picture of my homemade test tube older. I made it from a block of 2 x 4 lumber. Cheap easy. After filling the tubes at the tank I can carry it to the counter where I do my testing. Note each hole is labeled for each test sample.

 

[ScotJudd]

What a good idea. I am always knocking over my test tubes after they are all filled and waiting to be tested. Yes, I know I could put the lids on . Cheers OS. Steve.

 

[threnjen]

I love that, OS!

 

[Old Scales]

You're welcome friends. Glad to share.

 

[steviebetta]

How do you test with no lids? You have to shake some of them?

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[Old Scales]

Some people just hold their finger over the hole. Just be sure you don't pick your nose. Clean finger required.