I understand these are strips are supposed to be dipped in, but have you tried it midstream? Does it work midstream, like if we hold it 3-5seconds?
1416842
Yeah , you just have to be careful when you do it midtream to not go past that line. I have dipped it and used it midstream.
1416843
I am not a fan of the mess of midstream so I always used a plastic cup. But I believe it's 3 seconds (enough to saturate it). Probably more accurate if you cup test.
1416844
I advise dipping. It is difficult to get just the absorbent part in the stream. These are very small strips and do not have a large area and protective plastic cover like the more expensive pregnancy tests.
1416845
They do not work well midstream. I tried with one. The absorbent part is covered on top by a little strip of plastic. It might have worked better if I held it sideways, but I only tried it once and I didn't want to waste anymore that way. I think you're better of just dipping it.
1416846
No, the test instructions say to use it in room-temp urine... so using mid-stream wouldn't be accurate.
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Hi Nonnie, I use the product religiously and started wearing them over night. I got tired of that real quick and began wrapping a few hours (2-4) hours before bed. I got the same fabulous results in the shorter timeframe that I did wearing it over night. Water intake is the key to success...lets say you wrap for the first time on a Monday night...start drinking water monday morning. I typically keep A bottle of water by my bed to sip on if I get thirsty but other than that, I've never continued drinking over night. Just make sure you drink half of your body weight in water everyday while doing the series of wraps. If you follow these simple guidelines, you will get results!! Happy wrapping!
2258362
All my tests worked great!! I would recommend them to everyone!! Even my friend liked them. Since they are just the strips, it's very possible for someone to get it wet in the wrong place, not lay it flat, look at the results too soon, not test correctly, etc. If you feel these tests aren't working, then go buy ones at the store. I was just trying to help. Regardless of your profession, everyone can make mistakes and not be aware of it.
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Works well. Increase dwell time from lacquer. Couple coats before scraping off. No water until end. Scraper, steel wool, then hot water and nylon brush, then pressure washer, then soap and water, then pressure washer. Faster the better when scrubbing off stripper. Commit to it otherwise you'll just have to do it twice. Oxalic acid if you get black spots.
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my question why? get a HVLP sprayer. Although this post is very old i will still give my 2 cents. if you get sprayable dip then you fine. if you get the unthinned dip you need a 50/50 cut with whatever thinner you want to use. Google what you should use for your results. HVLP sprayers will give you a much better/smoother result
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I personally used it on items that were subject to water and moisture and had somewhat positive results. I have not used it where there would be any sort of pressure as in a pressure washer. For the price I would try it but I would also "duct tape" the area just to be sure the hole does not blow out. love to find out how you made out???
281971
Hi, this in response to the Lee Pro 20 melter. The instructions state 20 lbs and it will take 20 to 30 minutes at 600 deg. What I do is melt to obtain about 3/4 high but be very carful. Also I had trouble spout poring after a few uses.I started dipping and it worked OK.
835841
Here is a nice resource explaining how to use the strips: http://meny.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/7/5/4575254/tastelab.docx
2092251
You still won't need strips- it sticks together really well. I really don't think strips would work with the consistency of this product but I have not tried it.
1742839
I use my test strips a while after I dump in the spa chemicals , say a few days. Everything seems to work fine though it is good to check periodically depending on the frequency of use, I guess.
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I have removed the water resistant strips many times (on this an other items.) They come off easily and leave no mark. I have used them on tile, fiberglass surround, corian solid surface, and even painted walls. Don't pull straight out or the tab will tear. Think of it like stretching chewing gum straight down...slowly. (edit: you can't reuse the strip once you take it off. You will need to get another one to put it back up.)I don't ~know~ how they work, but I am guessing there are little bubbles inside of some sort containing release agent and your goal is to stretch and break them to release. At least that is what it seems like! I have removed the water resistant strips many times (on this an other items.) They come off easily and leave no mark. I have used them on tile, fiberglass surround, corian solid surface, and even painted walls. Don't pull straight out or the tab will tear. Think of it like stretching chewing gum straight down...slowly. (edit: you can't reuse the strip once you take it off. You will need to get another one to put it back up.)I don't ~know~ how they work, but I am guessing there are little bubbles inside of some sort containing release agent and your goal is to stretch and break... » Read More I have removed the water resistant strips many times (on this an other items.) They come off easily and leave no mark. I have used them on tile, fiberglass surround, corian solid surface, and even painted walls. Don't pull straight out or the tab will tear. Think of it like stretching chewing gum straight down...slowly. (edit: you can't reuse the strip once you take it off. You will need to get another one to put it back up.)I don't ~know~ how they work, but I am guessing there are little bubbles inside of some sort containing release agent and your goal is to stretch and break them to release. At least that is what it seems like! « Show Less
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Just take stick and dip. Use a cup (Dixie or small solo)-I always wait until I get result before I dump it out. Make sure your don't dip past the max line. If you get the whole stick wet, it won't work at all.
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In my previous response to you, I must add this product is very thin. I remember the real stuff to be a thicker liquid. I have gone back to Amway LOC. I use them straight from the bottle as a clothes degreaser as in the dribbles of greasy food down the front of my knit shirts. It works great. However, it cannot be left on colors for more than a few hours as the color will fade on the LOC spottings. Whites do not matter.
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It is a chem-dip. Works great for removing gunk, carbon, wrinkling paint, and stinking up your shop area. Spraying on probably will not work. It would just dry and quit working, this product works by dipping the part in and leaving it submerged.
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After a quick dip it still worked but yes, if you are in the water for long you will need to re-apply it.
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I found the salt strips to be a bit tricky (compared to chlorine etc chemical strips). They take a long time to read, so I was just laying the strip in the water sample. You need to stand the strip up in the container so the bottom is in the water and let it sit. The strip was reading far lower than it should have when laying in the water vs standing up in the water. Perhaps you are having the same issue and it really is higher than 2000ppm. I started out with too much salt because of this as well.
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It's not reAlly that easy. Pain in our booty actually so we tried each test once and haven't used it since. We have used some that you simply dip and then read. Much easier. This is add this amt of water then shake then one or two drops of that thn stir then more water then wait. No time for all that!! Each test may be less than five mins each once you get it down but all of them together are 20 min +. We like the dipstick tests better. Cost more but well worth it.