Let's say I bought two different test kits, and buying a third and fourth one recently to validate the results. Spent too much time than I should be spending on testing using different test kits on freshly made saltwater.
We discussed this in another thread not too long ago I believe. I just tested with new test kits (salifert, and Hanna for Alk), and all came out as indicated on the box. I have to imagine they are from the same batch you have, so I have no real explanation for you unfortunately. As mentioned at the time, if you had concerns, you certainly should have and hope you did bring them up to Dave or Darren. Baring that, the owner of FM, is fairly accessible via email.
I have not used AF, but for everyone touting it, especially with "evidence" from Europe, there is equal amounts of that evidence coming out of Europe with the FM.
I can tell you this. I do not profess to know a great deal about salt, and how one is better, IF one is better, BUT I do know more than my fair share of sales, and marketing, and to that end, general business. Don't kid yourself people, you are seeing a ton of stores carrying the AF now for a reason, and it's not because it is better. That company is a marketing company first, and a manufacturer of products second. Profit is what is driving this machine, simple as that. So my thought process goes this way. If this stuff is actually coming from Europe, how have they managed to get it here for half the money of other overseas manufacturers. Answer is obvious, they can't. Now if it is a 3rd the price to buy at a cost level, then there is your answer. Margin, margin margin. I give them credit on their branding however, it is phenomenal.
