DITTO! I do that as well. I figured that I'd had beeter learn how to test it myself incase I need to. The kit was only $21 (US) and I have been very curious. I am always told by my LFS that my water is fine and well, they are right. It is fine.Bea/\/ said:i just take my water in a bottle to a lfs and they test it for me for free