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    Recording test results with Alexa

    I have successfully set up my Alexa integration and it's working great. I successfully logged my alkalinity results by telling Alexa "tell Apex Fusion to log alkalinity as 8.1 dKH". However, I'm not sure how to correctly log test results where the number you enter into Fusion is then calculated by Fusion into the proper units. For example, I use the Hanna ULR Phosphorus colorimeter which tells me a number, and when entered into Fusion it calculates the PPM of phosphates. 16 on Hanna = 0.05ppm phosphates. Should I tell Alexa 16 or 0.05? Same thing with my Red Sea calcium test where I enter the volume in mL of reagent used, and Fusion calculates the ppm of calcium. 0.84 mL = 420 ppm. I'd rather not need to look up a conversion chart.

    I guess I can just try recording a test result and if it shows up wrong in Fusion I can delete it. But I'd like clarification if possible.

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    Actually I haven't found yet how to delete a wrong alkalinity entry in fusion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rui Manuel Gaspar View Post
    Actually I haven't found yet how to delete a wrong alkalinity entry in fusion.
    On the measurement page in Fusion, just a little below the question mark is a arrow pointing down. Click that and the page will expand
    so you can edit or delete a measurement.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Member No 1 View Post
    On the measurement page in Fusion, just a little below the question mark is a arrow pointing down. Click that and the page will expand
    so you can edit or delete a measurement.
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    Nice. Thanks!

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    There are multiple ways to enter phosphate, either by parts per million phosphate, or by parts per billion phosphorus (Hanna ULR).

    To log a phosphorus/Hanna ULR test in ppb

    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a Hanna ULR test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a phosphorus test"

    To log a phosphate test in ppm
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log phosphate as 0.03 parts per million"

    If for some reason you ask to log phosphate in parts per billion, Alexa will ask for you to clarify if you meant a Hanna ULR test or if you truly want to log phosphate in parts per billion (I'm not aware of any test kits that read phosphate in ppb, but the Alexa skill is able to understand and make the conversion anyway). No matter what method you choose, the end result is a phosphate test logged in parts per million in Apex Fusion.


    Keep in mind that you don't have provide all the information right away!

    You can be vague:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a test"

    Or you can be specific about the test type:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a phosphate test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a calcium test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a magnesium test"

    Or you can be really specific:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log alkalinity as 8.3 dKH"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log calcium as 400 parts per million"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log phosphorus as 15 parts per billion"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe View Post
    There are multiple ways to enter phosphate, either by parts per million phosphate, or by parts per billion phosphorus (Hanna ULR).

    To log a phosphorus/Hanna ULR test in ppb

    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a Hanna ULR test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a phosphorus test"

    To log a phosphate test in ppm
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log phosphate as 0.03 parts per million"

    If for some reason you ask to log phosphate in parts per billion, Alexa will ask for you to clarify if you meant a Hanna ULR test or if you truly want to log phosphate in parts per billion (I'm not aware of any test kits that read phosphate in ppb, but the Alexa skill is able to understand and make the conversion anyway). No matter what method you choose, the end result is a phosphate test logged in parts per million in Apex Fusion.


    Keep in mind that you don't have provide all the information right away!

    You can be vague:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a test"

    Or you can be specific about the test type:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a phosphate test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a calcium test"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log a magnesium test"

    Or you can be really specific:
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log alkalinity as 8.3 dKH"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log calcium as 400 parts per million"
    "Alexa, ask Apex Fusion to log phosphorus as 15 parts per billion"
    Great info! Thank you.

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