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Reef Discussion => Water Chemistry => Topic started by: Keith92 on January 16, 2015, 22:51:25

Title: Hanna Checker
Post by: Keith92 on January 16, 2015, 22:51:25

I had the opportunity to buy 3 of the Hanna test kits recently. They were used but looked in great condition. Is anyone using them? Are these test kits more accurate? Easier to use? Reliable?

If you think they are a good investment, which test would you buy first?

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: Topekoms on January 17, 2015, 05:21:42

I use the phosphate and alk Hannas and love them takes less of my time then doing the damn drops plus it gives me an exact reading not just a best guess

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: tidepool on January 17, 2015, 07:47:14

LOL!

Just spent some time surfing the web for Hanna phosphate & alk testers - I guess that answers your question ;o)

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: Topekoms on January 17, 2015, 08:29:17

Oh I would buy the all first

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: Wall_Tank on January 17, 2015, 09:22:51

Make sure you know how old they are.  Not sure if it was the meters or the reagents, but the first generation alk was not much good

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: discus513 on January 17, 2015, 09:40:35

It was the reagents, and hanna sent everyone who bought a checker the liquid instead of the powder that they had the issues with. I use all three and love them. I wish they had a magnesium one!

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: Keith92 on January 17, 2015, 15:17:21

I am buying the Calcium and Alkalinity kits.  The phosphate was already taken.  I will test with my current kits and compare them with the Hanna and post the results.  Thanks for the input.

Title: Re: Hanna Checker
Post by: AJ on January 17, 2015, 15:22:50

I use the ALK one, and love it.  I like how it gives you PPM so you can be more accurate when dosing.