AutoAqua Smart Stir - Lost magnetic pill - Whoever has one can you tell me the dimensions of the magnet stir pill?

[FreakPrism]

Hi there, so I was using my smart stir for the first time (it is awesome) to mix the Hanna Phosporous vial (After adding reagant). Once I was done and measured, I accidentally dumped the vial liquid (including the magnet pill) into the drain(completely forgot to remove the magnet pill) .... oops.

Anyone who has an autoaqua smart stir, can you please tell me the measurements of the magnet stir pill ... L, W, H?

Thanks!

 

[jrill]

Hi there, so I was using my smart stir for the first time (it is awesome) to mix the Hanna Phosporous vial (After adding reagant). Once I was done and measured, I accidentally dumped the vial liquid (including the magnet pill) into the drain(completely forgot to remove the magnet pill) .... oops.

Anyone who has an autoaqua smart stir, can you please tell me the measurements of the magnet stir pill ... L, W, H?

Thanks!

They can be purchased on the Coralvue website.

 

[FreakPrism]

They can be purchased on the Coralvue website.

I'm in Canada so want to avoid $35 USD shipping ... I see several options on amazon.ca but need to know the dimensions.

 

[jrill]

I'm in Canada so want to avoid $35 USD shipping ... I see several options on amazon.ca but need to know the dimensions.

7.1 mm long x 3.1 mm

 

[FreakPrism]

7.1 mm long x 3.1 mm

Awesome thank you!!

 

[West1]

How long have you been using it, does it work well? I’m interested in buying one.

 

[FreakPrism]

How long have you been using it, does it work well? I’m interested in buying one.

I've been using for about a month during my weekly parameters test. I use it for my Hanna UL phosphorous tester, salifert Ca and Mg tests and Red Sea NO4 tester. Love it so far.

Just always have to remember to take out the tablet before dumping the mixed water down the drain, however. I've poured 2 tablets down the drain already due to forgetfulness : -)

 

[anthonygf]

I have done that also. Now I clean my vials at the table where I do my tests, get a small tupperware container and a large syringe and a small bucket of RO/DI water and rinse the vials over the tupperware with the syringe. This way if you drop the magnet it will be easy to retrieve. Testing and cleaning in the same area, I love it.

 

[FreakPrism]

I have done that also. Now I clean my vials at the table where I do my tests, get a small tupperware container and a large syringe and a small bucket of RO/DI water and rinse the vials over the tupperware with the syringe. This way if you drop the magnet it will be easy to retrieve. Testing and cleaning in the same area, I love it.

Cool I will try that next time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Snoopy 67]

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