Beta Testing Hanna Calcium Checker

[Dowtish]

I hope they find these accurate. They are also working on a Mag. checker as well:bigsmile:

Sneak peek at the prototype Calcium Checker from Hanna

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Awesome news...cant wait until it is available. Hope testing goes smoothly!

 

[pickupman66]

same here.. I need to get me a trio of these anyways.....

 

[pelagic]

cool! now we just need Mg and NO3.. :)

 

[ocd_reefer]

If hanna has taught me anything, its to not buy a handheld checker for at least 4-5 months after they are released.

 

[Dowtish]

I think that is why they have been sending them out to various folks for testing on these new ones.

If hanna has taught me anything, its to not buy a handheld checker for at least 4-5 months after they are released.

 

[ocd_reefer]

I hope they are awesome right out of the gate. Liquid regent? Check. Thank god. Hopefully the timeout is acceptable also.

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

I hope they are awesome right out of the gate. Liquid regent? Check. Thank god. Hopefully the timeout is acceptable also.

+1

It looks like the CA version requires 2 reagents (at least it appears they are both liquid.) The timeout issues are better on the ALK, now Hanna need to produce liquid PO4 reagents :)

 

[pickupman66]

no kidding.. I HATE those powedered packets.. you never feel like you get it all in the vial.

 

[MVlk]

Check out the 2nd picture in the Reef Builders article link... sure looks like a box of powder reagent to me?!?!

 

[ocd_reefer]

Ugh. From the Hanna rep on RC:

Yes it has liquid and powder reagents. It is a two step process, and is very easy to use!

 

[Reggie]

Check out the 2nd picture in the Reef Builders article link... sure looks like a box of powder reagent to me?!?!

Yup, looks like it. :( You can also see that liquid reagent is labeled as REAGENT A.

API has been my reliable calcium kit to test where my calcium levels are at -- not exact but it gives me a ballpark figure on where my system's at.

I do use the KH Hanna Checker and I really like it. What I want however is a Mg and Nitrate Checker.

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Ugh. From the Hanna rep on RC:
Yes it has liquid and powder reagents. It is a two step process, and is very easy to use!

Yuck - That alone might keep me from using it. I HATE dealing with the packets.

 

[Dowtish]

With all the freakin steps that are in mag/cal tests, I'm sure the hanna will be a much easier task. i'm honestly just wanting accuracy as much as convenience.

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

This is great news - would love to have one of them (even if it has a powder reagent). Still would rather have a nitrate checker though!

 

[Zef004]

Bate testing is done. They should be ready to ship out in July. I got an email saying in mid July. Cant wait to us mine when comes in.

 

[Dowtish]

Yeah I saw a vendor on another thread post that you could go ahead and pre order for the same time.