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.