Product request - Alkalinity standard

[Syntax1235]

Salifert has been including a reference for a few years now in their ALK test kits.

I haven’t seen an alk reference in Salifert alk test for several years

 

[Brew12]

Any update on this? I did pick up a bottle of the GHL reference solution directly from GHL but buying through you guys is much easier.

I posted this on my build thread, but some here may find it interesting. I plan on keeping a reference solution on the shelf at all times. I didn't use the expired Redsea kit on my aquarium. Having a reference solution can give you confidence that your kit is reading accurately.

"The first thing I tested was the 7.5dkh Alkalinity standard. A good reading would be considered 7.3 to 7.7.

KH Director: 7.5
Hanna Checker: 7.7
Salifert: 7.7
Redsea, New: 7.3
Redsea, Old: 5.9

And, on my tank I got the following results. And, I have to admit, my KH Director was telling me my Alk was dropping but I didn't believe it.

KH Director: 8.2
Hanna Checker: 8.3
Salifert: 8.3
Redsea, New: 7.8"

 

[Zack@BRS Verified Sponsor]

Evaluating some options, but I think this'll be something we have very soon.

 

[jbrady429]

Evaluating some options, but I think this'll be something we have very soon.

Awesome! A calcium reference would be my 2nd request.

 

[Brew12]

Evaluating some options, but I think this'll be something we have very soon.

Great. I hope a BRS branded standard that includes Alk, Calc, and Magnesium is at least under discussion. I would think with your pharma contacts it should be doable!

 

[yellojello]

BUMP! Any updates?

 

[W1ngz]

Aquaforest test kits include reference solutions.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/af-alkalinity-test-kit-aquaforest.html

https://aquaforest.eu/en/product/dkh-test-kit/

What's Included?
1x 3mL Syringe
1x 1mL Syringe
1x Syringe Tip
1x Test Vail
1x Reagent A-KH
1x Reagent B-KH
1x Reference Solution
1x Instruction Card
1x Quality Certificate​

 

[Zack@BRS Verified Sponsor]

@yellojello Yes, we do have some good news. We've tested the Fauna Marin Multi Reference solution, and got some good results testing against a variety of kits. I think the Hanna standards are very useful for the checkers, but for others, this should be very useful. This will act as a good reference against alk, calcium, magnesium, conductivity, phosphate, and a few other types of tests. These should be on order very shortly, and hopefully should be on the website in the near future!

 

[jbrady429]

Nice! I’ll be waiting to place my order!

 

[Brew12]

@yellojello Yes, we do have some good news. We've tested the Fauna Marin Multi Reference solution, and got some good results testing against a variety of kits. I think the Hanna standards are very useful for the checkers, but for others, this should be very useful. This will act as a good reference against alk, calcium, magnesium, conductivity, phosphate, and a few other types of tests. These should be on order very shortly, and hopefully should be on the website in the near future!

This is great news. The Hanna standards are great at checking the accuracy of the sensors but don't verify the accuracy of the reagents. I'll be excited to use the Multi Reference solution on all of my Hanna checkers.