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Hanna High Range Phosphate Checker
Hanna High Range Phosphate Checker
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High Range Phosphate Colorimeter - Checker® HC
Stop struggling to get accurate water testing results with our simple handheld colorimeter. Bring more precise technology to your testing with our high range phosphate colorimeter. You won't have to struggle to visually determine colors anymore as our handheld colorimeter eliminates the hassle of matching to a color chart by providing a direct digital phosphate result.
- The small size of our handheld colorimeter makes it portable and fit perfectly in your pocket
- The simple one-button design makes getting your phosphate results easy.
- Don’t waste time deciding between colors, this colorimeter does the work for you
The HI717 Checker® HC (Handheld Colorimeter) provides a simple, accurate and cost effective way to measure phosphate. Phosphate is a common food additive that enhances flavor and acts as a buffering agent. Important for growth and development of plant roots, phosphate is also present in fertilizers. However, high concentrations of phosphates are detrimental to the environment; for this reason, it is closely monitored in both natural and municipal water systems. Designed as a more accurate alternative to chemical test kits, the HI717 provides quick, accurate results in a few easy steps.
Features at-a-glance:
- Easier to use and more accurate than chemical test kits
- Dedicated to a single parameter
- Small size, big convenience
- Ideal for: Water Quality, Aquaculture, Education, Industrial, Agriculture
Specifications
SKU: HI717
Range: 0.0 to 30.0 ppm
Resolution: 0.1 ppm
Accuracy @ 25°C (77°F): ±1.0 ppm ±5% of reading
Light Source: LED @ 525 nm
Light Detector: silicon photocell
Method: adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Amino Acid method
Battery Type: (1) 1.5V AAA
Auto shut-off: after ten minutes of non-use
Environment: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) RH max 95% non-condensing
Dimensions: 86.0 x 61.0 x 37.5 mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.5in.)
Weight: 64 g (2.3 oz)
Ordering Information: HI717 Checker®HC is supplied with sample cuvettes with caps (2), phosphate HR reagent starter kit (reagents for 20 tests), battery, instructions and quick start guide.
Reagent Set: HI717-25 (40 tests)
Calibration Check: HI717-11
Warranty: 1 year
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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