Fake Hanna Checker???

[Malifry97]

Has anyone used this knockoff Hanna checker? If so how does it work. Also do you guys think I should get one? Just wondering everyone’s thoughts.

Hanna HI-772 Marine Alkalinity Checker for sale online | eBay

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[Neil S.]

Considering that accurate measurements are necessary I'd not recommend a knock-off as there is zero accountability and no way to check that their device is actually doing what they claim. Best to go with the real device.

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

I may not be seeing something, but that looks like a Hanna Checker to me.

 

[Jvesche20]

Considering that accurate measurements are necessary I'd not recommend a knock-off as there is zero accountability and no way to check that their device is actually doing what they claim. Best to go with the real device.

$20 more for the real deal

 

[Sinibotia]

How do you know it's fake?

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

save $20, destroy $1,000 worth of coral. I say buy the knock off!!!!

 

[Livinlocal]

I'm also curious, how do you know it's not real?

 

[Jvesche20]

I'm also curious, how do you know it's not real?

Only thing that I could say is that its $20 cheaper?? not sure what eles here

 

[Kenneth Hooper]

That listing is only for the calibration fluids/packets. Not the meter. The meter listing is for $79

 

[Billldg]

I don't thinks its fake, I DO think it may be a refurbished unit though.

 

[Jvesche20]

That listing is only for the calibration fluids/packets. Not the meter. The meter listing is for $79

The meters are $50

Alkalinity DKH Colorimeter HI772 Hanna Checker - Marine Water

Why does BRS recommend this? The Hanna Alkalinity checker is an awesome little tool that now will give results in DKH values that are much more common in the aquarium hobby. It will also give you accurate easy to read results with the large LCD display. We like the repeatable results and ability...

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So the ebay listing is just the packets that go inside?

 

[Kenneth Hooper]

The meter listing on eBay by that seller is for $79.
The listing is for two of the little bottles filled with calibration fluid. Click on the "See Details" when you click on the link and it will show what they are really selling for $30

 

[Sparkymarc]

Hanna has 3 different alkalinity checkers. Make sure which one you’re buying.
HI772- saltwater measures dkh
HI755-saltwater measures ppm
HI775-freshwater measures ppm

 

[5altkreep]

That listing is for calibration fluid, not reagents or the device itself.

 

[bluprntguy]

I'd rather spend the extra $20 and buy the real product from a reputable source, support a company that makes great products, and have access to warranty and support if needed.

 

[tehmadreefer]

It isnt a fake.... that's the calibration fluid.

 

[bluprntguy]

It isnt a fake.... that's the calibration fluid.

If that's true, it's almost twice as much as buying it elsewhere. FWIW, the title of the product is listed as "Hanna Marine Alkalinity DKH Checker" and the product number doesn't seem to correspond to anything that Hanna seems to actually make. I do see references in the description to calibration fluid.

In any event. I'd stay far far away from anything this particular ebay seller is selling.

 

[siggy]

this is whats for sale, not the meter

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

sighh. someone owes me 10 minutes of my life back for this thread.

 

[siggy]

sighh. someone owes me 10 minutes of my life back for this thread.

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