replacement vials for salifert test kit?
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RandyC
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Cuvettes & Caps (2-Pack) - Hanna
If you have lost or broken the included cuvettes and caps that were included with your Hanna Checker or simply just want an extra set on hand, we carry replacements directly from Hanna. Over time the glass vials can become stained and discolored which can lead to inaccurate readings. We suggest...
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Hanna Glass Cuvette Set HI731321 (4 Piece)
Extra cuvettes (vials) for your Hanna Colorimeter Checkers. Caps NOT included Precision glass, necessary for taking accurate measurements For most accurate readings, cuvette must be clean and free of scratches
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Round Glass Replacement Cuvettes for HI759 Maple Syrup Digital Grader (25 pcs)
HI731359 is a replacement set of 25 round glass cuvettes with plastic inserts for the HI759 Maple Syrup Digital Grader.
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You beat me to it.Cuvettes & Caps (2-Pack) - Hanna
If you have lost or broken the included cuvettes and caps that were included with your Hanna Checker or simply just want an extra set on hand, we carry replacements directly from Hanna. Over time the glass vials can become stained and discolored which can lead to inaccurate readings. We suggest...
Hanna Glass Cuvette Set HI731321 (4 Piece)
Extra cuvettes (vials) for your Hanna Colorimeter Checkers. Caps NOT included Precision glass, necessary for taking accurate measurements For most accurate readings, cuvette must be clean and free of scratches
Round Glass Replacement Cuvettes for HI759 Maple Syrup Digital Grader (25 pcs)
HI731359 is a replacement set of 25 round glass cuvettes with plastic inserts for the HI759 Maple Syrup Digital Grader.
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You get a couple of new ones when you order a new Salifert test kit.
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I know @jsker buys vials for something....my sieve mind just can't remember for what....Hanna, Salifert, Red Sea, making hooch??? Hopefully he'll reply. If he's making hooch, let me know! 
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I use a magnetic stirrer for my testing and toss all the test kit vials and use 10 and 20 mil beaker for testing. The beakers are much nicer then the plastic test vials with the graduated measurements. I also keep extra beaker on hand if I test more than once a week. Makes better hooch also 
;Hilarious I wash all of my test beaker and cuvette in the dish washer after testing and then give them a quick rinse with distilled water before testing.
I agree with @RandyC and I buy the maple syrup test cuvettes to replace my cuvettes.
;Hilarious I wash all of my test beaker and cuvette in the dish washer after testing and then give them a quick rinse with distilled water before testing. I agree with @RandyC and I buy the maple syrup test cuvettes to replace my cuvettes.
MamaP
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I've also cracked a couple salifert vials. Could have sworn I saw replacements somewhere but can't find them now. Thought about using the Hannah replacements, but how does it change the readings, like when you're supposed to read them from the top or side??
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xiholdtruex
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From my research they do not make replacements you pretty much have to buy a new test kit to replace them with or have a friend with a old set of vials willing to part with them. the salifert ones are 30ml the hannah ones are too small unfortunately. I have been on the search in my local club but no one seems to have any
MamaP
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Yes, you can get plastic or glass test tubes on Amazon or what have you, however, my concern is with the reading of the results. There's clearly a difference in some tests between reading them through the top of the vial or through the side of the vial, which makes me wonder if it's due to the specific design of the salifert vials. Maybe it's due to the fact that they're square on the bottom, or maybe there's magnification or something in the sides? I don't know. But that's my biggest concern with buying different ones. I don't want inaccurate readings.
The problem lies in the reading of the results if they are not done in the vials provided. Because you will be looking through more (or less) solution, the colors will not be accurate.
I save all the vials from old test kits for just that reason. I have three different systems running right now so I just use three vials and do them all at the same time.
I save all the vials from old test kits for just that reason. I have three different systems running right now so I just use three vials and do them all at the same time.
