Test kits- should I get hanna

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I use Hanna ULR phos and ALK and I guess by the reviews the copper is a good one too if you need it.
 
I use hanna for alk, Po4 and for Copper on my QT. I use red sea for ca and MAG.
 
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Jonathan Troutt said:
Not sure but here is the link

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/red-...OyV8qlYoWflHwUg8PpN2pudRgvVDNPa4aAsWREALw_wcB
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Thats the new version for sale.

I did a test a couple of hours ago using the new RedSea on NSW & got a result that I'd expect, around 0.01ppm. This aligns with data from reef waters along the coast of Fiji, for example, 0.1 microMolar
My tank water reads 0.03ppm (0.32 microMolar)
I get the same result with a Salifert, but the Salifert is much harder to distinguish; - I have to use a 2nd vial with plain tank water & compare the two vials to see that the test vial is actually a slight blue colour, which with the Salifert is about 0.02 - 0.03ppm.

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Scrubber_steve said:
Thats the new version for sale.

I did a test a couple of hours ago using the new RedSea on NSW & got a result that I'd expect, around 0.01ppm. This aligns with data from reef waters along the coast of Fiji, for example, 0.1 microMolar
My tank water reads 0.03ppm (0.32 microMolar)
I get the same result with a Salifert, but the Salifert is much harder to distinguish; - I have to use a 2nd vial with plain tank water & compare the two vials to see that the test vial is actually a slight blue colour, which with the Salifert is about 0.02 - 0.03ppm.

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Ok so just curios the price of the Hanna is almost the same as the Red Sea. Why did you choose to go with the Red Sea?
 
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Jonathan Troutt said:
Ok so just curios the price of the Hanna is almost the same as the Red Sea. Why did you choose to go with the Red Sea?
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The Hanna is far more expensive here in australia, & you have to pay postage as well.
the Redsea refills are much cheaper than the initial kit that has a special doser, test disc & vials/holder. The refills are just the reagents.
Its also very easy to use.

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Scrubber_steve said:
The Hanna is far more expensive here in australia, & you have to pay postage as well.
the Redsea refills are much cheaper than the initial kit that has a special doser, test disc & vials/holder. The refills are just the reagents.
Its also very easy to use.

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Alrighty well that makes sense
 
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In australia the Hanna ULR phosphorus instrument is $73.70 plus 15.00 shipping
25 test, including shipping is $26.55, which is $1.06 per test.
The redsea refill works out at 27 cents a test.
 
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I bought the Salifert reef kit: NO3, PH, PO4, KH, Ca, Mg for $72 on Black friday which is $12 each, 60 tests $0.20 each test. At regular price $20 each test cost $0.33. Hanna checker reagent is $0.36 not counting the cost of the checker!
 
Matt Carden said:
I bought the Salifert reef kit: NO3, PH, PO4, KH, Ca, Mg for $72 on Black friday which is $12 each, 60 tests $0.20 each test. At regular price $20 each test cost $0.33. Hanna checker reagent is $0.36 not counting the cost of the checker!
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I’m not really concerned with cost. I’m more concerned with accuracy and reliability. I think I am going to get Hanna meters for the test I have a difficult time with
 
Scrubber_steve said:
In australia the Hanna ULR phosphorus instrument is $73.70 plus 15.00 shipping
25 test, including shipping is $26.55, which is $1.06 per test.
The redsea refill works out at 27 cents a test.
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That part regarding cost per test was unintentionally biased > 25 tests v 100 tests.

So 4 x 25 hanna tests + shipping is $61.20 which works out at 61 cents a test, which is still more than twice the cost of RedSea
 
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Scrubber_steve said:
That part regarding cost per test was unintentionally biased > 25 tests v 100 tests.

So 4 x 25 hanna tests + shipping is $61.20 which works out at 61 cents a test, which is still more than twice the cost of RedSea
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That calculated from what it would cost you being in Australia correct?

I used to have a guy that would buy things and ship them to me and then I would ship to him after finding the cheapest option. He told me on several occasions that it saved him a ton of money. He lives in Australia. Met him on a different forum for RC aircraft.
 
Jonathan Troutt said:
That calculated from what it would cost you being in Australia correct?

I used to have a guy that would buy things and ship them to me and then I would ship to him after finding the cheapest option. He told me on several occasions that it saved him a ton of money. He lives in Australia. Met him on a different forum for RC aircraft.
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yes correct. Shipping $15 for reagents. Its a rip off.

But I'm happy with RedSea in any case
 
Scrubber_steve said:
In australia the Hanna ULR phosphorus instrument is $73.70 plus 15.00 shipping
25 test, including shipping is $26.55, which is $1.06 per test.
The redsea refill works out at 27 cents a test.
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In US $49 for Hanna vs $43 for Red Sea. Reagents are $8 for 25 tests, 0.32 per test for Hanna, $23 for 100 tests, 0.23 for Red Sea.

I'm very happy with my Hanna. :D (As noted spot on with every ICP test)

Edit.......And shipping is free for both for me.
 
BRS
I have the ultimate phosphorous, and I am now spoiled. I just opened a new traditional copper test kit and only lasted 3 days before giving up and ordering a copper checker. The alk checker is definelty on my wishlist.
 
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