The New Hanna Instruments Phosphate Meter

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Hanna Checker Phosphate Meter

Hanna Instruments has released a new phosphate calorimeter, and it’s small and very affordable. This tiny device weighs only 2.3 ounces and is priced right at $49.50. It’s small size, cheap price, and ease of use will take away any excuses reefkeepers had for not checking their phosphate levels.

Here are a few specifications:

Model: HI 713
Free Phosphate Range: 0.00 to 2.50 ppm(mg/L)
Accuracy of +/- .04 ppm, +/- 4% of reading @ 25C
0.01 ppm resolution (250 points)
Auto-shutoff to preserve battery life
10ml glass cuvettes

Hanna Checker Phosphate Meter

Here’s the description on the Hanna Instruments website:

Easier to use and more accurate than chemical test kits

Adaptation of Standard Method 4500-P E Accuracy 4% ±0.04 ppm (mg/L) of reading 0.04 ppm (mg/L) resolution (250 points) Large, easy to read digits Auto shut-off

Dedicated to a single parameter

Designed to work with HANNA’s powder reagents Uses 10 mL glass cuvettes.

Small Size, Big Convenience

Weighing a mere 65 g (2.3 oz.), the Checker®HC easily fits into the palm of your hand or pocket. Use for quick and accurate on the spot analysis.Single button operation: Zero and Measure Operated by a single AAA battery

Ideal for

Natural, waste and drinking waters.

ACCURATE AND AFFORDABLE CHLORINE MEASUREMENT

Orthophosphates are found in natural and waste waters. They are commonly added to drinking water as a corrosion inhibitor. The instantaneous analysis of orthophosphate by colorimetric determination provides rapid results using a standard analysis technique. The HANNA HI 713 Checker®HC bridges the gap between simple chemical test kits and professional instrumentation. Chemical test kits are not very accurate and only give 5 to 10 points resolution while professional instrumentation can cost hundreds of dollars and can be time consuming to calibrate and maintain. The HANNA HI 713 Checker®HC is accurate and affordable. The HI 713 Checker®HC portable handheld colorimeter features a resolution of 0.01 ppm (250 points) and 4% ±0.04 accuracy of reading. The HI 713 Checker® HC uses an adaptation of Standard Method 4500-P E. The contoured style of this Checker®HC fits in your palm and pocket perfectly and the large LCD is easy to read. The auto shut-off feature assures the battery life will not be drained if you forget to turn it off. The HI 713 Checker®HC is extremely simple to use. First, zero the instrument with your water sample. Next, add the reagent. Last, Place the vial into the HI 713 Checker®HC, press the button and read the results. It’s that easy.