Anyone use hanna salinity checker.

[sutton6989]

Looking for opinions on hanna salinity checker. The probe style tester. Anyone have one and use it with good consistent results? Pros and cons?

 

[DylanCameron]

Yeah I use it almost daily. I've found it to be very consistent, matches up against my refractometer. I've been using it for about 3 months now, just make sure to calibrate it every once in a while (and make sure the calibration solution is room temp) and wash it with fresh water after using it. The only real con is the price I guess, but it's worth it to me.

 

[sutton6989]

I'm not worried about the price just need something quick and efficient.

 

[goggs99]

I use it and it's more accurate than my apex salinity probe

 

[PablosReef]

Also use it daily works wonderful

 

[bcarm]

I have had 2, the first after the initial calibration, would never calibrate or read correctly again. It was replaced under warranty and the new one has been great.

 

[sutton6989]

Good to know just ordered it.! Thanks everyone

 

[Cpage101]

works great worth the $

 

[absolutecarrot]

I used it and it has been great and easy so far.

 

[dz6t]

I use it, also I carry calibration standard for it,
It is pretty good, just need to calibrate it once a while.

 

[deanburchell]

Just FYI. Of course supporting LFS is preferable but If you order direct from Hanna they are NE local—ships from Smithfield, RI which can mean as fast as next day arrrival. I find they’ve shipped orders same or next day.

 

[sutton6989]

I did order from hanna. Local didn't have it in stock and I need it asap. Thanks for the heads up tjo thats pretty cool

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Just FYI. Of course supporting LFS is preferable but If you order direct from Hanna they are NE local—ships from Smithfield, RI which can mean as fast as next day arrrival. I find they’ve shipped orders same or next day.

They also cover warranties going through them.

 

[Drichards]

I love mine

 

[gobyvin]

These checkers are excellent. All auto probes should be calibrated regularly.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

I love it and it’s very accurate. I calibrate it every 6-10 months just in case but has never failed me.

 

[sutton6989]

I just got it in. Tested my refractometer at 35ppt
Hanna came back at 27ppt

Recalibrated hanna just to make sure. Came back at 27ppt again.

Well I think I found my issue. Time to slowly raise that salinity

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Slow and steady chief.

 

[sutton6989]

Alright I'm so lost. So now the hanna says 35ppt. Just calibrated and everything. Salt is spot on. 35ppt

I just went to get the water tested at the fish store. Salt level was 1.030 from there refractormeter.

What the hell is going on.

 

[coralfishreef]

Either your Hanna is off or their refractometer is off. When was the last time the LFS calibrated their refractometer?

Maybe ask Frank in Groton for a sample of his water along with what his reading is?