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Old 05-25-2012, 10:37 AM   #1
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Preferred Digital Testers?

I've been looking at the Hanna HC digital testers... Does anyone have a preferred digital tester set that they like??

I know the Hanna sets are about $50 each, so i can afford to get one per pay period, and eventually have everything I need.

What tests do you guys recommend??

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Old 05-25-2012, 11:48 AM   #2
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I had all three hanna checkers: alkalinity, phosphates and calcium. Everything BUT calcium works like a charm. The calcium one i found to be a huge hassle to do and the results were iffy at best.

The phosphate and alkalinity ones are easy to use and super accurate. i highly recommend them.
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all three???

Shoot when I went on their website, they had like 30 tests!!! LOL...
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I think some of the testers aren't for my needs, but they may make those really expensive ones, like the $200 ones for nitrates and stuff like that.

The only three that are handheld and small are the ones I have. But if theres another one you're looking at link it! lol
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I use the Alk Checker and like it alot.
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