Awesome, glad to see you test this! I picked one up a couple weeks back and after several weekly 0.0 test readings I was having some doubts. Might be time to get some more fish to try and drive up those levels some.
Hi Sam, love your vids as always. Just want to point out you are confusing accuracy with resolution. The checker gives values to 0.1 decimal places (that’s resolution) but is accurate to plus or minus 2pmm with a 5% variance. Thus a reported result of 5.0 on your checker means a “real” value in the range of 2.75 to 7.25. It should be used to verify you are in the zone and not to be used to chase a specific number. /nerd
Yes well spotted and totally correct. Still considerably more accurate with much finer resolution than any tritation nitrate test kit I’ve seen on the market.
I was one of "those guys" that bought the LR checker as soon as it was released (due to being colorblind I can't do other tests). Anyway, try shaking the vial for 2 mins. On the LR one you see the sample change after around 70-90 seconds. If you don't do it as per instructions I wonder if the end reading is affected. And yeap I will grab a HR one as well as soon as I can get out of lockdown :-(
Great video, short and to the point. Hanna kits I love, to be shown the results, far better than guessing with dodgy eyes, a bit more cash lay out but worth it.
Got mine on Saturday and was surprised to find the reading was 15. Not too bad considering I was reading a chart and had estimated 12 on a Salifert. Very easy, will never go back to reading a colour chart again
Great video, my question is why the heck did they not come out with this first. The low range is worthless to me which is my fault for not seeing that it is only good for 0-5 when my nitrates usually hovers around 10-30. I tried doing the LR twice and messed up twice. That is a good 30 minutes of my life I will never get back, I have not used it since. I have seen a guy do the this test first then do the phosphate and the alk then they all ended up at the same time so that is only 7 minutes for 3 test if you do it in the right sequence and have everything prepared to go.
I use a smart stirrer (like AutoAqua) to thoroughly mix the reagent with many test kits including all Hanna ones as well. Works like a charm and don’t need to manually shake it
@@ParkersReef Nope, I use a magnet from the outside to lift it up and out without putting any metallic wire/objects in the water - so there’s nothing really that goes in
Do you think the high range is more accurate than the regular one? "Dr Tim" basically states outright , ALL consumer test kits only show if you have or do NOT have nitrate...
I wouldn't say it is more or less accurate than the low range, I do fear with the number of steps involved in the low range that there is a big window for human error though.. Thanks for watching :)
@@goneincognito6275 it's certainly not lab grade, but in fairness - I don't know when Dr. Tim said that quote either. Bill gates also said that the internet wouldn't take off :P
Straight and to the point. I'm gonna have to start ripping my reagents open. LOL. Hey it works for you. I use scissors around the line for a nice clean funnel. Can you adjust your Pipette? Mine has a gear you can turn to adjust so you don't have to ramp down the reading a few mils. Anyway, great video. Waiting for mine to arrive. Finally no more color charts. lol
Glad I didn’t go the LR, I actually have found this to be very accurate, I did two seperate tests and got 4.8 and 4.6 , comments above talk about 5ppm variance ? I then tested my flesh salt mix and got 0.1 , I’m thinking these are .5 accurate not 5.0
Yeah I think the range between units could be up to 5ppm. From my experience, results are very repeatable on the same unit though and seem to be very accurate :)
Well, when you showed the adjustable pipette! (what the h@$^ is that!) fell out of my gob. Instant gadget envy. Good thing I ordered the reagents along with the meter, only ten tests in the box. Looking forward to knowing what the actual number is. I think my frag system is around 40 and DT 10. Thanks for the vid Sam
Oh nice. How do you like the dragon lab? how accurate is it and how often do you need to calibrate if necessary! As always enjoyed your informative video.
Main problem is the cost, not just of the checker as that's a one off. It's the cost of the reagents. Saying that it would be one of the checks I would potentially have a hanna checker for given it's ease of use. I do not check nitrate probably as often as I should though.
I have had a few say the reagent cost and whilst I don't know how much they are yet - Im expecting them to be about $20 for a pack of 25 which seems fair to me?
Okay, have to use euro prices but Salifert nitrate is €11.50 for 60 tests. Nyos, €21.90 for 40 tests. Hanna reagents are €17.85 for 25 tests. That's salifert at €0.19 per test. Nyos €0.54, Hanna is €0.71. Now you can argue that the accuracy and no need to check colour are worth the cost and sure they are nice. Is it really essential though considering what is more important is stability rather than number chasing. Whilst I am not trying to put people off, indeed I may well get one myself, ongoing cost is a factor for many people.
Great checker but the reagent is quite expensive per test. It would be interesting to see if you get a different result if you did shake for 2 minutes as it would give it a total of 9 minutes for the colour to form.
@@ParkersReef I saw them in an online store as pre-order (can't remember which one) and they were $30. In the states, a pack is US $15 so $30 is about right.
FYI, set a timer when you wait for 7 minutes, the result only displays for a couple minutes after and if you forget to check it, you have to retest. I've wasted 3 packets already by forgetting lol.
Ah good tip! Was hoping it didn't disappear quickly like some of their other checkers. I typically do these longer wait period ones first then rip into alk and phos anyway, so its right in front of me - but a time is a good tip to make sure. Also - if that is the case, you can do the instant test by pressing instead of holding the button :)
I have a question. So if my reading is .02 on salifert how would that read on the new nitrate egg. Since a high range. Do they give you instructions on reading range. Thanks
Loving almost every video you put out, but not a fan of this one tbh. When showing/testing a new product I think you're better off not winging it and sticking to the manual. You're probably gonna be ok if you shake for exactly 30 seconds every time, maybe not as accurate as 2 mins but a consistent reading, which is most important. When nitrates are low like in the dream reef tank, it is especially important to get a good reading. For this low range the low range checker is probably better though, with the possible measuring inaccuracy of the high range checker it is possible that your nitrates are actually zero with this reading. The HR checker is really more useful when nitrates are >5 when an inaccuracy of 2 ppm is less of a problem.
Exactly what I was looking for; thank you!
My pleasure!!
Very good and easy explanations thank u
You are welcome
Thanks for keeping the information straight and simple..
thanks for watching!
Awesome, glad to see you test this! I picked one up a couple weeks back and after several weekly 0.0 test readings I was having some doubts.
Might be time to get some more fish to try and drive up those levels some.
Hmmm I wonder if you can test some known dirty water and see if it gives you a reading?
So nice to use the high range nitrate checker as it’s accurate, easy to read and a one step process. 👍
Agreed!
Outstanding Parker! Cheers......
Thank you!!
Great Video sam
Thanks Nick!
Hi Sam, love your vids as always. Just want to point out you are confusing accuracy with resolution. The checker gives values to 0.1 decimal places (that’s resolution) but is accurate to plus or minus 2pmm with a 5% variance. Thus a reported result of 5.0 on your checker means a “real” value in the range of 2.75 to 7.25. It should be used to verify you are in the zone and not to be used to chase a specific number. /nerd
Yes well spotted and totally correct. Still considerably more accurate with much finer resolution than any tritation nitrate test kit I’ve seen on the market.
Nice and to the point video. I really like that the Hanna checker is not reling on my bad eyes to get a reading 🙄👍👍🤣
yeah you and me both, my eyes are terrible!
Great video!!!
Cheers :)
I was one of "those guys" that bought the LR checker as soon as it was released (due to being colorblind I can't do other tests). Anyway, try shaking the vial for 2 mins. On the LR one you see the sample change after around 70-90 seconds. If you don't do it as per instructions I wonder if the end reading is affected. And yeap I will grab a HR one as well as soon as I can get out of lockdown :-(
will conduct some testing with the shake time, thanks for sharing :)
Great video, short and to the point. Hanna kits I love, to be shown the results, far better than guessing with dodgy eyes, a bit more cash lay out but worth it.
I must admit, I think the hanna checkers are good value. Do I like their whole range, def not, but for some of their range they are a great choice
Great video as always 👍🏻
Thanks again!
Got mine on Saturday and was surprised to find the reading was 15. Not too bad considering I was reading a chart and had estimated 12 on a Salifert. Very easy, will never go back to reading a colour chart again
15 is not a bad value for such a well established tank. Sulphur is obviously working well for you :)
As promised, can not wait to hear what you think.
I think it is a great unit, far superior to any other nitrate test out there (in my opinion!)
Great video, my question is why the heck did they not come out with this first. The low range is worthless to me which is my fault for not seeing that it is only good for 0-5 when my nitrates usually hovers around 10-30. I tried doing the LR twice and messed up twice. That is a good 30 minutes of my life I will never get back, I have not used it since. I have seen a guy do the this test first then do the phosphate and the alk then they all ended up at the same time so that is only 7 minutes for 3 test if you do it in the right sequence and have everything prepared to go.
Yeah this is the checker the aquarium public wanted, not the LR one…
Same here
I use a smart stirrer (like AutoAqua) to thoroughly mix the reagent with many test kits including all Hanna ones as well. Works like a charm and don’t need to manually shake it
Do you then manually remove the stir bar or leave in there?
@@ParkersReef Yup, I just leave the stirrer on & set a timer, then come back and remove it just before putting it in the checker
Not worried about contamination removing the stir bar?
@@ParkersReef Nope, I use a magnet from the outside to lift it up and out without putting any metallic wire/objects in the water - so there’s nothing really that goes in
Clever!!!
Hey Sam another top vid! Off topic somewhat but what brand/model is your pipette and are you happy with it?
Hey Adam, thanks mate! I use a dragon lab unit, was cheap and works a treat!
Where did you get it from Sam
Do you think the high range is more accurate than the regular one?
"Dr Tim" basically states outright , ALL consumer test kits only show
if you have
or do NOT have nitrate...
PS nice job! ur the first one I see actually show the 7 minute setting... hahaha everyone else has tested it w/o timer!
I wouldn't say it is more or less accurate than the low range, I do fear with the number of steps involved in the low range that there is a big window for human error though.. Thanks for watching :)
Would we call the Hanna Checker a "consumer test kit" though?
@@goneincognito6275 it's certainly not lab grade, but in fairness - I don't know when Dr. Tim said that quote either. Bill gates also said that the internet wouldn't take off :P
@@goneincognito6275 yes :-)
Straight and to the point. I'm gonna have to start ripping my reagents open. LOL. Hey it works for you. I use scissors around the line for a nice clean funnel. Can you adjust your Pipette? Mine has a gear you can turn to adjust so you don't have to ramp down the reading a few mils. Anyway, great video. Waiting for mine to arrive. Finally no more color charts. lol
Yes it is calibratable, I just haven't done so yet :P
Glad I didn’t go the LR, I actually have found this to be very accurate, I did two seperate tests and got 4.8 and 4.6 , comments above talk about 5ppm variance ? I then tested my flesh salt mix and got 0.1 , I’m thinking these are .5 accurate not 5.0
Yeah I think the range between units could be up to 5ppm. From my experience, results are very repeatable on the same unit though and seem to be very accurate :)
I have a low range one and just got the high range and it’s sooo much easier to test
Yeah that low range is a bugger
I have API NO3 and have the same problem yellow.... Colour...maybe a little Orange.... I need the hr of Hanna to see the real number.!!
I'm a tough critic of Hanna, but these HR nitrate checkers are great!
Just wondering had you had any issues with the reading outs been wrong. Also what do u keep your phos and nitrates at
no this checker has been amazing, very accurate and repeatable. I keep nitrates around 5 and phos around 0.04
@@ParkersReef ok thanks I got some off readings yesterday after water change
Well, when you showed the adjustable pipette! (what the h@$^ is that!) fell out of my gob. Instant gadget envy. Good thing I ordered the reagents along with the meter, only ten tests in the box. Looking forward to knowing what the actual number is. I think my frag system is around 40 and DT 10. Thanks for the vid Sam
haha you bet, check out the video on the adjustable pipette here: ua-cam.com/video/bYIlBAPCvy4/v-deo.html
Oh nice. How do you like the dragon lab? how accurate is it and how often do you need to calibrate if necessary!
As always enjoyed your informative video.
It was cheap, has worked well for a couple years now. I believe it is calibratable too which would save me having to set it to 9.8 😅
Main problem is the cost, not just of the checker as that's a one off. It's the cost of the reagents. Saying that it would be one of the checks I would potentially have a hanna checker for given it's ease of use. I do not check nitrate probably as often as I should though.
I have had a few say the reagent cost and whilst I don't know how much they are yet - Im expecting them to be about $20 for a pack of 25 which seems fair to me?
Okay, have to use euro prices but Salifert nitrate is €11.50 for 60 tests. Nyos, €21.90 for 40 tests. Hanna reagents are €17.85 for 25 tests. That's salifert at €0.19 per test. Nyos €0.54, Hanna is €0.71. Now you can argue that the accuracy and no need to check colour are worth the cost and sure they are nice. Is it really essential though considering what is more important is stability rather than number chasing. Whilst I am not trying to put people off, indeed I may well get one myself, ongoing cost is a factor for many people.
Only up to 75ppm?? I need something to read 10ppm because I’m battling Dinos
10ppm is less than 75ppm :)
@@ParkersReef ok got it definitely gonna order one very soon
Great checker but the reagent is quite expensive per test.
It would be interesting to see if you get a different result if you did shake for 2 minutes as it would give it a total of 9 minutes for the colour to form.
Any word on pricing of the reagent? I was expecting it to be the same as there other refills which is quite cheap?
Parkers Reef In the UK about £1 per test. Not sure what that is in Australian dollars
wow that is expensive! We're looking at about $20 for 25 tests in the refills, which equates to 0.42 pound a test
@@ParkersReef I saw them in an online store as pre-order (can't remember which one) and they were $30.
In the states, a pack is US $15 so $30 is about right.
Potentially price was bumped up due to supply/demand. I’m sure they’ll be the same as other reagents
Thank you for the video, also where did you get the pipet to measure
Just off ebay man, I did a video of it here:
ua-cam.com/video/bYIlBAPCvy4/v-deo.html
So I got the nitrate HR I did the test and came out as 1.1 so does that mean my nitrates are at 1ppm 🤷🏻♂️
Means they are 1.1?
@@ParkersReef So they are low and I need to raise to 5
No need to chase a number. 1.1 is fine
@@ParkersReef ok thank you .. and your videos are awesome 👍👍
Thank you!!
FYI, set a timer when you wait for 7 minutes, the result only displays for a couple minutes after and if you forget to check it, you have to retest.
I've wasted 3 packets already by forgetting lol.
Ah good tip! Was hoping it didn't disappear quickly like some of their other checkers. I typically do these longer wait period ones first then rip into alk and phos anyway, so its right in front of me - but a time is a good tip to make sure.
Also - if that is the case, you can do the instant test by pressing instead of holding the button :)
could have just filled up the other vile with tank water and done a quick read by just pressing button and not holding down for 7 minute timer
@@Sativa098 yep - but you still need to be mindful of the 7 minute reaction time for the reagent. So why not use the built in timer?
@@ParkersReef i never said anything about not using the timer im just saying if you miss it within a few minutes its an option.
Yes good call
Isn't 1.2 low I thought 5 to 10 sweet spot
On which parameter?
I use to ppm salifert my coral supplier tells me 5 to 10 nitrates and 0.1 ppm phosphate
Excellent. Personally i find anything over 1 to be good 👍🏻
I have a question. So if my reading is .02 on salifert how would that read on the new nitrate egg. Since a high range. Do they give you instructions on reading range. Thanks
you would need the low range checker. High range would show that as either zero or 0.1
@@ParkersReef thanks save me money. Don’t like doing a test that takes 15 mins adding three different things .
Hi Can I use it for freshwater?
Not this model no
@@ParkersReef thank you
Thumbnail shows LR
Good pickup!!! Will update now
fixed now - cheers
Loving almost every video you put out, but not a fan of this one tbh. When showing/testing a new product I think you're better off not winging it and sticking to the manual. You're probably gonna be ok if you shake for exactly 30 seconds every time, maybe not as accurate as 2 mins but a consistent reading, which is most important.
When nitrates are low like in the dream reef tank, it is especially important to get a good reading. For this low range the low range checker is probably better though, with the possible measuring inaccuracy of the high range checker it is possible that your nitrates are actually zero with this reading. The HR checker is really more useful when nitrates are >5 when an inaccuracy of 2 ppm is less of a problem.
Appreciate the feedback!
...mine was red by the time I was done shaking it...😳
Oh no!!!
@@ParkersReef yeah, code red. 47.5, gonna have to do a 90% water change to bring it back. So glad I got one of these!
Go a couple 50% changes a day apart instead, 90% change us a big shock to the system
@@ParkersReef I'm not sure I have time for that. I have a digi that's suffering RTN, tissue is just sloughing off.
I hear you, although I doubt a huge quick change will be good in the long run
You again 😆😆😆
Hello
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All over it!
2 down votes. You shake your head sometimes
Haters gonna hate 😅