The HI781 Marine Nitrate Low Range Colorimeter is designed to accurately determine low range nitrate levels in saltwater aquariums and marine applications. With a digital read out, there is no more struggling to determine colors visually.
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The HI781 Checker®HC (Handheld Colorimeter) is a simple, accurate, and cost-effective way to measure nitrate from 0.00 to 5.00 ppm (as NO3–) in your saltwater aquarium. For samples containing 5.0 to 50.0 ppm nitrate, follow the approved dilution procedure.
Nitrate is a by-product of the Nitrogen cycle. Excessive amounts of nitrates in a reef aquarium can promote the growth of undesirable organisms including algae and dinoflagellates while insufficient amounts can lead to starvation in which SPS and other corals will show signs including the loss of color and paleness.
The HI781 Nitrate Checker HC is a handheld colorimeter that uses the Beer-Lambert principle to determine the concentration of nitrate colorimetrically. The HI781 is designed specifically to measure low levels of nitrate in a saltwater aquarium.
Extra Step not a problem for me. More important to get an accurate reading. Have had problems in the past with standard nitrate test kits being wrong. I am never going back.
Once you get the steps down it’s pretty easy. I love this and I am so glad I have some thing that gives me an accurate measurement.
This removes the guessing game and gives a much more precise number.
Specification | Detail |
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SKU | HI781 |
Range | 0.00 to 5.00 ppm (as NO3–) 0.0 to 50.0 ppm (calculated) using dilution |
Resolution | 0.01 ppm |
Accuracy @ 25°C (77°F) | ±0.25 ppm ±2% of reading @ 25 °C (77 °F) ±2.5 ppm ± 5% of calculated reading using dilution |
Light Source | LED @ 525 nm |
Light Detector | silicon photocell |
Method | Colorimetric method. The reaction between nitrate and the reagent causes a pink/violet tint in the sample. This checker has been developed to work with seawater samples. |
Battery Type | (1) 1.5V AAA |
Auto shut-off | after ten minutes of non-use |
Environment | 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) RH max 95% non-condensing |
Dimensions | 86.0 x 61.0 x 37.5 mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.5in.) |
Weight | 64 g (2.3 oz) |
Ordering Information | Each HI781 is delivered in a case with custom insert and is supplied with: Marine Nitrate Low Range reagent starter kit (reagents for 25 tests), Sample cuvette and cap (2 pcs.), Filter paper (25 pcs.), Filter holder (1 pc.), Mixing vial and cap (1 pc.), 5 mL syringe with tip (1 pc.), 10 mL syringe (1 pc.), 1 mL graduated syringe (1 pc.), Plastic refilling pipette (1 pc.), 16 gauge blunt needle (1 pc.), 1.5V AAA Alkaline battery (1 pc.), and Instruction manual. |
Reagent Set | HI781-25 (25 tests) |
Calibration Check | HI781-11 |
Warranty | 1 year |