Product Description
The first Magnesium test of its kind for saltwater aquariums, our Marine Magnesium Checker® HC (HI783) is just what every reef tank owner needs. Struggling with test kits is now a thing of the past. Stop guessing or interpreting a color change by eye. Get a fast, accurate digital read-out every time.
Perfect for testing and measuring Magnesium levels in saltwater aquariums, reef tanks, and other marine and aquaculture applications.
Easy-to-read, instant digital results
Small, convenient portable size
User-friendly, simple directions and steps
Features
Saltwater compatible
Dedicated to a single parameter
Range: 1000 to 1800 ppm Magnesium
Determines the concentration of Magnesium calorimetrically using the Beer-Lambert Principle
One-button operation
A great alternative to chemical test kits
Color-coded syringes for hassle-free testing
Auto shut-off conserves battery energy
Large LCD screen with digital read-out
Included
Marine Magnesium Checker (HI783) supplied with protective case
Reagent set for 25 Magnesium tests (HI783-25)
Glass cuvette and cap (2 pcs.) (HI731315)
5 mL syringe with tip and black printing (1 pc.)
5 mL syringe with tip and blue printing (1 pc.)
1.5V AAA Alkaline battery (1 pc.)
Instruction manual
Quick reference guide
Specification
Detail
SKU
HI783
Range
1000 to 1800 ppm Magnesium
Resolution
5 ppm
Accuracy @ 25°C (77°F)
±5% of reading
Light Source
Light Emitting Diode @ 610 nm
Light Detector
Silicon photocell
Method
Adaptation of the colorimetric EDTA method using calmagite indicator. The reaction between magnesium and the reagents causes a blue to violet tint in the sample.
Battery Type
1.5V AAA Alkaline
Auto shut-off
After 10 minutes of non-use
Environment
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) max. 95% RH non-condensing. Prepared sample cuvette (sample plus reagents) must be 22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F).*Warm or cool prepared cuvettes if needed.
Dimensions
86.0 x 61.0 x 37.5 mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.5in.)
Weight
64 g (2.3 oz)
Reagent Set
HI783-25 (25 tests)
Calibration Check
HI783-11
Warranty
1 year
