Phosphate Photometer

Duff Man · 01/06/2009, 09:55 PM

I have no experience with phosphate photometers, so I figured I would ask here. How accurate are they. I have used API tests for phosphate which have done nothing, so I figured that possibly these would work better. I have seen a Hanna Instruments meter in Dr. F & S that is currently on sale. I also found a unit by Milwaukee when I googled. Anybody have any experiences with these? They are kind of expensive and I guess I am wondering if they are accurate and worth it.

Duff Man · 01/06/2009, 09:57 PM

And I assume that the low range meter is the one to use for aquarium purposes, correct?

Duff Man · 01/07/2009, 07:51 AM

Morning bump.

cbrguy · 01/07/2009, 07:54 AM

Yes you want the low range meter. They are very accurate. I use the hanna meter. Well worth it esp. if you keep SPS.

Duff Man · 01/07/2009, 11:27 AM

Good to hear. They are on sale for a good price and I'm considering getting one.

01/06/2009, 09:55 PM	#1
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	Phosphate Photometer I have no experience with phosphate photometers, so I figured I would ask here. How accurate are they. I have used API tests for phosphate which have done nothing, so I figured that possibly these would work better. I have seen a Hanna Instruments meter in Dr. F & S that is currently on sale. I also found a unit by Milwaukee when I googled. Anybody have any experiences with these? They are kind of expensive and I guess I am wondering if they are accurate and worth it.

01/06/2009, 09:57 PM	#2
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	And I assume that the low range meter is the one to use for aquarium purposes, correct?

01/07/2009, 07:51 AM	#3
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	Morning bump.

01/07/2009, 07:54 AM	#4
cbrguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 493	Yes you want the low range meter. They are very accurate. I use the hanna meter. Well worth it esp. if you keep SPS.

01/07/2009, 11:27 AM	#5
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	Good to hear. They are on sale for a good price and I'm considering getting one.