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Check your Hanna Alkalinity Reagent NOW!!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Pygmey, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. Pygmey

    Pygmey Well-Known ReefKeeper

    All,

    Sorry if I missed this but if you have the Hanna Alkalinity test colorimeter then you need to go to this site and make sure your reagents are not from a bad lot.

    HI755-26 Reagent Replacement Program

    Mine was bad so I am getting a replacement
     
    Pygmey, Jan 26, 2016
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  2. Ray/Jen_Reefin

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

    All clear thank you for the heads up and the link!
     
    Ray/Jen_Reefin, Jan 26, 2016
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  3. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    Thanks for the info! I have 3 that are bad....
     
    Armydog, Jan 26, 2016
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  4. MadManMadrid

    MadManMadrid Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Yep mines bad. @Armydog@Armydog good luck finding all the order forms for them lol
     
    MadManMadrid, Jan 26, 2016
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  5. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    I took pics of the boxes hope that is enough.....
     
    Armydog, Jan 26, 2016
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  6. Pygmey

    Pygmey Well-Known ReefKeeper

    That is what I did too
     
    Pygmey, Jan 26, 2016
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  7. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    I'll have to check mine when I get home.
    Thanks for the heads up!!
     
    blackx-runner, Jan 27, 2016
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  8. abower

    abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I thought the URL was fishing for name address Bull sh#t because their actual website had no info. Emailed the company who confirmed it is legit. Also, picture of the bottle is sufficient.
     
    abower, Jan 28, 2016
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  9. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    I had 2 that were bad, I didn't take any pics though, saw that it said provide proof of purchase "if available" so we'll see. I'll just hang on to the bottles.

    I have 2 more that are expired (8/14) but I've tested using that one then the other (defective) one right after and they were the same....hmmmm.....
     
    Bud, Jan 28, 2016
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  10. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    I checked my readings compared to the salifert test and they were the same also. So I guess I'll have like 8 bottles now lol :)
     
    Armydog, Jan 28, 2016
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  11. abower

    abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Did more digging. Once you remove the factory foil seal the seal in the cap reacts with the reageant. So don't shake the bottle and always store upright.
     
    abower, Jan 28, 2016
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  12. abower

    abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Refrase. Two seals, factory foil and then just the cap seal. The cap seal has a chemical that messes with the liquid
     
    abower, Jan 28, 2016
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  13. chromess 01

    chromess 01

    I have a refill bottle that I havent opened yet. Box is still in plastic. So once I open it, if I dont shake it and keep it upright it will be good?
     
    chromess 01, Jan 29, 2016
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  14. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    With an Alkalinity test is it really worth the risk? Especially if they will refund your purchase. Just my opinion.
     
    jeremy, Jan 29, 2016
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  15. abower

    abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Well this is straight from their tech. The seal in cap reacts with the reageant and defects it. The reageant itself is fine, its the bottle that's defective.
    The reageant is quite cheap and for myself, I won't use up two bottles before one hits exp date. But for those above that thought they would continue use, felt I would pass that info along before they discovered an issue over time.
     
    abower, Jan 29, 2016
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  16. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    I have one unopened bottle and one opened. While I do shake them a bit, I won't do this anymore, and I always keep them upright. I suppose one could place a piece of saran wrap over the top and then the cap, to prevent contact with the inside of the cap. My older bottle looks like it has the exact same stuff in the cap so why isn't that one recalled? Maybe I should keep the old cap and put it on the new bottle! @abower@abower ask them about that! I would, but it sounds like you have the ear of a tech that knows their stuff
     
    Bud, Jan 29, 2016
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  17. rmclaughlin

    rmclaughlin

    Just checked mine, and it has to be replaced. Thanks for the heads up!
     
    rmclaughlin, Jan 29, 2016
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  18. MadManMadrid

    MadManMadrid Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I got my reagent in on Friday. I think they could have used a bigger box to ship it in tho. .. .
     
    MadManMadrid, Feb 9, 2016
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  19. GoodGreef

    GoodGreef Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Ive requested mine. I had 3 bad bottles, 2 lot numbers. 1 bottle was ok.
     
    GoodGreef, Feb 9, 2016
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  20. Pygmey

    Pygmey Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Received mine pretty fast
     
    Pygmey, Feb 10, 2016
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