http://glassbox-design.com/2008/elos-colorimeter/ the modern reef blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://glassbox-design.com/2008/elos-colorimeter/comment-page-1/#comment-991 glassbox-design.com » Q&A | Best Test Kits? Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:26:01 +0000 http://glassbox-design.com/2008/elos-colorimeter/#comment-991 [...] However, do not think this is the answer to your parameter woes. In order to ensure they are accurate many need to be calibrated (by a professional) on an annual basis. Add this cost, plus additional reagents and it quickly grows in price. Also, many photometers also have complications when used in seawater and generally only offer low range Po4 and No3.  If you are set on a colorimeter, you may want to wait. Elos has also be created their own that should be available soon… More details here. [...] [...] However, do not think this is the answer to your parameter woes. In order to ensure they are accurate many need to be calibrated (by a professional) on an annual basis. Add this cost, plus additional reagents and it quickly grows in price. Also, many photometers also have complications when used in seawater and generally only offer low range Po4 and No3.  If you are set on a colorimeter, you may want to wait. Elos has also be created their own that should be available soon… More details here. [...]

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