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Hanna Checker®HC Series - Handheld Colorimeters

The Hanna Checker®HC bridges the gap between simple chemical test kits and professional instrumentation. Chemical test kits are not very accurate and only give 5 to 10 points resolution while professional instrumentation can cost hundreds of dollars and can be time consuming to calibrate and maintain. 

The Checker®HC is both accurate and affordable. The contoured style of the Checker®HC fits in your palm and pocket perfectly, while the large LCD is easy to read. The auto shut-off feature assures the battery life will not be drained if you forget to turn it off.

  • Easier to use and more accurate than chemical test kits
    - High accuracy
    - Large, easy-to-read digits
     - Auto shut-off
  • Dedicated to a single parameter
    - Designed to work with Hanna’s reagents
    - Uses 10 mL glass cuvettes
  • Small size, big convenience
    - Weighing a mere 64 g (2.25 oz.),the Checker®HC easily fits in your palm or pocket
  • Use for quick and accurate on-the-spot analysis
  • Single-button operation: zero and measure
  • Operated by a single AAA battery


Seawater and Fresh Water Alkalinity

Description Specifications HI755 Seawater Fresh water
HI755 - HI775 Range0 to 300 ppm CaCO₃0 to 500 ppm CaCO₃
Seawater and Fresh Water Alkalinity Resolution1 ppm1 ppm
Ideal for:
- Saltwater aquariums (HI755)
- Fresh water aquariums (HI775)
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±5 ppm ±5% of reading
The HI755 and HI775 Checker®HC’s are a simple, accurate, and cost effective ways to measure alkalinity in seawater and fresh water. Designed as a more accurate alternative tochemical test kits, these handheld colorimeters provide quick, accurate alkalinity testing results. Light Source LED @ 610 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethodColorimetric Method

Ammonia Low, Medium and High Range

Description Specifications HI700 LR HI715 MR HI733 HR
HI700 - HI715 - HI733 Range0.00 to 3.00 ppm NH3-N0.00 to 9.99 ppm H3-N0.0 to 99.9 ppm NH₄+
Ammonia Low, Medium and HighRange Resolution0.01 ppm0.01 ppm0.1 ppm
Ideal for:
- Water quality
- Aquariums
- Environmental
Accuracy 25°C/77°F 5 ppm ±5% of reading±0.05 ppm ±5% of reading±1.0 ppm ±5% of reading
The HI700, HI715, and HI733 Checker®HC's are simple, accurate, and cost effectiveways to measure ranges of ammonia in fresh water. Light SourceLED @ 470 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology D1426-92, Nessler Method

Free Chlorine

Description Specifications HI701
HI701 Range0.00 to 2.50 ppm
Free Chlorine Resolution0.01 ppm
Ideal for:
- Swimming pools and spas
- Fruit and vegetable sanitation
- Disinfection
- Drinking water
- Quality control checks
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±0.03 ppm ±3% of reading
The HI701 Checker®HC bridges the gap between simple chemical test kits and professional instrumentation. Chemical test kits are not very accurate and only give 5 to 10 points resolution, while professional instrumentation can cost hundreds of dollars and can be time consuming to calibrate and maintain. The Hanna HI701 Checker®HC is accurate and affordable. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After two minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of USEPA method 330.5, DPD method

Total, Total Ultra Low Range and Ultra High Range Chlorine

Description Specifications HI711 Total HI761 Total ULR HI771 UHR
HI711 - HI761 - HI771 Range0.00 to 3.50 ppm0 to 500 ppb0 to 500 ppm
Total, Total Ultra Low Range and Ultra High Range Chlorine Resolution0.01 ppm1 ppb1 ppm
Ideal for:
- Swimming pools and spa
- Fruit and vegetable
- Sanitation/disinfection
- Drinking water
- Quality control checks
- Environmental
- Hospitality
- Food processing
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±0.03 ppm ±3% of reading±5 ppb ±5% of reading±3 ppm ±5% of reading
Chlorine is the most common water disinfectant. The monitoring of chlorine is crucial in applications such as swimming pools and spas, fruit and vegetable sanitation, disinfection and drinking water. By monitoring this crucial parameter, serious health and safety risks can be avoided. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-offAfter two minutes of non-useAfter ten minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of USEPA method 330.5, DPD methodAdaptation of the Standard Methods for Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition 4500-Cl

Copper Low Range

Description Specifications HI747 LR
HI747 - HI702 Range0 to 999 ppb
Copper Low Range Resolution1 ppb
Ideal for:
- Water Quality
- Education
- Aquarium
- Wastewater
- Environmental
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ± 10 ppb ± 5% of reading
The HI747 and HI702 Checker®HC are simple, accurate, and cost effective way to measure high and low ranges of copper. Designed as a more accurate alternative to chemical test kits, the HI747 and HI702 provide quick, accurate results in four easy steps. Light SourceLED @ 575 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the EPA method

Fluoride

Description Specifications HI729 (LR)
HI729 - HI739 Range0.00 to 2.00 ppm
Fluoride Low Range Resolution0.01 ppm
Ideal for water quality Accuracy: 25°C/77°F ±0.10 ppm ±5% of reading
Fluoride is one of the very few chemicals that have been shown to cause significant effects in people through drinking water. Fluoride has beneficial effects on teeth at low concentrations in drinking water, but excessive exposure to fluoride in drinking water, or in combination with exposure to fluoride from other sources, can give rise to a number of adverse effects. A 1994 World Health Organization expert committee suggested a level of fluoride from 0.5 to 1.0 ppm, depending on climate. Bottled water typically has unknown fluoride levels, and some domestic water filters remove some or all fluoride. Light SourceLED @ 575 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, SPADNS method

Magnesium and Calcium Hardness

Description Specifications HI719 Magnesium Hardness HI720 Calcium Hardness
HI719 - HI720 Range0.00 to 2.00 ppm0.00 to 2.70 ppm
Magnesium and Calcium Hardness Resolution0.01 ppm0.01 ppm
Ideal for:
- Water purification systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Drinking water
- Wastewater
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ± 0.20 ppm ± 5% of reading± 0.20 ppm ± 5% of reading
The HI719 Checker®HC is a simple, accurate, and cost effective way to measure magnesium hardness. The HI720 Checker®HC is a simple, accurate, and cost effective way to measure calcium hardness. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethohAdaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, EDTA colorimetric methodAdaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Calmagite method

Iron

Description Specifications HI721
HI721 Range0.00 to 5.00 ppm
Iron Resolution0.01 ppm
Ideal for:
-Industrial ground and treated waters
-Mining leachate monitoring
-Agricultural irrigation water
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±0.04 ppm ±2% of reading
About 6.3% of the earth’s crust is made of iron, of which 43% is in soils. The analysis of iron is often performed to monitor ground water and irrigation waters as a gauge of corrosion from industrial settling, and as an indication of the effectiveness of treatment from mining leachate. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After two minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the EPA Phenantroline method 315B, for natural and treated waters

Manganese High Range

Description Specifications HI709 Manganese (HR)
HI709 Range0.0 to 20.0 ppm
Manganese High Range Resolution0.1 ppm
Ideal for:
- Water Quality
- Education
- Aquariums
- Wastewater
- Environmental
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ± 0.2 ppm ± 5% of reading
The HI709 Checker®HC is a simple, accurate, and cost effective way to measure high ranges of manganese. Designed as a more accurate alternative to chemical test kits, the HI709 provides quick, accurate results in four easy steps. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After ten minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Periodate method

Nitrite Low Range

Description Specifications HI764 Marine ULR
HI764 - HI707 - HI708 Range0 to 200 ppb NO2-—N
Nitrite Low Range Resolution1 ppb
Ideal for:
-Aquaculture
-Aquariums
-Education
-Environmental
-Water quality
- Wastewater
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±10 ppb ±4% of reading
Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia (ammonium ion) into nitrite, followed by the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate. The first step of this two-step process is carried out in an aquarium by nitrifying bacteria. During this quick process, the ammonium levels drop while the nitrite levels increase. Since nitrite is just as harmful as ammonia, nitrite levels should be maintained at immeasurable levels. A mature biological filter should be able to keep nitrite levels low. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After two minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the EPA Diazotization method 354.1

Phosphate

Description Specifications HI713 LR
HI713 - HI717 Range0.00 to 2.50 ppm
Phosphate Resolution0.01 ppm
Ideal for:
- Aquaculture
- Natural, waste, agricultural and drinking waters
Accuracy 25°C/77°F ±0.04 ppm ±4% of reading
Orthophosphates are found in natural waters and wastewaters. They are commonly added to drinking water as a corrosion inhibitor. The instantaneous analysis of orthophosphates by colorimetric determination provides rapid results using a standard analysis technique. Light SourceLED @ 525 nm
Auto-off After two minutes of non-use
MethodAdaptation of the Ascorbic Acid method

Parts Ordering

Cat No.Description
HI755 - HI775Seawater and Fresh Water Alkalinity
HI700 - HI715 - HI733Ammonia Low, Medium and High Range
HI716Bromine
HI758Marine Calcium
HI753Chloride
HI701Free Chlorine
HI711 - HI761- HI771Total, Total Ultra Low Range and Ultra High Range Chlorine
HI749- HI723Chromium VI Low Range and High Range
HI727Color of Water
HI747 - HI702Copper Low Range and High Range
HI729 - HI739Fluoride Low Range and High Range
HI719 - HI720Magnesium and Calcium Hardness
HI718Iodine
HI721Iron
HI709Manganese High Range
HI726Nickel High Range
HI764 - HI707 - HI708Nitrite Low Range, High Range and Marine Nitrite Ultra Low Range
HI713 - HI717Phosphate
HI736 - HI706Phosphorus
HI770 - HI705Silica High Range and Low Range