Anybody with Salifert MAG test kit and accurate scale

[reefinmike]

My salifert magnesium test kit is missing the spoon for reagent #2. It was likely thrown away with a shipping box by accident. heavy gallon containers of CACL, MGCL and Na2CO3 aren't too friendly to salifert paper boxes when poorly packed. If anybody is able to weigh out a scoop of #2 on an accurate scale, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure who is to blame for the missing spoon- Me for not thoroughly checking the box under the flaps, Salifert for their joke of a package(not even plastic wrapped!), BRS for the sub standard packing job or UPS for the rough handling. I have a reloading scale that is accurate down to the tenth of a grain(.0065 gram). I wouldn't mind using my scale if the weights are feasible.

 

[homer1475]

Not sure if it will help, but the spoon measures .05ml.

 

[billdogg]

I'm pretty sure all their little spoons are the same size - just "borrow" from another kit, clean it before and after use, and hang on to the old pieces parts when you get your next kits!

 

[Tripod1404]

With my mild hording tendencies, I keep all the spoons and syringes from used up test kits. I probobly have close to 20 spoons. I can confirm that all the spoons seem to be the same.

 

[bertoni]

If reagent 2 is the dye, the amount isn't particularly critical. That'd be the last reagent added, I believe.

 

[top shelf]

If you are unable to borrow a spoon from another kit PM your address and I can mail you one if you'd like. I have a spoon from a mag kit I'm not using.

 

[reefinmike]

Thank you very much for the offer top shelf! I may just have to take you up on that!

Assuming the info provided by homer1475, one scoop should perfectly hold one drop of water. There are ~20 drops per ml so 1drop=.05ml. I will check later to see if the spoon provided by boyd chemiclean powder is possibly the same size... if not, I'm pm'ing ya top shelf!

Edit: Also, thanks for all the input and advice from everybody who replied. Everything is helpful and steering me in the right direction!

 

[top shelf]

Happy to help! Let us know how it works, I'm sure plenty of other reefers have been in your shoes as well.

 

[Aponamed]

Hmm, interesting. I used to think, when I was younger, that you could pick up grams at random.