anyone else hate their refractometer?

[cain420]

maybe there is a trick that i dont know about, but every single time i try to use my refractometer, there are bubbles.. try to clear em up and more form..
whats the trick??

 

[usinkit]

Are you using a swingarm?

 

[cain420]

im using a refractometer with the little plastic thing that lowers onto the prizm... not sure what u mean by swingarm on a refractometer..

 

[usinkit]

Nope yours is not a swing arm. I have a refractometer and never had a problem with air bubbles. Sorry I couldnt help.

 

[usinkit]

I just used my refractometer and purposely tried to get air bubbles and it didnt affect the reading.

 

[cain420]

ok.. maybe its cuz it is still new and the water tries to repel from the prizm.. i dunno
but seems like every single time, i get some bubbles. i even tried to cover the whole prizm before lowering the plastic cover.
im just hoping there is a trick to it.. i want to make sure my readings are 99% accurate, like a refractometer is supposed to be...
got rid of my hydrometer cuz of inaccuracies.. now i got this problem, LOL

 

[lion_crazz]

hm, I never had that problem with my refractometer. Maybe someone else will know what is causing it though, so I am bumping this up for you.

 

[stevenb]

put water drops close to the edge of prizem were hinged plastic cover is and close slowly. presto no bubbles....

 

[cain420]

Originally Posted by Stevenb
put water drops close to the edge of prizem were hinged plastic cover is and close slowly. presto no bubbles....
thanks.. that actually worked rather well.. very much appreciated!