drsteve2001
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has anyone bought a refractometer off of the popular bidding site? are they garbage? Anyone have a good site to get good one at a reasonible price?
Refractometer Question
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stdreb27
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Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3238857
has anyone bought a refractometer off of the popular bidding site? are they garbage? Anyone have a good site to get good one at a reasonible price?
I purchased mine from here, 40 bucks. Works fine.
http:///forum/post/3238857
has anyone bought a refractometer off of the popular bidding site? are they garbage? Anyone have a good site to get good one at a reasonible price?
I purchased mine from here, 40 bucks. Works fine.
drsteve2001
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Either of u remember which one u got from there? I see the prices from 15 bucks to 45
stdreb27
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Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3238883
Either of u remember which one u got from there? I see the prices from 15 bucks to 45
I bought the cheapest one they had. Which was 40. It has a calibration nut which I like better than having to get out a screw driver.
It was this one, https://www.saltwaterfish.com/Refractometer_p_135.html. And now that I think about it, it was on sale at the time, or I had a coupon or something...
Oh and don't worry about buying the calibration solution, RO/DI water will be fine. In reality I've tried to see if I got a reading out of tap. And I couldn't tell a difference.
http:///forum/post/3238883
Either of u remember which one u got from there? I see the prices from 15 bucks to 45
I bought the cheapest one they had. Which was 40. It has a calibration nut which I like better than having to get out a screw driver.
It was this one, https://www.saltwaterfish.com/Refractometer_p_135.html. And now that I think about it, it was on sale at the time, or I had a coupon or something...
Oh and don't worry about buying the calibration solution, RO/DI water will be fine. In reality I've tried to see if I got a reading out of tap. And I couldn't tell a difference.
drsteve2001
Member
Originally Posted by mrdc
http:///forum/post/3238862
Same here. No problems. Also where I got my TDS and PH meters.
Are the PH meters a pain to use...i heard they are
http:///forum/post/3238862
Same here. No problems. Also where I got my TDS and PH meters.
Are the PH meters a pain to use...i heard they are
tank a holic
Active Member
got mine at the big auction.... no porblems, DNO according to the LFS's
mrdc
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Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3238930
Are the PH meters a pain to use...i heard they are
What have you heard? You just need to make sure the orb never dries out. It also comes with calibration solution to make sure you keep it calibrated.
http:///forum/post/3238930
Are the PH meters a pain to use...i heard they are
What have you heard? You just need to make sure the orb never dries out. It also comes with calibration solution to make sure you keep it calibrated.
aquaman
Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/3238916
I bought the cheapest one they had. Which was 40. It has a calibration nut which I like better than having to get out a screw driver.
It was this one, https://www.saltwaterfish.com/Refractometer_p_135.html. And now that I think about it, it was on sale at the time, or I had a coupon or something...
Oh and don't worry about buying the calibration solution, RO/DI water will be fine. In reality I've tried to see if I got a reading out of tap. And I couldn't tell a difference.
This is the one I bought about 6 years ago, and I have been in an aquarium hiatus for the last 5 years. I am setting up again and pulled out the ol' refractometer, but cannot find the directions. Would you have a copy you could scan and email me with. Much appreciated.
http:///forum/post/3238916
I bought the cheapest one they had. Which was 40. It has a calibration nut which I like better than having to get out a screw driver.
It was this one, https://www.saltwaterfish.com/Refractometer_p_135.html. And now that I think about it, it was on sale at the time, or I had a coupon or something...
Oh and don't worry about buying the calibration solution, RO/DI water will be fine. In reality I've tried to see if I got a reading out of tap. And I couldn't tell a difference.
This is the one I bought about 6 years ago, and I have been in an aquarium hiatus for the last 5 years. I am setting up again and pulled out the ol' refractometer, but cannot find the directions. Would you have a copy you could scan and email me with. Much appreciated.
mrdc
Active Member
Originally Posted by Aquaman
http:///forum/post/3239019
This is the one I bought about 6 years ago, and I have been in an aquarium hiatus for the last 5 years. I am setting up again and pulled out the ol' refractometer, but cannot find the directions. Would you have a copy you could scan and email me with. Much appreciated.
I beleive you calibrate them all the same. I think this article is okay to post:
http://www.grapestompers.com/article...ometer_use.asp
Except the scale is different for marine compared to the article. You will be looking for the 1.025 range when you test your salinity.
http:///forum/post/3239019
This is the one I bought about 6 years ago, and I have been in an aquarium hiatus for the last 5 years. I am setting up again and pulled out the ol' refractometer, but cannot find the directions. Would you have a copy you could scan and email me with. Much appreciated.
I beleive you calibrate them all the same. I think this article is okay to post:
http://www.grapestompers.com/article...ometer_use.asp
Except the scale is different for marine compared to the article. You will be looking for the 1.025 range when you test your salinity.
mrdc
Active Member
Originally Posted by Aquaman
http:///forum/post/3239047
Thanks, I also found the directions. I put them under the packing for the refractomemter so I would not lose them, I guess it worked.
And you can save that link I posted in case you ever get into the wine business!!
http:///forum/post/3239047
Thanks, I also found the directions. I put them under the packing for the refractomemter so I would not lose them, I guess it worked.
And you can save that link I posted in case you ever get into the wine business!!
aquaman
Member
Originally Posted by mrdc
http:///forum/post/3239067
And you can save that link I posted in case you ever get into the wine business!!
Will do, but I like grape juice too much to wait for it to ferment.
http:///forum/post/3239067
And you can save that link I posted in case you ever get into the wine business!!
Will do, but I like grape juice too much to wait for it to ferment.