refractometer?

[yamaha16bw]

OK well I got mine refractometer today and got it all set up. I followed the directions to the tee. Well I shocked to see that the refractometer is showing me a salt level of 1.050 where my about 1.023?????? Has anyone else heard of this? what should i do or which reading should i trust???

 

[legion]

If you checked it w ro water to cal. it and it is zero, then just mix up a small amount of water and test it. Mine calls 1 cup per gallon. It should be around 1.023 if it says .05 return it
Just my .02, sorry I have never had problems w/ mine
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[yamaha16bw]

Sorry it was just me being stupid. All fixed and its reading 1.023:happyfish

 

[bang guy]

Doesn't your refractometer have a salinity scale?