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randytester
Guest
How do you guys get all the bubbles off the lens when using a refractometer. I have a lid that flips up, but it seems i always have some bubbles on it. Is there a secret?
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by randytester
http:///forum/post/2607127
How do you guys get all the bubbles off the lens when using a refractometer. I have a lid that flips up, but it seems i always have some bubbles on it. Is there a secret?
What kind do you have? Mine looks similar to this. There are no bubbles involved. There should be a little syringe to take some water from your tank and place it on the lens, then you close the flap. Look at it toward a light.
http:///forum/post/2607127
How do you guys get all the bubbles off the lens when using a refractometer. I have a lid that flips up, but it seems i always have some bubbles on it. Is there a secret?
What kind do you have? Mine looks similar to this. There are no bubbles involved. There should be a little syringe to take some water from your tank and place it on the lens, then you close the flap. Look at it toward a light.
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randytester
Guest
yeah it looks like that, just when i put the lid down, there are usually bubbles
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by randytester
http:///forum/post/2607155
yeah it looks like that, just when i put the lid down, there are usually bubbles
You aren't dipping the refractometer into the tank are you?
http:///forum/post/2607155
yeah it looks like that, just when i put the lid down, there are usually bubbles
You aren't dipping the refractometer into the tank are you?
deltablack22
Active Member
Originally Posted by coachKLM
http:///forum/post/2607161
just close the lid from back to front.
+1
Also make sure your getting enough sample water on the glass. You will only usually get bubbles when you skimp on the sample water. I've tried the same sample with bubbles (a couple drops sample water) and without (a few drops more sample water) and always gotten the same readings.
It wont always kill you to stray from the owners manual a little...
http:///forum/post/2607161
just close the lid from back to front.
+1
Also make sure your getting enough sample water on the glass. You will only usually get bubbles when you skimp on the sample water. I've tried the same sample with bubbles (a couple drops sample water) and without (a few drops more sample water) and always gotten the same readings.
It wont always kill you to stray from the owners manual a little...
sepulatian
Moderator
I must be doing something different. I have never gotten bubbles on my refractometer. Not one time, ever.
rebelprettyboy
Active Member
Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2607203
I must be doing something different. I have never gotten bubbles on my refractometer. Not one time, ever.
me either. I dont know
http:///forum/post/2607203
I must be doing something different. I have never gotten bubbles on my refractometer. Not one time, ever.
me either. I dont know
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randytester
Guest
LOL, nah im not dipping. Maybe mine is just cheap. Ive tried lots of water, little water, and always seem to get small tiny bubbles. I usually have to try 3 or 4 times till i can get it without bubbles. But ive taken readings with the bubbles and without, and it appears to be the same reading.