Refractometer

[dang]

Is there a "good" "better" "best" when it comes to refractometers, or are they all basically the same? I need to get one and need to know what to look for in them, or what are good brands....

 

[keebler]

Originally Posted by dang
http:///forum/post/2782071
Is there a "good" "better" "best" when it comes to refractometers, or are they all basically the same? I need to get one and need to know what to look for in them, or what are good brands....
Just make sure it has ATC and ones with little lights are easier to use, but more expensive and not really necessary. It is up to you if you want that feature. You can get a good one for 35 dollars to 95 dollars, so shop around a bit. Good luck.

 

[dang]

Thanks for the info, we'll see how well the one I ordered works.

 

[a sea k]

Make sure to get a bottle of Pinpoint Marine calibration fluid w/ your refractometer. I believe it is called 53.0mS. With this fluid it should read 35ppt or 1.026SG.
Contrary to some reports calibrating with RO/DI or distilled water will not give an accurate calibration.

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by A sea K
http:///forum/post/2782939
Make sure to get a bottle of Pinpoint Marine calibration fluid w/ your refractometer. I believe it is called 53.0mS. With this fluid it should read 35ppt or 1.026SG.
Contrary to some reports calibrating with RO/DI or distilled water will not give an accurate calibration.

+1

 

[jerryatrick]

Originally Posted by A sea K
http:///forum/post/2782939
Make sure to get a bottle of Pinpoint Marine calibration fluid w/ your refractometer. I believe it is called 53.0mS. With this fluid it should read 35ppt or 1.026SG.
Contrary to some reports calibrating with RO/DI or distilled water will not give an accurate calibration.
Where would one find this?

 

[dang]

Thanks for the info, I'll go and get some of that calibration fluid