refractometer suggestions

ksed · 01/12/2008, 02:54 PM

Looking to buy a refractometer any suggestions which make and where.
Thanks!

snorvich · 01/12/2008, 08:19 PM

Marine depot has them. Dr. Foster and Smith also has them.

garygb · 01/12/2008, 10:28 PM

I think the brand might be less of a concern than proper calibration. If you do buy from Marine Depot, order the Pinpoint 53.0 ms calibration fluid too. It is 35ppt, calibrating with pure water gives you an inaccurate reading.

Mikigo · 01/13/2008, 02:24 AM

nice advice. thanks

ksed · 01/13/2008, 09:08 AM

how is a pin point salinity different than a refractometer
thanks

snorvich · 01/13/2008, 09:17 AM

The pinpoint salinity calibration fluid is for calibrating your refractometer at SG 1.0264

ksed · 01/13/2008, 03:17 PM

Thanks for your help guys

01/12/2008, 02:54 PM	#1
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	refractometer suggestions Looking to buy a refractometer any suggestions which make and where. Thanks!

01/12/2008, 08:19 PM	#2
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Marine depot has them. Dr. Foster and Smith also has them. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

01/13/2008, 09:17 AM	#6
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	The pinpoint salinity calibration fluid is for calibrating your refractometer at SG 1.0264 __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

01/12/2008, 10:28 PM	#3
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	I think the brand might be less of a concern than proper calibration. If you do buy from Marine Depot, order the Pinpoint 53.0 ms calibration fluid too. It is 35ppt, calibrating with pure water gives you an inaccurate reading.

01/13/2008, 02:24 AM	#4
Mikigo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 465	nice advice. thanks

01/13/2008, 09:08 AM	#5
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	how is a pin point salinity different than a refractometer thanks

01/13/2008, 03:17 PM	#7
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	Thanks for your help guys