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Unread 02/04/2007, 03:03 PM   #1
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refractometer

I just got my refractometer about two weeks ago. the line is slanting down from right to left. I use distilled water to calibrate it. when i do, the SG shows 0 but the PPT shows 10. Is this normal?...should I return it?


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