Refractometer... Will this one do?

scuba guy ron · 02/28/2010, 11:40 AM

Looking around fo a refractometer. They have quite price range. I found this cheaper one on Bulk reef supply. Will this do?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...ion-fluid.html

I'm new to these instruments and not sre what to look for.

pimpinitup6969 · 02/28/2010, 11:42 AM

That is the same one I use and when comparing it to some of the more expensive refractometers I think it performs just as well.

Hartdude · 02/28/2010, 11:47 AM

I have that one as well. It works just as well as my more expensive one that I use at work for my maintenance customers. I think as long as it is a ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) model--which that one is, you will be fine.

scuba guy ron · 02/28/2010, 11:57 AM

thanks guys for the quick response

lordofthereef · 02/28/2010, 02:26 PM

I believe I have the same one too. Got it used for $15, though. I would have a look on the sale forums. I am actually looking to buy another, myself.

dwd5813 · 02/28/2010, 02:32 PM

should be fine. be sure to use the calibration fluid

tgray3 · 02/28/2010, 02:34 PM

I have that one and it does work OK. I don't know if it was just mine or if this is common to this unit, but it required weekly calibration. It was sometimes reading 34ppt before calibration and 36ppt after. I switched to the Milwaukee unit and I'm much happier with it.

02/28/2010, 11:40 AM	#1
scuba guy ron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,455	Refractometer... Will this one do? Looking around fo a refractometer. They have quite price range. I found this cheaper one on Bulk reef supply. Will this do? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...ion-fluid.html I'm new to these instruments and not sre what to look for. __________________ Ron Current Tank Info: 6yr old 37 Gallon Column mixed reef

02/28/2010, 11:42 AM	#2
pimpinitup6969 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Elmira, Ny Posts: 2,503	That is the same one I use and when comparing it to some of the more expensive refractometers I think it performs just as well. __________________ I'd rather burp and taste it than fart and waste it! Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon, 150 Gallon

02/28/2010, 11:57 AM	#4
scuba guy ron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,455	thanks guys for the quick response __________________ Ron Current Tank Info: 6yr old 37 Gallon Column mixed reef

02/28/2010, 02:26 PM	#5
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I believe I have the same one too. Got it used for $15, though. I would have a look on the sale forums. I am actually looking to buy another, myself. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

02/28/2010, 02:32 PM	#6
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	should be fine. be sure to use the calibration fluid __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

02/28/2010, 11:47 AM	#3
Hartdude Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ashland, NE Posts: 342	I have that one as well. It works just as well as my more expensive one that I use at work for my maintenance customers. I think as long as it is a ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) model--which that one is, you will be fine.

02/28/2010, 02:34 PM	#7
tgray3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 258	I have that one and it does work OK. I don't know if it was just mine or if this is common to this unit, but it required weekly calibration. It was sometimes reading 34ppt before calibration and 36ppt after. I switched to the Milwaukee unit and I'm much happier with it.