Pls suggest good deal for a very good refractometer online!

miserkris · 05/26/2010, 09:35 PM

Hi

Pls suggest a good deal for a very good refractometer online!
Thx
kris

Daniel Reef · 05/26/2010, 09:38 PM

About six months ago, I read a similar thread where people were suggesting the Marine Depot refractometer. I don't have one but the comments were positive.

jubjub · 05/26/2010, 11:13 PM

i picked up mine was like 32$ shipped off ebay had no problems works great

karaandnick · 05/26/2010, 11:38 PM

I too use an ebay one and it is very reliable.

Dun Properly · 05/27/2010, 07:25 AM

I got mine from Bulk Reef Supply and I have been happy with it.

davidtsx · 05/27/2010, 09:05 AM

I have one for Marine depot and it works great.

ricde · 05/27/2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dun Properly

I got mine from Bulk Reef Supply and I have been happy with it.

+1 You also get a free bottle of calibration fluid ($6-$10 separately)

miserkris · 05/28/2010, 12:42 AM

Which one is best :ATC A1,A4,or A0...? I see all these in ebay! If possible pls suggest which model/seller is good in ebay

thx

sfboarders · 05/28/2010, 10:46 AM

I suggest you don't get a Marine Depot one. The one I got was .30 off. I didn't have any calibration fluid when I first used it. After my cycle was complete I added a CUC and they died because my salinity was too low. Everytime I use the refractometer I calibrate it and it's always off. Make sure that you buy calibration fluid with your refractometer.

jubjub · 05/28/2010, 12:52 PM

i know this kinda OT but with the calibration fluid cant you just use some ro/di water and calibrate that to 0.000? cause it should be pure with no salt in it?

Johnny C · 05/28/2010, 09:19 PM

I highly recommend the Bulk Reef Supply Refractometer; don't listen to people when they tell you to buy the cheapest you can find. I have experience with 6+ different brands and the cheap ones need to be calibrated constantly and don't give you a clear reading through the eye-piece. Regardless of which one you choose, I would also recommend picking up some calibration solution (which as mentioned comes free with the BRS model). JMO, Hope this helps!

05/26/2010, 09:35 PM	#1
miserkris Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown,PA Posts: 1,062	Pls suggest good deal for a very good refractometer online! Hi Pls suggest a good deal for a very good refractometer online! Thx kris __________________ 156g Oceanic Mixedreef,100g Sump Current Tank Info: 156 g mixed reef

05/26/2010, 09:38 PM	#2
Daniel Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 1,430	About six months ago, I read a similar thread where people were suggesting the Marine Depot refractometer. I don't have one but the comments were positive. __________________ Daniel Restarting my tank 90g 20g Life Reef sump 5ft Life Reef Skimmer See my album for pre-build tank pictures.

05/26/2010, 11:13 PM	#3
jubjub Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vacaville, cali Posts: 2,698	i picked up mine was like 32$ shipped off ebay had no problems works great __________________ "The world holds two classes of men - intelligent men without religion, and religious men without intelligence." - Abu Ala Al-Maari

05/27/2010, 07:25 AM	#5
Dun Properly Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 169	I got mine from Bulk Reef Supply and I have been happy with it. __________________ Dun Properly Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, mixed reef, yellow watchman goby and b&w clown, ATI Dimmable Sunpower w/ Reefbrites

05/28/2010, 12:42 AM	#8
miserkris Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown,PA Posts: 1,062	Which one is best :ATC A1,A4,or A0...? I see all these in ebay! If possible pls suggest which model/seller is good in ebay thx __________________ 156g Oceanic Mixedreef,100g Sump Current Tank Info: 156 g mixed reef

05/26/2010, 11:38 PM	#4
karaandnick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 56	I too use an ebay one and it is very reliable.

05/27/2010, 09:05 AM	#6
davidtsx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 272	I have one for Marine depot and it works great.

05/28/2010, 10:46 AM	#9
sfboarders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 808 State Posts: 1,356	I suggest you don't get a Marine Depot one. The one I got was .30 off. I didn't have any calibration fluid when I first used it. After my cycle was complete I added a CUC and they died because my salinity was too low. Everytime I use the refractometer I calibrate it and it's always off. Make sure that you buy calibration fluid with your refractometer.

05/28/2010, 12:52 PM	#10
jubjub Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vacaville, cali Posts: 2,698	i know this kinda OT but with the calibration fluid cant you just use some ro/di water and calibrate that to 0.000? cause it should be pure with no salt in it? __________________ "The world holds two classes of men - intelligent men without religion, and religious men without intelligence." - Abu Ala Al-Maari

05/28/2010, 09:19 PM	#11
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	I highly recommend the Bulk Reef Supply Refractometer; don't listen to people when they tell you to buy the cheapest you can find. I have experience with 6+ different brands and the cheap ones need to be calibrated constantly and don't give you a clear reading through the eye-piece. Regardless of which one you choose, I would also recommend picking up some calibration solution (which as mentioned comes free with the BRS model). JMO, Hope this helps! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

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