refractometer question

crabsy · 08/05/2006, 02:19 PM

Is it better to get the ones with the batteries that illuminate themselves or the ones that you point at a light source to see the display??

thanks

reefman23 · 08/05/2006, 02:33 PM

I have a refractometer that has the built-in light and I never use it (I got it with dead batteries and never replaced them). It works great with just regular lighting. Just IME.

Jesse

BONDQ · 08/05/2006, 02:36 PM

One without a light is sufficient.

maddreefer · 08/05/2006, 03:47 PM

Mine came down to money and the one without the light was cheaper and just as accurate

08/05/2006, 02:19 PM	#1
crabsy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 172	refractometer question Is it better to get the ones with the batteries that illuminate themselves or the ones that you point at a light source to see the display?? thanks

08/05/2006, 03:47 PM	#4
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08/05/2006, 02:33 PM	#2
reefman23 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 740	I have a refractometer that has the built-in light and I never use it (I got it with dead batteries and never replaced them). It works great with just regular lighting. Just IME. Jesse

08/05/2006, 02:36 PM	#3
BONDQ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 621	One without a light is sufficient.