refractometer recommendation?

stapet77 · 01-02-2007, 11:40 AM

Can anybody recommend a reliable refractometer? I have heard that the table mount ones are better and there is some discussion between glass and plastic, but I haven't heard very much about brands and the pros and cons of each.

JFK_Jr · 01-02-2007, 12:25 PM

I bought the Marine depot one for around $50. I've had it about 7 months now with no problems. I checked the calibration on it with distilled water the other day, and it's still true like the day I got it.

Dentoid · 01-02-2007, 12:46 PM

I also bought mime from Marine Depot-the fancy one with the light inside. It has been reliable. I think they all have glass prism, if not I'd stick with the glass.

Rougiem · 01-02-2007, 12:57 PM

The RHS-10ATC does a great job!

Cheers!

boozeman · 01-02-2007, 01:05 PM

there was a good thread on this a while back in which Boomer recommended the salinity refrac. from the filterguys

swissgaurd · 01-02-2007, 07:42 PM

i purchased a milwauki,
me friend purchased a sygon both good no probs.

vic

kyle1284 · 01-02-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rougiem

The RHS-10ATC does a great job!

Cheers!

have the same one and it works amazingly!

prow · 01-03-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rougiem

The RHS-10ATC does a great job!

Cheers!

i also use this one. it was cheap and i have calibrated it with know solutions and it was accurate in ranges from 0-40 for about 10 tests in all at various salinities, including hyosalinity levels and normal levels.

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