Are there any electronic salinity monitors that are reliable?

Fendur · 07-28-2007, 06:01 AM

I'm starting out a new tank and I'm looking for a way to constantly monitor my salt levels and display on a lcd. I searched but didn't find anything. I was able to find it for ph and temperature but that was it. The closest thing was the pinpoint tester but that doesn't constant monitor. Thanks in advance.

mps9506 · 07-28-2007, 10:47 AM

Nope

At least nothing in what I would call the hobbyist price range.
But honestly it takes like five seconds to check with a refractometer....

Boomer · 07-28-2007, 01:13 PM

The only such toy is the Pinpoint Salinity monitor, without costing an arm and leg. Some like it and some don't.

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mps9506 · 07-28-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer

The only such toy is the Pinpoint Salinity monitor, without costing an arm and leg. Some like it and some don't.

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I can't remember but can this be used continuously?
If remember correctly I have heard recommendations that when using this one should remove a sample of water from the aquarium and use this meter in a separate container to prevent any electrical interference from pumps heaters etc.
Just seemed like the same amount of work if not more than a good refractometer

BrianCM · 07-28-2007, 06:22 PM

I love my refractometer works great. Great investment.

Boomer · 07-28-2007, 09:23 PM

It can be Mike, that is why it isa called a "monitor" and not a "meter" but it is best to just test the water with it. There have been issues with it for some when used as a monitor. It usually deals with location.

mps9506 · 07-28-2007, 09:27 PM

Ah, I see. I had just heard so much positive and negative about it when it first came out, but haven't heard much since then.
Again I haven't used it so no first hand knowledge. If I could wire it into my Tunze osmolator to maintain my salinity I would probably invest in it

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,348 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are there any electronic salinity monitors that are reliable? It can be Mike, that is why it isa called a "monitor" and not a "meter" but it is best to just test the water with it. There have been issues with it for some when used as a monitor. It usually deals with location. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are there any electronic salinity monitors that are reliable? Ah, I see. I had just heard so much positive and negative about it when it first came out, but haven't heard much since then. Again I haven't used it so no first hand knowledge. If I could wire it into my Tunze osmolator to maintain my salinity I would probably invest in it __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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