a good refractometer?

kyle1284 · 11-28-2006, 08:02 PM

i was just wondering if this refractometer is a good refratometer.... here the description....

Blue Salinity (salt) Refractometer w ATC

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e1284/11_1.jpg

The Unit is designed for testing the concentration of salt water and brine. Provides a direct reading of the specific gravity and concentration (Parts Per Thousand) of salt in water. It provides reliable refractive index and salinity readings of total dissolved solids of aqueous solutions. It is used for quality control in research and clinical laboratories. It can be used to check and maintain stock solutions and dilutions. In the food industry, it is especially effective in the preparation of frozen vegetables, fruits, seafood and ocean byproducts. The Salinity Refractometer is also used in oceanography and seawater studies for determining soil quality. The model having ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) is ideal for field use.

This unit is also equipped with “Automatic Temperature Compensation” for accurate measurements without recalibration after shifts in ambient working temperature (field use).

Product Specification

Ranges: 0-100 ppt of NaCl and 1.000 to 1.070 Specific Gravity
Accuracy: +/- 1 ppt / 0.001 Specific Gravity
Divisions: 1 ppt / 0.001 Specific Gravity
Built-In Automatic Temperature Compensation
Sturdy design, made of Aluminum
Excellent Two (2) Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product Included

A hand held refractometer
A soft sided carrying case with belt loop
A pipette for dropping test fluids onto the prism
A mini screwdriver for scale calibration
A User Guide

any help in directing me towards a good refractometer that does not cost a arm and a leg would be greatly appriciated! Thanks alot guys!

boozeman · 11-28-2006, 08:50 PM

I believe woody has that one and says its good...theres also the one boomer recommended from the filterguys

Woodstock · 11-28-2006, 09:51 PM

Yep, I have that same refractometer. Boomer had suggested it to me a long time ago. It is accurate.

kyle1284 · 11-28-2006, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Yep, I have that same refractometer. Boomer had suggested it to me a long time ago. It is accurate.

thanks guys

TDEVIL · 11-29-2006, 12:09 AM

here is the one that boozeman is talking about

http://thefilterguys.biz/refractometers.htm

Jay

Woodstock · 11-29-2006, 06:47 AM

When mine breaks, I will get that one.

boozeman · 11-29-2006, 09:13 AM

I like the color

11-28-2006, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyle1284 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 919 View Gallery Karma Komment	a good refractometer? i was just wondering if this refractometer is a good refratometer.... here the description.... Blue Salinity (salt) Refractometer w ATC http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e1284/11_1.jpg The Unit is designed for testing the concentration of salt water and brine. Provides a direct reading of the specific gravity and concentration (Parts Per Thousand) of salt in water. It provides reliable refractive index and salinity readings of total dissolved solids of aqueous solutions. It is used for quality control in research and clinical laboratories. It can be used to check and maintain stock solutions and dilutions. In the food industry, it is especially effective in the preparation of frozen vegetables, fruits, seafood and ocean byproducts. The Salinity Refractometer is also used in oceanography and seawater studies for determining soil quality. The model having ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) is ideal for field use. This unit is also equipped with “Automatic Temperature Compensation” for accurate measurements without recalibration after shifts in ambient working temperature (field use). Product Specification Ranges: 0-100 ppt of NaCl and 1.000 to 1.070 Specific Gravity Accuracy: +/- 1 ppt / 0.001 Specific Gravity Divisions: 1 ppt / 0.001 Specific Gravity Built-In Automatic Temperature Compensation Sturdy design, made of Aluminum Excellent Two (2) Year Manufacturer Warranty Product Included A hand held refractometer A soft sided carrying case with belt loop A pipette for dropping test fluids onto the prism A mini screwdriver for scale calibration A User Guide any help in directing me towards a good refractometer that does not cost a arm and a leg would be greatly appriciated! Thanks alot guys! __________________ KYLE 75 Gal 110 Lbs Live Rock 40 Lbs of live sand Equiptment:48 Inch 4x54 T-5 true blue and 10000k lights, 2 fuvual 305 Canister Filters Mis. Mushrooms, Fan Worms, hammer coral, frog spawn, candy cane, A TON OF TRUMPET CORAL!! orange plating monti, some kind of branching monti, pom pom xeina, all kinds of zoos BRIGHT GREEN star polyps, xeina, neon green toadstool, 3 damn damsles, a foxface and a blue tang. November 1...The begining! http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../random045.jpg November 8,2008 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ristina034.jpg My 75 GALLON BAR TOP REEF TANK! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...n-bar-top.html

11-28-2006, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a good refrectometer? I believe woody has that one and says its good...theres also the one boomer recommended from the filterguys __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

11-28-2006, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a good refrectometer? Yep, I have that same refractometer. Boomer had suggested it to me a long time ago. It is accurate. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

11-29-2006, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: a good refractometer? here is the one that boozeman is talking about http://thefilterguys.biz/refractometers.htm Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

11-29-2006, 06:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a good refractometer? When mine breaks, I will get that one. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

11-29-2006, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a good refractometer? I like the color __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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