Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board - refractomer or hydrometer

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- - refractomer or hydrometer (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43898)

WhoPoopWrasse

08-08-2008 09:15 PM

I started out with a hydrometer and it was always off, it wouldn't read the same thing twice in the space of 5 minutes so I switched to a refractometer...

StirCrazy

12-28-2008 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 338192)

Using the same hydrometer I've had for 10 years. Checked it once against a refractometer, it was bang on.

I think someone needs to update this post. :mrgreen:

Steve

Keri	12-28-2008 04:23 AM

I like my refractometer, I had little faith in my hydrometer being right as I was always getting bubbles in it. I just don't have the patience to flick them all out :)

Aquattro

12-28-2008 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StirCrazy (Post 371871)

I think someone needs to update this post. :mrgreen:

Steve

Shut up!! Yes, my trusty hydrometer finally gave up, and threw y salinity off (1.030). I've since bought a refractometer :)

RSM	01-07-2009 04:14 AM

Refractometer = accuracy.

saltwater-virgin

01-07-2009 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marie (Post 338120)

I use both, I use the hydrometer because its quick and easy to use and i periodically use the refractometer to check on the accuracy of the hydrometer

I do the same

fragNplug

01-07-2009 03:54 PM

Finaly got a refractometer, 60$ at redcoral, my hydrometer was out by .04
my supposed 1.024 sal was actully 1.029

Mrfish55

01-07-2009 04:00 PM

I use the pinpoint salinity meter, it has been checked against a refractometer and my old hydrometer and all three are accurate.

dkcrx

01-07-2009 07:04 PM

After reading this thread, I'm going to get a refractometer tonight, now I don't trust my 8 year old hydrometer.

0sprey

01-07-2009 08:11 PM

Refractometer. Fast, easy, reliable. Hydrometers are a PITA.

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