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jvision 02-27-2008 05:55 PM

Can I recalibrate my hydrometer?
 
I'm wanting to do a WC soon, but my hydrometer (IO) is out of wack! It's been holding fresh water (from the tap) over night, and still reads all the way to the top. No little air bubbles that I can see. Tried it on my FW tanks w. same result.
Is it hooped? What's a refractometer go for?

TIA

mark 02-27-2008 06:09 PM

Sound likes it's toast.

Refractometers are a little over $50. on-line (plus shipping), not sure what they sell for locally.

Few people parting out their systems in the Buy and Sell sections, might find one there.

Myka 02-28-2008 02:38 AM

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/rhf/index.php

Works well! :D

BUT, it sounds like your hydrometer is toast if it's reading right at the top using fresh water!!! Buy a new one, they're only $8.

Murminator 02-28-2008 04:51 PM

Jason I thought you sold off all your salt?

jvision 02-29-2008 07:13 AM

No, I had 2 systems for a bit, there. Just want 1 :)

Picked up new hydrometer... and some frag glue! :D


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