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Old 11-25-2006, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CMarty01 View Post
I understand how to mix in salt. But the SG of tapwater is not 1.0000. That is why you must use RO/DI water to properly calibrate a refractometer. I believe tap water should register around 1.002 - 1.003. If you have a properly calibrated refractometer can you test it out and let me know what result you get.
My mistake...

I can't help you out because I am not at home.. so hopefully another Calgarian will chime in.
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