Hyrdometer to use??? - Page 2

Dale D · #11 04-30-2002, 12:58 AM

Troy.

Where did you get your refractometer from.

I'm trying to get Mike to get one.

He said sure, but, hasn't got one yet. I thought if I got all the info for him it might speed him up a bit. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thanks. Dale

[ 29 April 2002, 20:59: Message edited by: Dale D ]

canadawest · #12 04-30-2002, 01:11 AM

Hey Dale, I think Aquariumpros.ca has some, you could check there. Although the pricing seems a bit higher than some other MO places I've seen, you might be able to swing a business to business deal there with AJ?

Troy F · #13 04-30-2002, 01:22 AM

Dale, I got mine from Northcoast Marine down in the States via mail order. I received really good service, it was here within a week after placing the order.

www.northcoastmarines.com

Silverfish · #14 04-30-2002, 01:49 AM

I am going to get myself a refractometer, just waiting to find one easily enough to make an impulse buy!

Like the ad for the refractometer on Northcoast Marines says, you invest a lot of money in your reef tanks, it would be nice to know for sure where you SG is at. ;)

Troy F · #15 04-30-2002, 05:37 PM

Patrick, I'll calibrate your hydrometer if you'd like. J&L use the cheap ones too.

canadawest · #16 04-30-2002, 07:02 PM

Patrick, good idea to start with the cheap plastic type and go big only if you feel you need to.

In regards to the TDS meter, they are used to check water purity (Total Dissolved Solids) and do not measure salinty/specific gravity. I have a digital TDS meter that I got from Reefpure when I bought my RO/DI unit. Dave threw mine in with the deal, but they only cost approx $30US.

Troy, next time you're out Surrey way, or I'm out your way I'd love to check my Deep Six hydrometer against your refractometer for accuracy. I'd even give you $5 for your time and the fact you spent the $$ on the nice equipment.

Troy F · #17 04-30-2002, 10:02 PM

Andrew, I live about ten blocks east and ten blocks north of you. If I was charging, my time would be worth more than five bucks though ;) . Let me know when you are free.

canadawest · #18 05-01-2002, 02:01 AM

I'm free most evenings and weekends. I'll send you a private email and we'll connect.

Are you planning on doing the "Island Reef Tour" meeting next month? If so perhaps we can wait until then?

BCReefer · #19 05-01-2002, 04:44 AM

Thanks everyone. I think I will start off with the cheap one and take some water to J&L and get them to test. If the reading are close then I will keep the cheapo. If I see larger variances then I will look at a more expensive system.

When I worked in the hydroponics business, we had TDS digital testers. They are about $150.00 ?? CDN$ and are on at all times. anyone else using one?

Thanks
Patrick