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Old 08-14-2014, 02:16 AM
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refractometer, no other choice for me

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Old 08-14-2014, 02:19 AM
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Not only will your hydrometer be wrong, it will change over time. Refractometer is the only way to go.
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:49 AM
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People still use those hydrometer things???? This shouldn't even be a question
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:58 AM
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Be sure to buy some calibration fluid when you get your new Refractometer
Then you'll never look back
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Old 08-15-2014, 03:51 PM
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Be sure to buy some calibration fluid when you get your new Refractometer
Then you'll never look back
I've had my Sybon refractometer for 3 years and agree they should be checked every so often with the ultra clean calibration water, mine has always been bang on when ever I do a check. Make sure it's rinsed well and soft cloth dried after every use. For sure a good investment for salinity checking.
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