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Old 12-29-2014, 04:01 PM
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Looks like I'm in the market for a new refractometer. Suggestions?
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Old 12-29-2014, 04:44 PM
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To satisfy my own curiosity, I just tested my Sybon again. It was dead on with both the 0 ppt and 35 ppt calibration solutions. I went out and bought the 35 ppt solution the last time we had this fear mongering on the forum.

I have owned it now for over 4 years (use it before and after water changes) and have never had to calibrate it.
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Old 12-29-2014, 04:46 PM
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maybe it's the bumping some people do? I handle mine like fine china just out of habit. I plan to test to satisfy my curiosity but I will be shocked if it's not still accurate.
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Old 12-29-2014, 05:28 PM
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I have a Sybon and every time I've checked it it's always bang on. Had it 2 years now and have only checked it maybe 4 times.
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:26 PM
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My Sybon has also remained very accurate. The Vertex refractometers, on the other hand, seem to be a lot more finicky.
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:21 PM
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maybe it's the bumping some people do? I handle mine like fine china just out of habit. I plan to test to satisfy my curiosity but I will be shocked if it's not still accurate.
I agree.
I've got a Sybon and as long as I'm gentle handling the refractometer its fine. I do check calibration about ~3 months.
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