Faulty Hydrometer?

[likwid]

Hey guys,

I just purchased a brand new Coralife Deep Six Hydrometer, and the instructions told me to soak it with salty water for 24 hours to let the needle "season". I have done this, and the entire time since I have gotten the hydrometer, the needle just stays down at the very bottom and does not move at all. I have tried with water from my tank, tried with very salty water I mixed myself, etc, and the needle does not move. Please refrain from giving me the "get a refractometer speech" please.