Looking To Get A Refractometer... Help - Aquarium Advice

TheChad · 12-31-2005, 11:33 AM

Hey All,

After being advised to get a refractometer from you guys, and not being soo confident in my swingarm hydrometer, I am in the market to get a refractometer...

Does anyone know if this one is any goog?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

My swingarm hydrometer is still reading 1.023 [acronym:d07a6da9e1="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym:d07a6da9e1], but water has evaporated from the tank, so it SHOULD read higher [acronym:d07a6da9e1="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym:d07a6da9e1]...

Thanks,

-TheChad

12-31-2005, 03:39 PM

That would work just fine.

Cheers
Steve

drillsar · 01-02-2006, 10:50 PM

Its not uncommon that your hydrometer can be way off either your to High or to low. Get you refractometer and see..

Not uncommon to see a 2-5 point difference.

TheChad · 01-03-2006, 12:04 PM

There are 2 refractometer's I've found on Ebay... They both look different, but both has the same specs...

One is a bit more expensive, I don't mind spending the money IF it is justified. If I can save money, That makes me happy

Can anyone tell me if either of thease are better, or if they are equal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 - $34.99 Out The Door

OR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 - $46.99 Out The Door

Thanks for the help,

-TheChad

**Fluff** · 01-03-2006, 12:13 PM

I see no reason to pay more if you dont' need to. They both do the same job. That's a good price on the one.

12-31-2005, 11:33 AM	#1
TheChad Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warrensburg, IL Posts: 446	Looking To Get A Refractometer... Help Hey All, After being advised to get a refractometer from you guys, and not being soo confident in my swingarm hydrometer, I am in the market to get a refractometer... Does anyone know if this one is any goog? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT My swingarm hydrometer is still reading 1.023 [acronym:d07a6da9e1="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym:d07a6da9e1], but water has evaporated from the tank, so it SHOULD read higher [acronym:d07a6da9e1="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym:d07a6da9e1]... Thanks, -TheChad

01-03-2006, 12:13 PM	#5
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,142 Images: 29	I see no reason to pay more if you dont' need to. They both do the same job. That's a good price on the one. __________________ ~Cindy

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12-31-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	That would work just fine. Cheers Steve

01-02-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
drillsar Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 195 Images: 2	Its not uncommon that your hydrometer can be way off either your to High or to low. Get you refractometer and see.. Not uncommon to see a 2-5 point difference.

01-03-2006, 12:04 PM	#4
TheChad Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warrensburg, IL Posts: 446	There are 2 refractometer's I've found on Ebay... They both look different, but both has the same specs... One is a bit more expensive, I don't mind spending the money IF it is justified. If I can save money, That makes me happy Can anyone tell me if either of thease are better, or if they are equal? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 - $34.99 Out The Door OR http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 - $46.99 Out The Door Thanks for the help, -TheChad