Refractometer from Santa

[therealkilo]

Wife is getting me a Refractometer;
Thoughts on digital

MA887 DIGITAL SEAWATER REFRACTOMETER - MILWAUKEE


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Salinity Refractometer for Seawater and Marine Fishkeeping Aquarium 0-100 Ppt with Automatic Temperature Compensation, By Aqueous Lab

 

[fabulousfavia]

Miluakee is the way to go. It is much easier to use but they usually have similar readings to the heavy duty reefractometers (like the veegee [that is what I use]).

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[der_wille_zur_macht]

Either way, make sure you understand proper use and calibration or else you might as well just dip you finger in and lick it to determine salinity. :lol:

 

[therealkilo]

I just dip my finger in there right now

@fabulousfavia, you recommend digital but use the veegee?

Digital (Milwaukee) is around $100.

Any one else?

 

[JP Reef]

I use the milwaukee. It is nice. As others have said make sure you know how to calibrate it. It isn't really hard, but the auto temp correction is a nice feature. You can do several different tests without needing to worry about temp for the most part.

 

[fabulousfavia]

I used to use digital but I got old and I picked up a veegee (works same but the Milwaukee is easier to use) veegee was about a $110 but I decided to keep it and not go back to digital.

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[der_wille_zur_macht]

What's your preference? Both styles are totally fine if used correctly. I would extend that to the cheap generic ATC refractometers, too. If you're used to using a refractometer then stick with that. If you just really want a digital one, the Milwaukee is definitely a great choice, and I'd prefer it over any of the other common electronic meters out there.

 

[rffanat1c]

Digital. I will never go back. Stays calibrated forever and works so fast and is accurate. Itll be the last $100 you ever spend in that department.


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[homer1475]

+1
Milwaukee

One of the best "extras" I bought for my tank. While it is nice, I would consider it a luxury item only because of the price tag. A 20$ refractometer will work just as well.