WTB: refractometer

[bobbyblank]

Just wondering if anyone had an extra refractometer, looking for a little more accuracy.

 

[funman1]

foster and smith always have cheap ones.

 

[mpoletti]

YR has some locally

 

[bobbyblank]

Thanks steve and mark, but i just got PMed with a deal on one, thanks for the refrence though

 

[TeeLapia]

If you got a deal on one... someone else have a system they are getting rid of and happen to have one lying around as well? I wouldn't mind getting a refractometre.

 

[shiveley]

you can find refractometers MUCH cheaper on Ebay than at places like Fosters & Smith. Just make sure that you use the word "aquarium" in your search so that you get the right type.

 

[Wee-Reef Master]

Someone once did a MARS group buy. I wonder if anyone has one left over?

 

[TeeLapia]

yea, I have searched e-bay. I think the cheapest I have seen one sell for plus shipping is $25. So I will wait until I get lucky and actually land one at that price..
Someone (I am not going to bust you out) was trying to sell me one with the fluid (distilled water) for $40! I would rather go to the other LFS for that price.

 

[shiveley]

i have to tell you, a decent refractometer w/fluid for $40 is actually a pretty good deal (by the way, actual calibration fluid is NOT distilled water, it's a 35 ppt saline solution).

you should also realize that these things can run well over $75, depending upon the model. That said, I love mine and can't imagine how I ever got by without it.

 

[TeeLapia]

I get by, by borrowing for now. I am getting by, and when I read the instructions as far as calibrating it states to use distilled I also have been using that method. Where would you get the fluid when one runs out?

 

[xinumaster]

I got an extra refractometer if you are intersted.

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10565769#post10565769 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shiveley
you can find refractometers MUCH cheaper on Ebay than at places like Fosters & Smith. Just make sure that you use the word "aquarium" in your search so that you get the right type.

:lol: I couldn't agree more. I would be very leary about any refractometers being sold for $25 plus shipping.

FWIW $40 is a very good price for one.

 

[bored4long]

There was one listed on CL yesterday in the Bay Area for $25.

 

[dhnguyen]

Don't get me wrong here, I would try to save a buck wherever I can but the difference between $25 and $40 is negligible at best. At least with the $40 from Dr Foster's I know what I am getting and I am covered if something is wrong with the product. You're pretty throwing the dice when buying from CL. Not saying there aren't good deals to be had but....