Refractor or Salinity Monitor

[chunchma]

Is a refractor the same as the pinpoint salinity monitor and is one better than the other??


Thanks!

 

[Anonymous]

No. Refractmeter is a optical device (unless you get one with fiber optic cable that cost a few grands), while a salinity monitor is a conductivity meter based on electronics.

Refractmeter is relatively cheap ($20-$50), and it easier to use.

 

[Anonymous]

I purchased a refractometer when I realized my hydrometer was off .005 SG. This is what I have:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant ... gory_Code=

 

[Anonymous]

I have the same unit ChrisP has and I've been very happy with it, what's nice is the fact it compensates for temperature.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

I'll third the vote for that particular refractometer.

 

[hillbilly]

I have both. While a monitor is great and a nice thing to have, you also need something to check it against.

 

[Anonymous]

I have both. While a monitor is great and a nice thing to have, you also need something to check it against.

After the monitor is calibrated, i'd take that over a refracto. Constant PH reading.

Refracto are 100x's better than any Hydrometer...

 

[Anonymous]

>...After the monitor is calibrated, i'd take that over a refracto. Constant PH reading.

What about pH :?

 

[Anonymous]

>...After the monitor is calibrated, i'd take that over a refracto. Constant PH reading.

What about pH :?

Yeah i read that again...i'm such a putz. I meant a constant salinity reading...

 

[mark78]

Hydrometers are pretty consistant, but not accurate. Once you "calibrate" the hydrometer it may not be bad for quick checks.

 

[Tackett]

I have three hydrometers, that give me 3 different readings. I want a refract.

 

[Anonymous]

I have three hydrometers, that give me 3 different readings. I want a refract.

"hit the one in the middle" Paulie to Rocky in "Rocky 2"..