Does Anyone Need A REFRACTOMETER

[mcox33]

I have found a source to get the lighted ones at a discount if we buy at least 5. I will post exact cost each once I get the amount for the combined shipping. Let me know if you are interested.

[chriscobb]

I would be interested let me know the price

[odoprelude]

interest here!

[LowCel]

Do you have a link to the one you are looking at? Or what the brand and model is?

[jwalters103]

interested---need more info though

[mcox33]

Okay the price I have worked out is 45.oo each plus 13.00 shipping. Split shipping by 5 is 2.60 each for a total of 47.60 each this is the model that has a light when you push the button. It is on ebay for 49.99 plus 8.50 to ship which makes them 63.00 provided you can win the bid for the 49.99. Okay here is the model and information.


BRAND NEW salinity refractometer model ZGRS10ATC. This is a top quality refractometer with glass prism. It is easily focused by turning the eyepiece. This refract comes with a hard case, sample dropper and calibration screwdriver.

LOW LIGHT? JUST PRESS THE BUTTON AND TURN ON THE ILLUMINATION!

It reads salinity from 0-100% and specific gravity from 1.000-1.070.





INCLUDED:

REFRACT
CASE
CALIBRATION SCREWDRIVERS
BATTERIES
INSTRUCTIONS

I can e-mail you pictures

[mcox33]

you can try going here http://webpages.charter.net/mcox33/LIGHTED_REFRACT_jpg_files/

http://webpages.charter.net/mcox33/LIGHTED_REFRACT1_jpg_files/

[mcox33]

Okay here are the pictures of the refractometer I can get the deal on.
Now that I learned how to post these maybe I'll post some of my tank LOL.
Anyway some of you who have these let me know what you think about this one


http://webpages.charter.net/mcox33/LIGHTED_REFRACT_jpg_files/LIGHTED_REFRACT.jpg


http://webpages.charter.net/mcox33/LIGHTED_REFRACT1_jpg_files/LIGHTED_REFRACT1.jpg

[mcox33]

Okay after talking to Ron I am once again going to try to do a group buy with these but the model has changed, If anyone is interested I'll add a picture.

If you posted on the other one and are still interested post here again. I will only be counting the ones who post after this post.

Details

RHS-10ATC Salinity Refractometer.

Features:

Built-in Automatic Temperature Compensation
Measuring range:
Saliniity: 1 to 100 ± 1
Specific Gravity: 1.000 to 1.070 ± 0.001
Long Lasting Durable Product
With Glass Lens
With Carrying Case




This product is warrantied for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.

[firefish2020]

I think it would be a great benifit for anyone who would like to have a more stable grip on whats really going on with the salinity in our systems. I need at least one for the shop, let me know how good of a deal you can get.

[mcox33]

bump

[1package]

I see them for less than $40 all of the time. Do not know if they are comparable.

If there is a group buy at a good price, I am in.

[1package]

Is this one $37.50 plus shipping?

It appears to be the same as the one from Sun Aquatics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3212&item=4367893885

[LowCel]

I hate to step on anyone's toes but I talked to the guy that I bought my refractometer from. He told me that if we can get 10 people that want to buy them we can have them for $34.99 each. Shipping should be very low since they will all be shipped together.

I believe he normally sells them for $39.99 just in case we don't find 10 people that wants one.

Anyway, just trying to help out some.

http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/refractometerasa.jpg

RHS-10ATC (0-10% Salinity) This model with high resolution scale of 1.0 PPT is developed for low concentration use. The scale range of 1.000-1.070 Specific Gravity (SG) are provided. The RHS-10ATC has a built-in automatic temperature compensation system for field use. This is a must have for any serious aquarist! Measuring Range: 0-100 PPT 1.000-1.070 SG Resolution Factor: 1.0 PPT 0.001 SG Comes with a carrying case, instructions, pipette, and tool to calibrate

[Cysero]

PM me and let me know if you are gonna get the 10 I would be interested.

[Aquayne_wv]

I am confused. What are we talking about? I see three different models and three different prices. I would love to get one at a good price, but we need to decide which one.

Wayne
Aquayne
Demovid

[mcox33]

It's all the same one {RHS-10ATC }actually just a matter of which seller will give me (or someone else) the best deal possible

[Shouse94]

i'm in if we can decide on a model

[phljess]

Interested, once you figure out the best price.

[odoprelude]

I'm in...

[1package]

I am in.

I think all of them are the same model.

I could care less who it comes from, hopefully the cheapest, it appears the one Bruce mentioned is the least expensive.

I will add this to the conversation.........I have two hydrometers that I use, one a Coral Life Deep 6 - I perfer because the excess water runs out so you do not have to attempt to match it to the line level. I asked Bruce to check it for me and it was off 0.003.

So I thought my water was 1.024, it was actually 1.027. My second one made by Aquarium Systems, Seatest was off 0.001 and it is much older.

Bruce mentioned a few months back a similar comment, he was surprised how far his Hydrometer was off. I suspect that most of our similar equipment is off, both of mine measure low resulting in excess salt.

I am definitely in.

All we need is someone to step up and say that they are placing the order.

[mcox33]

okay I got a quote of 30.00 plus shipping of about 1.00 each so everybody drop off your money at Jo-Mars so I can place the order. Once Money is dropped off I'll order Monday. So Please get your money in ASAP

[mcox33]

you can also paypal me send money to mcox33@charter.net

[LowCel]

Looks like we have a winner!

[mcox33]

Thanks Shouse94 Your payment recieved

[mcox33]

BUMP

[mcox33]

paypal addresses

mcox33@charter.net for bank account transfers
or
nitroreefclub@hotmail.com for credit and debit card transfers


the charter account will not take credit cards

[mcox33]

aquayne you will need to use the nitroreefclub@hotmail.com to send your payment check your PM's

[mcox33]

aquayne money recieved

[mcox33]

Jo-Mars will be CLOSED SUNDAY as it is EASTER

[mcox33]

When using a credit card through paypal please pay using nitroreefclub@hotmail.com as the e-mail address, as this is the only one that will accept them.

[mcox33]

chriscobb payment recieved

[mcox33]

1package your payment was recieved. You have 2.

[mcox33]

Okay if you want one you need to make sure I know by noon tuesday. That is the earliest I can reach the seller. As he is in California.

That is when I will place the order.

Thanks
Mary

[mcox33]

ROB check your e-mail about shipping

[mcox33]

Rob Payment Recieved.

[hodgepodge1983]

Just checking in :)

-Rob

[odoprelude]

you've got paypal!

[mcox33]

Okay Last call these people are paid for 1

shouse94
aquayne
chriss cobb
neal bragg
rob lewis
philjess
odoprelude


paid for 2

1package

Ron you know what you are getting

anyone else post immediately

[Shikaroka]

I would like to get one, but I'm broke until Friday.

[mcox33]

Okay orders are in they should be here early next week as they are coming ups.

[mcox33]

REFRACTOMETERS ARE IN

YOU MAY PICK THEM UP AT JO-MARS BY 1:30 PM TODAY

IF YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE THEY WILL BE MAILED LATER TODAY AS I MUST FIND A SHIPPING BOX FOR THEM THEY ARE AN ODD SIZE FOR A BOX. I'LL PM EACH OF YOU YOUR INDIVIDUAL TRACKING NUMBER AS SOON AS I HAVE THEM

[odoprelude]

sweet, I'll pick mine up tomorrow at Jo-Mars. THANKS!!!!!!

[mcox33]

Okay I need phone numbers in order to ship to the people out of state. Rob, Shawn and Peter.

Thanks

[mcox33]

Refractometers shipped

[Aquayne_wv]

I'll try to get there before 6 Thursday. Thanks again.
Wayne

[mcox33]

Actually available until 8pm on Thursday and Friday if that helps.

[mcox33]

They are awesome, both my tanks were off. I'll fix it tomorrow as I wanted to calibrate to make sure it was still acurate after shipping from CA. Mine was not so I calibrated it. Mom's however was perfect without adjustment. So get some distilled water to have ready when you pick them up.

[LowCel]

Mary, so how far off was your hydrometer?

[mcox33]

about 3 points low so when I thought it was 23-24 it was 20-21 two tanks the reason for 2 numbers. and that was before I refill 2 days evaporation, so it is probably in the 18-19 range when the tanks were full. Who would have thought it could be so far off. If you need them Barry has 2 or 3 to sell, but not at the price I got them for,.

[mcox33]

Okay these people should watch for a DHL delivery sometime today.
Rob in CA.
Shawn in PA.
Peter in FL.

Shawn and Peter yours are with on the delivery truck.
Rob yours is in flight left east coast for burbank right after midnight, should arrive in plenty of time to get delivered today.

Don't ya just love DHL Ground Service.

[Aquayne_wv]

I love this thing. I had never used one before and it is so easy.
Thanks Mary


Wayne

[mcox33]

Originally posted by Aquayne_wv
I love this thing. I had never used one before and it is so easy.
Thanks Mary


Wayne

I know, that was my reaction as well. So how far off was your salt content.

[hodgepodge1983]

Mary, I just want to thank you for all your help! I received mine and found my swing-arm Aquarium Systems hydrometer to be reading .001 (specific gravity) higher than the refractometer at 78* F. I'll compare the two with a coldwater reading tomorrow and see how far off the swing-arm is. This is an awesome and easy-to-use tool that is definitely worth the price, especially with this deal! I'm still amazed by the accuracy and how it makes the others look like a child's toy, lol! Thanks again!

-Rob