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hearsegirl
08/12/2005, 11:28 AM
I'm looking to buy a refractometer, but I don't even know where to start. What should I look for in a quality refractometer? I'm looking for something that's easy to use, and being wallet-friendly would help too. Any specific brands or models you can recommend would help greatly.
robwsup
08/12/2005, 12:25 PM
I like my Sybon's.
HotHotHot
08/12/2005, 02:11 PM
I like my Sybon too.

I think Custom Aquatic (sponsor) has it. Check for the discount code in their forum.

HTH
Btboy2004
08/12/2005, 03:23 PM
Been using my Sybon for a year now, got it from Premium Aquatics.
slavearm
08/12/2005, 04:26 PM
I bought the cheap one on ebay. It rocks. It looks to be exactly the same as my friends $150 refractometer. And guess what... it reads exactly the same. He got a nicer dropper and screwdriver than mine, but I am not sure thats worth an extra 120 bux.

Slavearm
Codeman00
08/12/2005, 04:48 PM
Another vote for the sybon...great construction and works great too.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PA&Product_Code=REFRACT-HD&Product_Count=&Category_Code=
stubble88
08/18/2005, 08:24 PM
I bought my Sybon FG100sa from Premium Aquatics aswell.
I cant seem to keep this thing calibrated. Every time I go to use it, its off. Does anyone know how to keep it calibrated? I have lost the instructions. I know how to adjust the calibration, but how do you keep it there? I have tried uncrewing the bolt and adjusting it then tightening the bolt agian, still does not last.
Codeman00
08/18/2005, 08:49 PM
stubble88, pm me with your email address.
dhoffroad
08/18/2005, 08:51 PM
got the cheep one from drsfostersmith.com, I've been using it for a while now and love it.....never had a prob with it becoming uncalibrated.
dpstrand
08/18/2005, 09:05 PM
How do you check it's calibration? I hope mine is accurate.
dhoffroad
08/18/2005, 09:07 PM
just use fresh RO water and make sure it is on 0 if not there should be a adjustment screw and you will have to turn it to adjust in
stubble88
08/18/2005, 09:17 PM
I do everything correct, and its not that it does'nt calibrate, its just that I have to calibrate it everytime I use it, even if its the very next day.
Codeman00
08/18/2005, 09:22 PM
If you still have trouble, call Premium Aquatics or post on their forum here on RC..they're pretty good about getting back to you about these issues.
stubble88
08/18/2005, 09:26 PM
Wow yeah, but I can read it, thanks for taking the time to do all that. much appreciated.