12 best refractometer salts

• Measure salt water or salinity of water, ideal for aquariums and marine monitoring.
• Measures on 2 scales, Specific Gravity (D 20/20) and parts per thousand.
• Features automatic temperature compensation.
• Comes with hard case, dropper, screwdriver, user manual and cleaning cloth.
• The main part is made of chromium, it's very durable.

User questions & answers

Question:	will this work to test slightly brackish water for a livebearer aquarium
Answer:	Unsure about brackish water. It works fine e in saltwater aquariums with a specific gravity of 1.025. It tests between 1.000 and 1.040
Question:	Hi, i bought a calibrating fluid and calibrated my refractometer to sg 1.026 but when i test it on distilled water it reads 1.010. why is that
Answer:	I always test with RODI water
Question:	I want to test the brackish canal water to see if i can use it for irrigation. will this tester work? I was told to check the salinity of the canal
Answer:	Yes, brackish water ranges between 0. 05 to 30 PPT
Question:	Is this any use for hydroponics
Answer:	It is used for testing the salt water fish tank.

Product features

Salinity refractometer 0~100 PPT

Dual Scale

Specific Gravity and PPT. With this refractometer you can get the result in two different units at the same time in just one test.

ATC Function

This refractometer is equipped with automatic temperature compensation function, minimize the impact of temperature on accuracy.

Include

Comes with every thing you need: a hard case, droppers, a screwdriver, a user manual and a cleaning cloth.

The Scale Range

The scale range of this refractometer is 0~100‰ ( 1‰=1 PPT=1000PPM, PPT means"parts per thousand", PPM means"parts per million"), it also shows the corresponding specific gravity range 1.000 to 1.070. These are the most common units to show salinity of water. With this refractometer you can get the result in two different ways at the same time in just one test.

The min reading resolution is 1 ‰, this make it possible to mearsure low concentrated salt solutions.

For Marine Monitoring

For most sea, the salinty is between 30‰~35‰. So this refractometer is ideal for simple marine monitoring and research.

For Aquariums Water Monitoring

Ideal for aquariums or marine fishkeeping amateurs, cause they just need to make the salinity of water similar to the sea water.

For Swimming Pool Water Measuring

If you use a salt chlorine machine to disinfect your pool, you should make sure the salinity right first, normally the salinity should be between 3‰~7‰, this refractometer can help.

For Lab or Indurstry Purposes

Ideal for lab and indurstry use for testing salinity solution in the range of 0~100‰.

Is it complex to use a refractometer?

1. Calibration: Place a few drops of distilled water on the prism and use the screwdriver to adjust the calibration screw untill the reading is"0".
2. Measuring: Place a few drops of solutions you want to test on the prism and look into the eye piece, you will get the reading.

Note: The user manual will show you the details about how to use the instrument exactly, it very easy to use even for new users.

• MEASURING RANGE: 0~9999 ppm or 10.0ppt~100.0ppt or 0.0%~10.0% or 0.950~1.080 (S.G.) based on NaCl with ±%F.S ±1 digit / ±0.5°C Accuracy
• DISPLAY: Dual Temperature and Salinity in four measurement units (ppm, ppt, %, S.G) / 30 x 18mm LCD Size
• APPLICATION: Salinity measurement in fish pond, tank, aquariums, laboratories, food processing, hydroponics, Aquaculture, and other water monitoring facilities.
• FEATURES: Waterproof IP65 / One touch calibration / Auto power off and Non-Sleep mode disable / Multi points calibration
• POWER SUPPLY / SENSOR : 4 x LR44 button batteries

User questions & answers

Question:	can this products be use to test peat water .salinity
Answer:	Yes, It is better to put the peat water into the beaker when measuring.
Question:	A saltwater pool's salt level should be about 2500 to 3500 ppm. so does this metter measure 2.5 ppt to 3.5 ppt accurately
Answer:	Yes
Question:	can this be used to measure salinity in a tidal basin? What temperature range of water to be tested will the device measure
Answer:	I tried using this to measure salinity and temp in an estuary for a college course and it was not reliable in either measurement. I would not recommend it.
Question:	Can this be used in a salt water pool
Answer:	Hi, we suggest you to put the salt water into a vessel and then put this meter into the vessel to do the testing.

Product features

How salinity is measured

Salinity can be measured in a number of ways. Simple field tests using a hand-held salinity meter are quick and easy and are useful for conducting preliminary investigations, point sampling of selected areas and ongoing monitoring activities

Quick And Easy To Use

inexpensive and convenient device to instantly check your overall water quality. Being factory calibrated means you can use it straight out of the box to confirm the effectiveness og the meter

EASY MEASUREMENT AND ACCURATE RESULTS

• Show you Salinity Unit ( %), Real-time Salinity Unit ( S.G,ppt. ppm), Temp.
• User friendly easy to operate with One-touch calibration

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

• Auto-ranging function
• Switchable temperature unit °C/°F
• Dual display with ATC

FAST RESULTS, CONVENIENT SIZE

• Weight: approx. 115g
• 165mm x 32mm x 35mm
• 30 x 18mm LCD Size

IDEAL FOR ANY HOUSEHOLD

You can used this meter in various application such as testing in fish pond, tank,etc

Application of 8372 AZ Water Quality Salinity Tester:

Can measure the Salinity and Temperature for the water solution target. The units of Salinity are including ppt, %, and specific gravity (S.G.). A user only needs one touch to switch different units for different measuring purposes.

Designed as auto-ranging since powered on. Auto-ranging determines and selects a range that gives User the greatest resolution and accuracy.

Its pen-type housing design could let the user take or carry easily. It could be the best Water Quality tester for all professional measuring purposes, including the LAB, water treatment business, Aquaculture, Aqua farm, swimming pool or other related industry.

• 【Salinity Refractometer】Measure Salt Water or Salinity of Water,Monitor and Control the Concentration of Salt Water and Brine,Ideal for Aquariums and Marine Applications.
• 【Measures on 2 Scales】Specific Gravity (D 20/20) and parts per thousand and replaces your poor quality and difficult to read hydrometer.
• 【Density Measurement Range】1.0-1.070, Minimum Scale is 0.001.
• 【Concentration Measurement Range】0-100‰, Minimum Scale is 1‰.
• 【ATC】Automatic Temperature Compensation, 0-10°C.

User questions & answers

Question:	what battery does it use
Answer:	This salinity refractometer good for salt water test for aquarium, sea fish tank, marine monitoring and so on. It's pretty accurate and perfect for replacement hydrometer
Question:	can i calibrate this with RODI water
Answer:	Method of Using: 1.Calibration: just 2-3 drops of distilled water or fresh water, using mini screwdriver to calibrate. Through the eyepiece to check the blue line is on zero. 2. After calibration, place a 2-3 drops of test sample onto the Clean main prism 3. Close the daylight plate and hold it under a light source, then check the reading. 4. After used, use the cleaning cloth to wipe the prism and storage.
Question:	Can I use this to measure salt levels in my pool
Answer:	yes
Question:	Does it come with a calibration certificate
Answer:	Hi Peter! My name is Mike at Bel-Art/H-B Instrument & SP Scienceware. This Brine Salinometer is PERFECT for your pickling needs. There is a slight difference when reading at different temperatures, but it is very slight. I can provide a temperature conversion table if you are interested. Please email me at [email protected] and I can supply the information you need…

Product features

Salt meter with dual scale:

• Specific Gravity (D 20/20) and parts per thousand and replaces your poor quality and difficult to read hydrometer.
• Density Measurement Range: 1.0-1.070, Minimum Scale is 0.001
• Concentration Measurement Range: 0-100‰, Minimum Scale is 1‰
• Measuring Range: 0-10% Salinity
• Division: 0.2% Salinity
• Accuracy: ±0.2%
• ATC: 0-10°C
• Reference Temperature: 20°C

With ATC Function

The optic salt refractometer for saltwater

features an automatic temperature compensation of 0-10 °C, which is more accurate than conventional hydrometers.

For Aquariums Water Monitoring

Quickly read salt concentration of seawater specific gravity, ideal for aquarium or marine fish lovers

For Marine Monitoring

This saline solution tester is Portable and No battery required.Suitable for marine aquaculture.

Operation Instructions of Aquatic Refractometer:

1. Calibration: Accurate measurement depends on careful calibration. To calibrate the ATC salinity refractometer accurately, firstly you should make sure the ambient temperature is about 68℉.Recommend you do the calibration in an Air-conditioned room in which the temperature is set on 68℉. You can use distilled water to calibrate. Open the cover plate,place 2-3 drops of distilled water on the prism, then close the cover plate and make sure the water spreads across the prism without air bubbles or dry spots. Wait for about 30 seconds to let the reading to stabilize. Look into the eyepiece and turn the calibration screw with the screw driver until the reading is "0".

2. Clean the prism with soft cloth, and then place 2-3 drops of the liquid sample to be tested on the prism, look into the eyepiece and you can get the reading.

3. Clean the refractometer with soft cloth and put it back into the box.Keep the refractometer dry and clean, which can make the instrument accurate and durable.

Package Included:

• 1 x Handheld Salt Water Tester
• 3 x Plastic Pipette
• 1 x Mini Screw Driver
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth

• Upgraded Quality
• Partable Hard Storage Box
• Dual Salinity Scale
• Automatic Temperature Compensation
• Full 12 Month Replacement Warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this one refractor have light built in it ? Really cool if had a tiny solar cell ..never needing a battery ! (Idea
Answer:	This refractometer is used with outdoor or bright lights. You put your frac or producer water on and point it in the light to get your salinity level. No battery ever required for that. Now... if it’s used for something other than testing chlorides... I don’t know how it’s used.
Question:	What's the dimensions of the case this product comes in
Answer:	The plastic case is about 8.2 (L) X 3.5 (W) X 2.2 (H) in inches.
Question:	How often do you re-calibrate, and when would you know if it needs to be re-calibrated
Answer:	I would check about every month or so. As for when you would know if it needed re-calibration just put a few drops of fresh water on lens and see if it reads 0. If it doesn't re-calibrate.
Question:	Can I use it fot beer
Answer:	I have a brewing refractometer and tried using it to read salinity and it just read 0 on my tank and my pond so I'm guessing there is a difference between the two. I wouldn't have thought so.

Product features

High Quality

It features high-quality optics with smooth focusing. Its main body is made of aluminum alloy. The internal optical lens with high refractive index make up the precision optical system.The instrument is resistant to abrasion and corrosion, can be used to measure the salinity of general corrosive liquid. (But we do not recommend measuring these liquids for a long time. The residue should be cleaned immediately after measurement. )

ATC Function

For regular refractometer without ATC function, slight temperature change can affect the accurate of salinity measurement, but our brand refractometer is equipped with automatic temperature compensation part inside, during normal temperature, once calibrated, the temperature change would never affect the accurate of your measuring result. This makes it more convenient to use in different temperature.

Dual Scale

This measures on 2 scales - specific gravity (D 20/20) and parts per thousand, scale range: 1.000 to 1.070 specific gravity and 0 to 100 per thousand salinity ( or say it 0-100 ppt), the reading resolution is 0.1 %, accuracy: +/-0.1%.

With this refractometer, you can get two readings at the same time in just one test, and the scale makes it possible to measure very low concentrated salt solution.

Portable & Easy

This refractometer is compact in size and light in weight, it comes with sturdy storage box, and it needs no battery, it is convenient to keep up and carry around.

It's super easy to use, just need 2-3 drops of solution and a few seconds, you can get accurate readings, and with the direction of the user manual, you will learn how to calibrate and use the refractometer easily.

It comes with every thing you need:

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Include: 1.A Refractometer + 2.A Firm Box + 3.A Cleaning Cloth + 4.A Screwdriver + 5.A User Manual + 6.Some Pipettes

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Calibration

Accurate measurement based on carefully calibration, please calibrate the refractometer before your first use. The calibration is very easy, the product comes with a detailed operation manual, which will show you how to calibrate and operate it exactly. During normal temperature (50℉ to 86℉), you don't have to calibrate it frequently, once every a few months is OK, but during temperature below 50℉ or higher than 86℉, we still recommend you recalibrate it before use to make sure the best accuracy.

Brief Operation Step

After calibration, ​clean the prism with soft cloth, and then place 2-3 drops of the liquid sample to be tested on the prism, then close the cover plate and make sure the sample spreads across the prism without air bubbles or dry spots. Wait for about 30 seconds to let the reading to stabilize. Align the prism assembly with the light source, look into the eyepiece and you can get the reading.

Product description

Our AccuBrate solution is specifically formulated to calibrate refractometers to accurately measure the salinity of saltwater, reef aquariums as well as natural seawater.

Our calibration solution is formulated from a high purity blend of salts to produce accurate readings every time.



Our specially designed bottle has a built-in dropper tip which eliminates the need for a pipette. Simply squeeze a few drops of AccuBrate directly from the bottle onto

the refractometer's prism slide and you are ready to calibrate your instrument.



A refractometer is useless unless you calibrate it often with an accurate calibration solution. You need just 2 to 3 drops of our calibration solution to precisely calibrate

your refractometer.



Specifications:

35 ppt @ 25°c

1.0264 ppt @ 25°c

53 µS @ 25°c

• REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE! Accubrate calibration solution is specifically formulated to calibrate refractometers to accurately measure the salinity of saltwater, reef aquariums as well as natural seawater.
• ACCURATE RESULTS! Our calibration solution is formulated from a high purity blend of salts to produce accurate readings every time. Refractometers must be calibrated often to obtain accurate readings. Note: RO/DI water will not calibrate your refractometer correctly. Always use Accubrate to ensure correct salinity readings - your aquatic friends will love you.
• EASY TO USE: Our specially designed bottle has a built-in dropper tip which eliminates the need for a pipette. Simply squeeze a few drops of Accubrate directly from the bottle onto the refractometer’s prism slide and you are ready to calibrate your instrument. (Drops come out at a very controllable rate.)
• LONG-LASTING: You need just 2 to 3 drops of our calibration solution to calibrate a refractometer. Using a few drops means our 60 ml bottle should last a very long time. For best results calibrate refractometer often to ensure accurate readings.

User questions & answers

Question:	It says calibrate a refractometer or Hydrometer but I see no mention of calibrating for the hydrometer. Can it be used to calibrate a hydrometer, how
Answer:	We sell typically sell our 250 ml bottle of AccuBrate to calibrate a hydrometer. If you click on our 250 ml bottle description you will see information about calibrating a hydrometer. The exact steps are on the back of our 250 ml bottle. Basically you shake the AccuBrate, rinse the hydrometer, slowly pour AccuBrate into the hydrometer to avoid bubbles, gently tap the hydrometer to release any bubbles attached to the swingarm. Now read the hydrometer. The salinity should read 1.026. If it reads 1.024 then you know your hydrometer is off by .002. Since there is no way to calibrate a hydrometer you just add .002 to whatever your salinity is when you test your aquarium. - Lexi M at Aquatic Experts
Question:	Can I use this calibration liquid on a refractometer use for measuring gravity/brix on wort and beer
Answer:	It’s for salinity
Question:	Can i use this to calibrate my tds meter also
Answer:	No to cailbrate tds I use General Hydroponics use electronic meter reference solutions You can get it here.
Question:	So after calibrating using this fluid, my refractometer show 1.022, hydrometer shows 1.024, what does that mean
Answer:	Since your reading is at 1.022 you need to re-calibrate your refractometer. It is best to follow the operations manual that came with your refractometer or if you can find your model's manual online. If you do not have a manual here is how I calibrate my refractometer. 1. Make sure your glass prism slide and cover flap are clean. Use distilled water when cleaning. Use a soft clean cloth to completely dry glass prism and cover flap. 2. Add 2 to 3 drops of fluid on your refractometer's prism slide and let it sit for about 60 seconds. This allows the sample to adjust to the temperature of your refractometer. 3. Look into the eyepiece and turn the Calibration Screw with your small screw driver that came with your refractometer. The calibration screw is typically located on the top of the refractometer. Slightly turn the screw until the scale reads 1.026 or 35 ppt 4. Your refractometer is now calibrated and ready to test your aquarium. Your hydrometer reading 1.024 means it is reading a few points low. We typically take a black sharpie and write on our hydrometer plus .002. We just add this to whatever our hydrometer's swing arm points to. When it reads 1.022 we know to add .002 to the reading to get an accurate measurement. Best regards, Laurren at Aquatic Experts

User questions & answers

Question:	Unit doesn’t stay calibrated any more still under 1 year how can I get replacement
Answer:	Suction tube will be fine if it's a freshly opened bottle
Question:	Is the eyepiece adjustable to allow you to focus on the values you're looking at
Answer:	First, you would have to define “easily readable”. I have terrible eyesight and bifocals. I need my son to read the numbers because they are so tiny through the eyepiece. It measures quiet accurately and is the gold standard for saltwater aquariums. However, I don’t know if it would work quite as well on a ppt scale. The device measures in specific gravity numbers and ppt. It does read to 0 on the ppt side, but I can’t be sure if it will be that specific for you. You may want to start with the cheaper hydrometer or a more expensive electronic reader. Check out WikiHow’s How to measure salinity. It gives directions on 3 different ways.
Question:	Is suction tube long enough or I need to buy wine thief as well
Answer:	I have had the same problem and you can calibrate it with distilled water, but mine was still off by 2ppm regardless.
Question:	Hoping to test salt level in a fresh water pond which requires 5 ppt, would this be easily readable with this device
Answer:	I don't understand your question - can you re-phrase it?

Product features

Dual Scale Seawater Salinity Refractometer

• DESIGNED FOR - testing the concentration of saltwater, help you to monitor and control the concentration of salt water.
• WIDELY USE - Can be used for Aquariums, Marine Monitoring, Agricultural, Gardening & Educational Purposes.
• EASY , ACCURATE & AFFORDABLE - This refractometer is more accurate and easier to use than traditional hydrometers, more affordable than digital refractometers.
• DUAL SCALE -- Provides reading of 0-100PPT(parts per thousand ) and corresponding specific gravity range 1.000 to 1.070. You can get the both result at just one test.
• AUTOMATIC TEMPERTURE COMPENSATION --The build-in Automatic Temperature Compensation feature makes it get consistently accurate reading, no need to control the liquids temperature deliberately, just make sure it's at roomtemperature .

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Dual Scale

The scale range of this refractometer is 0~100‰ and the corresponding specific gravity range 1.000 to 1.070. These are the most common units to show salinity of water.

With this refractometer you can get the result in two different ways at the same time in just one test.

The min reading resolution is 1 ‰, this make it possible to mearsure low concentrated salt solutions.

( 1‰=1 PPT=1000PPM, PPT means"parts per thousand", PPM means"parts per million")

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Calibration: Place a few drops of distilled water on the prism and use the screwdriver to adjust the calibration screw untill the reading is"0".

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After calibration, place a few drops of solution you want to test on the prism.

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Close the daylight plate and hold it under a light source, then look through the eyepiece, you can get the reading.

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Clean the instrument with a soft cloth after use, and put it into the storage case.

Product description

Specification:

Measurement Range:

- Salinity: 0-100‰

- Specific gravity: 1.000-1.070SG

Accuracy: ±1‰

Dimension: 6.30x1.57x1.57 inch / 160x40x40 mm

Weight: 250g

Features:

Dual scale of salinity and specific gravity

Display the salinity and specific gravity at the same time for the testing sample

One screw to calibrate it

Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)

Packaging:

- 1×Salinity Refractometer

- 3×Pipette

- 1×Screw driver

- 1×Cleaning cloth

- 1×User manual

- 1×Box

Reminder:

- Please make sure the wine sample spread across the prism without any air bubbles or dry spots when we close the cover plate of prism, to avoid the errormeasuring.

- Please make the prism assembly towards to the light source when we are reading the testing value, to make sure we can get a clearly dial.

1%=10‰=10PPT=10000PPM

• SALINITY AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY DUAL SCALE REFRACTOMETER. Its dual scale can show Salinity (‰) and Specific gravity (SG) testing result together. It has±1‰ accuracy, can test the salinity and specific gravity for any 0-100‰ salinity and 1.000-1.070SG specific gravity liquid, such as food, brine, aquarium, seawater and so on.
• AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ( ATC). You can get the accurate salinity and specific gravity testing result without taking care about the influence of different sample temperature.
• HAND-HELD WATER SALINITY TESTER. Easy to hold, sturdy design, compact in size and light in weight, convenient to keep up and carry around.
• EASY TO BE CALIBRATED. Just need to drop distilled water on the prism, align the prism assembly with light source, reading and turn the screw until the reading data is “0”, then calibrating is completed.
• EASY TO BE USED. Just need to drop the sample on the prism, and make the prism assembly toward to the light source, look into eyepiece and you will get the readings.

Product description

Features:

Handheld design and non-slip rubber handle for easy operation.

Built-in automatic temperature compensation(ATC) to get faster results.

With measurement level for direct reading.

Adjustable manual focus, easy to focus and calibrate.

Comes with a case, convenient for storage and portable for use.

Measure salt water or salinity of water, ideal for aquariums and marine monitoring.

Instant Reading Result: Just need 2-3 drops of solution and a few seconds, you can get accurate readings.



Specifications:

Color: Black + Silver + Blue

Material: ABS

*Measuring Range:

Salinity: 0-100‰    Specific Gravity: 1.000-1.070

Accracy: 1‰

ATC - automatic temperature compensation

Item Size: shown as picture

Package Size: Approx. 20.5 * 7.5 * 5.5cm / 8.1 * 3 * 2.2in

Package Weight: Approx. 230g / 8.11oz



Note:

1. After use, do not directly wash in water. Wipe with a clean soft cloth. The optical surface should not be scratched

2. The instrument should be stored in a dry place without corrosive gas.

3. Avoid missing parts.



Package List:

1 * Salinity Refractometer

1 * Slotted Screwdriver

1 * Cleaning Cloth

1 * Straw

1 * User Manual

1 * Packaging box

• Measure salt water or salinity of water, ideal for aquariums and marine monitoring.
• With measurement level for direct reading. Adjustable manual focus, easy to focus and calibrate.
• Handheld design and non-slip rubber handle for easy operation.
• Instant Reading Result: Just need 2-3 drops of solution and a few seconds, you can get accurate readings.
• Built-in automatic temperature compensation(ATC) to get faster results.

Product description

p>Seawater or a salt (brine) Optical Refractometer designed to measure seawater (marine aquaria) or very low concentrated salt solutions

It can be generally calibrated by fresh water but to ensure accurate salinity measurement of reef aquarium, calibrate at least once by a solution matching the refractive index of 35ppt seawater or similar solution near measurement range.

Applications:

• Checks concentration of salt water and brine or salinity in water
• Best use in quality control in research, clinical laboratories and marine industry
• Manage marine saltwater tank well
• Provide safe environment for your water pets to survive and thrive in their typical marine environment

Features:

• Auto Temperature Compensation (ATC), rest easy that your measurements are always accurate regardless of temperature variation
• Simple calibration and operation
• Soft rubber eyepiece for comfortable viewing
• Uses subtle and comfortable non-slip rubberized grip, separates test solution from body heat
• Adjustable focus, clear, large and easy-to-read result
• Durable,built to last long
• Approved by strict quality and safety standards
  
  
  
  

Specifications

• Range: 0-10% Salinity; 1.000-1.070g/cm3 Specific Gravity (Density), 0~100ppt Salinity)
• Resolution: 1ppt Salinity; 0.001 g/cm3 Specific Gravity (Density)
• Reference temperature: 20°C
• ATC: 10-30°C
• Weight :109g
• Length : 205mm(8.1 inches)
  
  
  
  

Set Includes

• 1 x Traditional Salinity Refractometer
• 1 x English Instruction manual
• 1 x Mini screwdriver
• 2 x Pipettes
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth
• 1 x Protective Carrying Case

• Range: 0-100ppt (0-10% Salinity) and Density/ Specific Gravity 1.000-1.070 1ppt Salinity and 0.001 g/cm3 Density Resolutions
• Water or a salt (brine) refractometer preferred by aquarist, it checks saltwater & brine or salinity of water, best for aquariums and marine monitoring
• True seawater or a salt (brine) refractometer preferred by aquarist
• Calibrate simply by distilled water, comes with free screwdriver for calibration
• Has automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and has built with the highest and finest quality of aluminum & rubbe

User questions & answers

Question:	How do you convert percentage to ppm or mg/l? wife has menieres disease and i'm trying to track our home water supply
Answer:	It should. I bought mine along with a Starrett 6" Dail Caliper which has a slightly larger footprint with the dial indicator on it. The only thing I found was I needed to nip the tail end of the foam cut out because it was about 1mm to short. Simple fix nothing to worry about, great case over all

Product description

Fahrenheit model - The Palm Abbe Digital Salometer makes it easier and more accurate than ever to measure the saturation (SAL) and freeze point of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Salt Brine Solutions. Only two drops of fluid are needed to automatically measure degrees saturation, from 0 to 100%, and Freeze Point to -6 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the perfect instrument to accompany a brinemaker.

Food Preservation: The actual practice of preserving food with salt brine can be traced to prehistory. Long before the advent of refrigeration, it was discovered that most bacteria cannot live in highly concentrated salt environments. Early humans discovered that salt and salt brine were useful to dry fruits, pickle vegetables, parch cereal and grains, and preserve game, fish, and seafood. p> Deicing and Refrigeration: The ability of Sodium Chloride to depress the freeze point of water has led to its use as antifreeze or for refrigeration. In large quantities, Sodium Chloride is used to melt ice and snow on streets and highways. In fact, roughly 51% of world output of salt is used on roadways.

The large dual-line LCD display on the Palm Abbe refractometer is easily read, even in dim light, and removes the subjectivity associated with interpreting where a boundary line crosses tiny scale divisions.

Calibration is automatic and does not require the use of special calibration solutions or tools. The Palm Abbe refractometer automatically calibrates itself to water and is ready to use in seconds.

Scale 1 Fluid: Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Unit of Measure: Freeze Point °F; Range: +32 to -6; Resolution: 1; Precision: +/-0.5

Scale 2 Fluid: Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Unit of Measure: Saturation %; Range: 0 to 100; Resolution: 1; Precision: +/-0.5

INCLUDES: MISCO Palm Abbe Refractometer, Protective Rubber Armor Jacket, Instruction Manual

• MISCO OPTICAL-ENGINE Technology: Sapphire Optics, High Definition 1,024 Element Detector Array
• Stainless Steel Sample Well, Protective Evaporation Cover, Large 24-Character LCD, Display Backlight
• Easy to use: one button to take readings, one button to cycle through menu options
• Automatically calibrates itself to water; Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
• Protective rugged rubber armor jacket; Made in the USA

• It is designed for the measurement of seawater or low concentrated saltwater.
• Dual scale: 0-100‰ salinity and corresponding specific gravity 1.000-1.070
• Automatic temperature compensation function minimizes the effect of the temperature on testing result.
• Easy to Use: It's very easy to use even for new users. And no battery needed.
• Ideal for marine fishkeeping aquarium, saltwater pool, marine monitoring,lab,agricultural, gardening and educational purposes.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this refractometer truly calibrated for aquarium saltwater (sea water) or is it just a standard brine refractometer - i.e. calibrated for NaCl
Answer:	No longer have box or tool. Sorry.

Product features

Salinity Refractometer 0-100‰ and Corresponding Specific Gravity

This refractometer is a portable, precision optical instrument. It is designed for the measurement of seawater or very low concentrated salt solutions. It measures on two scales - specific gravity and parts per thousand, making you get two readings at the same time in just one test. It is portable and needs no battery, it is easy to learn and use, easier and more accurate than a traditional hydrymeters, it is convenient for all people-children and adults, old and young, ideal for seawater and marine fishkeeping aquarium, saltwater pool,marine monitoring, agricultural, gardening & educational purposes.

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Dual Scale

With this refractometer, you can get two readings at the same time in just one test, and the scale makes it possible to measure very low concentrated salt solution.

ATC Function

This refractometer is equipped with automatic temperature compensation function, minimize the impact of temperature on accuracy.

Easy to use

Just take a few drops of your liquids on the prism and hold the refractometer to the light, then look through the eyepiece, you can get the reading. No need lookup table and no waste!

The Dual Scale

The scale range of this refractometer is 0~100‰ ( 1‰=1 PPT=1000PPM, PPT means"parts per thousand", PPM means"parts per million"), it also shows the corresponding specific gravity range 1.000 to 1.070. These are the most common units to show salinity of water. With this refractometer you can get the result in two different ways at the same time in just one test.

The min reading resolution is 1 ‰, this make it possible to mearsure low concentrated salt solutions.

Include:

1.A Refractometer + 2.A Firm Box + 3.A Cleaning Cloth + 4.A Screwdriver + 5.A User Manual + 6.Some Pipettes

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Product description

1. Measuring Range: 0~28 %

2. Resolution: 0.20%

3. ATC Compensation Range: 0~30°C

4. Material: Copper

5. Size: 27x40x160 mm (1.06x1.57x6.30 in)

 

Package Include:

1. Refractometer x1

1. Eyeshade x1

2. Suction tube x1

3. Screw driver x1

4. Carry case x1

 

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

The reference of temperature is 20°C. In operation, the temperature should be made according to the correcting table.

ATC is mounted with Automatic Temperature Compensation, it has the extra function, it enables user concentrate on measurements without worrying the temperature.

Compensation range is 0~30°C.

 

METHOD OF OPERATION 

1.        Prepare: Aim the front end of the refractometer in the direction of a bright light, and adjust the adjusting ring of diopter until the reticlecan be seen clearly.

2.        Calibration: open the cover plate , drop one or two drops of distilled water on the prism surface, closed cover plate, press it lightly, then adjust the correct screw to make the light/blue boundary concide with null line.

3.        Measurement: Open the cover plate , clean the surface of prism with a piece of soft cotton flannel, Drop 1~2 drops of the solution to be measured. Close the cover plate, and press it lightly, then read the corresponding scale oflight and dark boundary. The reading is the salinity concentration of measured solution.

Storage: After measurement, clean the surface of prism and cover plate with moist gauze, and it should be stored carefully. 

• WIDE APPLICATIONS: Brine, Food Industry and Seawater etc.
• MEARSURING RANGE: high concentration saltwater with 0-28%( 0-280 ppt) scale.
• ATC: With automatic temperature compensation can accurate even at low salt levels.
• EASY TO USE: Only 2-3 drops of solution, can you read the result fast and accurately.
• PORTABLE AND DURABLE: Made of Copper not cheap Aluminum, easy to clean and maintain.