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robexcoral
08/27/2009, 07:20 PM
i have two salt meters and im gettin two different reads corallife is at 23 and the instant ocean is at 28 which one has a better reading

robexcoral
08/28/2009, 08:23 AM
thanks yea i guess im goin to need to save up

HighlandReefer
08/28/2009, 04:44 PM
If you take your hydrometer and compare it to a properly calibrated refractometer from a LFS you can put a mark on your hydrometer where you want your salinity at. Make sure all bubbles are off the swing arm.

ShawnKPD
08/28/2009, 05:15 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15611288#post15611288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by HighlandReefer
If you take your hydrometer and compare it to a properly calibrated refractometer from a LFS you can put a mark on your hydrometer where you want your salinity at. Make sure all bubbles are off the swing arm.

Very good idea!

robexcoral
08/31/2009, 10:54 AM
yea i goin to make a trip to my friend

scubanoah24
09/05/2009, 01:07 PM
also make sure to keep it nice and rinsed out. i use a freshwater vinegar solution and shake it up real good and rinse it. it reads right on with my refractometer