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12/14/2018, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Got my water test results back from ATI
Hi all,
I sent a sample of my tank water and RODI water to ATI for further testing. ATI said my Salinity is 30.31 PSU they suggest 35.00 PSU. I use a Milwaukee Digital Seawater Refractometer and the sample I sent to ATI read 1.026 the day I sent it out and I try to make a conscious effort to check my salinity daily. I calibrate the refractometer each and every time with RODI water and it normally reads 1.025-1.026. So my question is my Salinity really way off from what ATI recommends? Thanks! |
12/14/2018, 09:00 AM | #2 |
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Time for a 3rd (or more) opinion..
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I've since ordered the plastic non digital more for curiosity sake and emergency backup than anything else although it is reading the same. Not sure what ATI is doing or if my salinity was actually that low at the time of testing - it could have been although I don't believe so. In any case I'd test with another device at home before doing any changes.
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12/14/2018, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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Using some 35ppt cal fluid to ensure you are reading 35ppt with your meter would be enough for me to send a question back to ati about it and ask what's up..
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12/14/2018, 09:51 PM | #6 |
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I agree with getting a 35 ppt calibration fluid. The PinPoint 53 ms solution is fine for refractometers and hydrometers, as well as conductivity meters.
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Is the temperature difference the culprit for the resulting salinity results?
Food for thought.
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Hopefully not. Refractometers should be relatively immune to the sample temperature, and most meters are compensated. I don't know how the testing companies are measuring SG, though. I'd check the documentation on any meter before making any assumptions.
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