Digital salinity reader

[joseserrano]

What do you guys think of this. It seems overkill, but salinity is also so important, that it may be worth it to me to buy one.

https://www.misco.com/refractometer-applications/salinity-refractometer/

 

[Emac909]

Wait bro you can’t get a generator but you wanna buy a $500 salinity reader. Ummm am I tripping balls on thinking your out of your effin mind

 

[Coralsgrow2slow]

IMO it seems a little overkill, the $20 refractometer on Amazon has never let me down.

 

[Coloredrock]

IMO it seems a little overkill, the $20 refractometer on Amazon has never let me down. View attachment 96528

Eye site becomes a factor. I use a hanna dip in...rinse it with tap... rinse it in RO... dry it with a can of air.

 

[joseserrano]

Wait bro you can’t get a generator but you wanna buy a $500 salinity reader. Ummm am I tripping balls on thinking your out of your effin mind

Generator I want is 2k plus. Also space is an issue. Would use salinity reader way more than generator.

 

[joseserrano]

Have use

IMO it seems a little overkill, the $20 refractometer on Amazon has never let me down. View attachment 96528

have use so these and they have failed

 

[joseserrano]

Eye site becomes a factor. I use a hanna dip in...rinse it with tap... rinse it in RO... dry it with a can of air.

Currently using one. Get different results from hydrometer

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

If you got the cash burning a hole in your pocket, why not?


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[joseserrano]

If you got the cash burning a hole in your pocket, why not?


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I can rationalize it as a business expense/tool

 

[BgFish]

$25- get this one:
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[tangreefkeeper]

i have this one and its always on point. plus its only 75.00

HI98319 Marine Salinity Tester - Hanna Instruments

 

[drexel]

Use a refractometer that measures seawater and not a brine solution like most. DD H2Ocean is my go to refractometer and I also have the Tropic Marin glass hydrometer. Neither of which have failed me. The Milwaukee digital tester isn't very reliable, as you have to calibrate each time with RO, which is a big no no. You should always test with a known solution and if it says to shake the bottle before use, then throw that garbage away. Aqua Craft is the only solution I'll use for my refractometer. Don't buy a cheap refractometer, they're just not reliable. I've known a couple people who like the Hanna, but I've never used one.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I can rationalize it as a business expense/tool

For sure man. But just like anything in this hobby, if you like it and you can afford it, why not?


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[joseserrano]

For sure man. But just like anything in this hobby, if you like it and you can afford it, why not?


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Not a bad rule to follow

 

[CHASDB]

I use a mediocre refractometer but use the Tropic Marin glass hydrometer and ATI ICP-OES RESULTS to verify my salinity now. I used to use pinpoint calibration fluid. Over some time it must have evaporated and with 2 part dosing, my salinity ended up quite high. I disregarded my Apex salinity probe because it seemed way off and everything was doing great.

 

[joseserrano]

I’ve had all of the above fail/give off enough results (not hydrometer, but not a practical thing to carry around to services) to seek new options

 

[CHASDB]

I’ve had all of the above fail/give off enough results (not hydrometer, but not a practical thing to carry around to services) to seek new options

If your doing tank services then the meter makes sense, quick and portable. If Misco has service support after the sale it would become the meter of choice. I service heavy equipment and even companies like Fluke and Flir seem to do less after the sale and usually end up in replacement at my expense.

 

[sklywag]

Just get one of the old plastic ones. Compare it to something you trust that day. Use a marker to make the proper spot.
Dip it in, look, dump it out. Done. Easiest and most reliable. Rinse it to prevent salt crusties to keep needle moving freely.

 

[joseserrano]

If your doing tank services then the meter makes sense, quick and portable. If Misco has service support after the sale it would become the meter of choice. I service heavy equipment and even companies like Fluke and Flir seem to do less after the sale and usually end up in replacement at my expense.

That’s crappy customer service. I’ve never dealt with this company, so unsure how their follow through is.

 

[Shane_RTTV]

Currently using one. Get different results from hydrometer

I can’t keep that thing calibrated for more than a week to save my life. I still use it to ensure my slat mix is the same as the tank when doing water changes but I don’t trust it anymore to figure out what the salinity actually is. Still using the same 6 yr old hydrometer with no issues… I’m all about the hanna checkers but this salinity meter is crap imo. That being said almost everyone else disagrees with me so what do I know 🤷🏻‍♂️