refractometer calibration question..

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  1. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Just picked up a refractometer the other day.It says to use distiled water for calibration..is it possible to use ro/di water instead..TIA..
     
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yes, that is what I use. They probably say distilled because it would be more accessible to the general public than RO/DI.
     
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  3. irr0001

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    RO/DI is actually probably better than just DI because when you calibrate it you really don't want anything in there..just a clean slate
     
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  4. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Ok cool thanks..thats what I thought,just wanted to ask anyways..
     
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