Refractometer Calibration

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NaCl Refract or NSW Refract & How do you Calibrate?

  1. QUESTION NUMBER ONE-----DON'T PICK

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  2. NaCl Refractometer

    12 vote(s)
    46.2%

  3. NSW Refractometer

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    15.4%

  4. QUESTION NUMBER TWO-----DON'T PICK

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  5. I calibrate to zero with RO/DI water

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  6. I calibrate to 35 PPT with 53 microsiemens fluid

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  7. I calibrate to 35 PPT with RHF's homemade standard

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  1. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    Maybe you have one that has errors construction as well as being an NaCl refractometer if the error is more than .0017
     
    rayjay, Jan 20, 2012
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  2. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Hey all, I know this thread is quite old but what is your take on salinity probes as opposed to refractometers?
     
    Dingo, Jan 20, 2012
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  3. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    i have the calibration fluid for my refractometer. I bought this one Marine Depot Aquarium Refractometer
    Is it a NaCl or NSW? Im confused? Do i calibrate it to 1.026 with the fluid or 1.028?:confused:
     
    crustytheclown, Jan 20, 2012
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