Help, my refractometer isn't working

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Marty, Mar 11, 2008.

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Yes you do not calibrate it to zero but rather 53. If that is not what you want to do go get some distilled water to cal to zero

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  2. Chucky

    Chucky Flamingo Tongue

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    I love my refractometer, Best 40 bucks i ever spent! BTW Whats the difference from ro/di water and distilled water?
     
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  3. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    reverse osmosis ;) RO/DI combo is by far the best

    RO = Reverse osmosis
    DI = Deionization
     
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  4. Chucky

    Chucky Flamingo Tongue

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    Ah sweet thats what I've been using , Whew!:)

    Edit:"Distilled water and deionized water have been the most common forms of purified water" wikipedia ftw hehe
     
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  5. Marty

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    FYI to all. I used some ro/di water to calibrate to zero and it too showed tank water of 1.022. Whew! I feel so glad right now.

    My plan is to slowly raise that to 1.025 over the next week by topping off with RO/DI PWC water.

    Is that too fast? raising it .003 over 7 days?
     
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