Refractometer... Need help

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  1. andywyeth07

    andywyeth07 Bristle Worm

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    So... I dropped my refractometer into a bucket of saltwater:angry: Pulled it out quickly and looked in it. I noticed some water inside at the bottom of the blue screen. It's dried out now and I don't see water.

    Question is..... Is it ruined? Should I buy a new one?
     
    andywyeth07, May 1, 2013
    andywyeth07, May 1, 2013
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  2. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    I'd dunk it in fresh water and let it dry out.
    It's simply a prism so it should be fine.
    Make sure you have/get a bottle of calibration fluid, if you don't already - which you should already have :)
     
    FatBastad, May 2, 2013
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  3. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    +1 using 1.026 calibration is best way to make sure it's ok.
     
    reefer Bob, May 2, 2013
    reefer Bob, May 2, 2013
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