Is this still a dual scale refractometer? I see several reviews saying it's only brix.
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The one I purchased had both BRIX and SG however, I believe the SG is an approximation based on a conversion from the BRIX scale. Still, it's good enough for the beer I make :-)
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Mine was dual scale and if you look at my review I think I mention who the seller was.
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Hi Marissa: Thanks for your e-mail!For testing Saltwater, please use a Salinity Refractometer. This refractometer is designed to read in Brix and Wort/Must Specific Gravity, which is not the same as Salinity. Please check out our selection of Salinity Refractometers in our Amazon store.Thanks again for your e-mail!Cheers!Charlie
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I don't think that anyone here can really answer this Sarah. Probably not. I would bet that pretty much all refractometers are off in some way shape or form as you are trying to get a measurement from a tool that is costing considerably less than what you would pay for a model found in a lab. When I was in school we used refractometers that easily cost a couple hundred dollars and I felt they were no better than this one I own now but in reality I have no way to prove it as I don't yet own an Alcolyzer. My brewing courses at UC Davis involved one instructor who would dismiss us and our work if we used S.G. or Brix and would only accept Plato as a source of measure for Brewing. "Your not a Bloody wine maker he would tell us." That being said this refractometer is in Brix and SG. To make matter even worse the numbers don't line up in the refractometer which I am told is a common problem with these thus resulting in a discrepancy in results. We are talking pretty minimal amounts here and unless you are making beer for a commercial operation that is going to be under government label scrutiny (at which point you would be most likely using better equipment or a lab), you really have little to worry about if your beer is 8.8% or 9% ABV. This compared to the Morebeer, AHS, NB, and Midwest is well worth the savings. Not like a BJCP judge is going to know the difference either when we are talking homebrew. I hope this helps.
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It is a small refractor telescpoe NO PRISM. NOT A VERY GOOD ONE EITHER. I HAVE ONE
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Thanks! Well, milling is done to your Mil-Master card / slide rule at 10x, however, strelok pro for android or iPhone will do any magnification! Any questions: RAF@RobertFosterMusic.Com ... if you want how to's or videos bro. YES, this glass is great. Leapers & USO did an amazing job on it.
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I was confused, too. It's only one. The photo shows the base in compact and expanded mode, but its only one. It's for 1/144 scale but if you have an small MG it looks OK.
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It says 2.3X on Amazon Ad. I was looking for 3-5X hand magnifiers when I bought these. Sorry I threw away the box and gave away the others. This is a good purchase because the bright 6 lights allows you to see things even with less magnification. Light make a huge difference. Again sorry. I keep my orders but gave my hard copy away to a friend so they could buy some.
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The one I received is the top one - the prismatic compass with viewport. But I agree it is goofy they would show 2 completely different compasses - clearly a mistake. We used it for a cub scout orienteering course and it was alot easier for the boys to point and shoot bearings with. The bezel does not exactly turn like a Swiss watch movement and sometimes you have to jiggle the compass if the dial hangs up, but once free, it does what all compasses have done over the millenia - point to magnetic north. As some have said, it is rather heavy, so if you were backpacking for long distances, you might not want to haul the weight around, but for everyday camping and day hikes, etc, it is fine. The one I received is the top one - the prismatic compass with viewport. But I agree it is goofy they would show 2 completely different compasses - clearly a mistake. We used it for a cub scout orienteering course and it was alot easier for the boys to point and shoot bearings with. The bezel does not exactly turn like a Swiss watch movement and sometimes you have to jiggle the compass if the dial hangs up, but once free, it does what all compasses have done over the millenia - point to magnetic north. As some have said, it is rather heavy, so if you were backpacking for long... » Read More The one I received is the top one - the prismatic compass with viewport. But I agree it is goofy they would show 2 completely different compasses - clearly a mistake. We used it for a cub scout orienteering course and it was alot easier for the boys to point and shoot bearings with. The bezel does not exactly turn like a Swiss watch movement and sometimes you have to jiggle the compass if the dial hangs up, but once free, it does what all compasses have done over the millenia - point to magnetic north. As some have said, it is rather heavy, so if you were backpacking for long distances, you might not want to haul the weight around, but for everyday camping and day hikes, etc, it is fine. « Show Less
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Hi Aaron, thanks for your e-mail and question! The model number "RSG-100ATC' refers to a class of Chinese made 0-32% Brix and 1.000-1.120 Wort Specific Gravity Refractometers. While these units were groundbreaking in that they had the Wort SG scale on the unit, they were inherently flawed. Those units still use the "% Brix x 4 = Wort SG" linear formula to deduce the Wort SG - which is wrong. The "RSG-100ATCc" is a better unit in terms of accuracy when compared to the other units sold on AMAZON and eBay, but not better than the BREWfractometer and BREWfractometer Extreme (BREWx). The BREWfractometer and BREWfractometer Extreme (BREWx) are the most accurate Beer/Wine Refractometers on the planet. So our "RSG-100ATCc" is an amazing piece of technology - it is more accurate than most other units AND it is insanely inexpensive! Please note that the readings of Refractometers will be effected by the presence of ALCOHOL and become in accurate. Once fermentation begins, please use the readings in conjunction with an online conversion chart - Northern Brewer and Sean Terrill have ones that convert your FG (and almost FG) readings into useable info. Another thing to be mindful when using a Refractometer is to be sure that your sample has no grain grit or other solid particles. If light gets blocked by those sample particles, the reading will be hard see. For best results, use a strong light source and be sure that your sample is free from grit, pulp or debris. I hope that helps you out! We are here to help you brew better beer! Cheers!
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They aren't the same thing but they do work about the same. I still like the artec magnifier the best though!!
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Mine was real, don't know about the one ur getting. There are ways to determine though, u can look online to see the difference, one thing u'll notice is that if u focus on the reticle, it is blurry, it is meant for quick reaction and works with both eyes open. Reticle will come clear when U actually look at the target and not focus on the reticle. I did end up buying the 3x magnifier and when u put that on, it makes it clear, but the 3x is for long range, both eyes open won't work with the 3x magnifier. This is ideal for close range only.
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Yes. It's a great scale. I can read it without my glasses. It quickly settles on a number and stays lit for about 10 seconds. The scale is in .2 lb, so it will say 163.2 or 163.4, for example, in easy-to-read numbers.
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It SAYS it's "calibrated for DOT 4 fluid only." You can still use it on DOT 3, but might want to cross check with test strips or a refractometer.
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.Only measures Brix but lots of smartphone apps or websites can do a conversion. Calculation of FG requires the original reading because alcohol effects reading unlike a hydrometer
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within ±.001. Has easy to use calibration adjustment and instructions. Great for Original Gravity. For subsiquent gravities go on line and find a converter for readings with alcohol. This is URL for the one I use: http://hickorybrewer.com/index.php/brewtools/brix-correction-calculator/
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Hello Joy,The magnification of this product is 2X. Complete information about it can be found at the following URL: http://www.opticsplanet.com/carson-magnifold-lighted-magnifier-mj50.htmlIf you need more magnification, try the more compact 5X magnification "Carson® 5x MiniBrite LED Lighted Slide-Out Aspheric Magnifier with Protective Sleeve (PO-55)" Also sold by Amazon.I own both of them and use them both of them everyday, and they are each extremely useful!I hope this is helpful to you!Matt K
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Magnum Media no longer sells this unit at AMAZON. Please check our website for details and new features. ALL OTHER SELLERS ON THIS LISTING ARE NOT SELLING A MAGNUM MEDIA REFRACTOMETER! They are only selling fake meters.