What is the ease of use for this product? I've never used a refractometer before.. So I'm trying to shop around for something reasonable and easy to use and maintain. Thank you
1074583
VERY easy. I couldn't imagine it being any easier. I had never used one before this either, but the one that came with my tank seemed rather complicated and difficult. This one is so simple. You just put a few drops of water on the glass, and look through the end. It's easier if you point it at a light as you do so. The reading will be there immediately, and you'll know exactly what the salinity level is.
1074584
Refractometer is really easy to use. If you have DI water source u can use it to calibrate. If not the calibration solutions are inexpensive.
1074585
Very easy to use. Bought my first one a few weeks ago and love it. Mine actually came calibrated. Used a few drops or RO to test to make sure reading at zero and was good to go. .
1074586
Only thing easier is the hydrometer that can be very inaccurate if cleaned or maintained correctly The refractive tee is very easy to use once you zero it with RODI water with the screwdriver supplied it's as easy as dripping water into the prism and looking into a light source Very easy and precise
828109
Similar! But accuracy/procedure different. One is infrared, kitchen temp,accurate is best attained by probe/gauge/ dial, the B&D; leak detector? I have a $2,500.00 so called state of the art, professional contractors tool! And the B&D; does almost as precision results! In closing, very good tool. Only down side/con: I attached a lanyard on the heel of its handle, long enough to hang around neck.or belt clipAs this review just came in, I'm using it right now at customers home. Being in business 51 years this is 5* J.R. Massachusetts
2206772
I only used it for star gazing but I'm guessing it may be to strong. A refractor telescope would probably be of better use. a refractor telescope is definity easier to use.
1202485
I am trying it out there. No definitive results yet. I think it takes time and persistent usage. I try to be cautious around my eyes.
2112109
The one I received was pretty close about 0.2 if I remember correctly. It is not really an issue though as it comes with chemicals to mix calibration solutions. You just need to mix it with distilled water.
1420930
I borrowed a MGW sight tool from a friend of mine. I was easy to use. The tool is on the expensive side at $99 but a quality piece.
129267
We have this test meter for our community well. We fluorinate according to the EPA guidelines. It works well when it is calibrated. You have to have the 1% fluoride solution and the tabs to calibrate the meter. We had the meter for about 4 months and the sensor went bad. The company replaced it immediately at no cost but with the wrong part. It took several weeks to replace it with the right part. It was on B/O for some time. Now that we use it daily I can get an idea of the level we need to be at. It's a field test and they are not 100% but close enough for what we need. When our levels were low the meter just gave a Lo code. It am not confident it would give you a zero reading you may be looking for.
607822
Not really. The calibration fluid (distilled water) and the test sample are supposed to be at the same temperature. For all practical purposes they will both be at the temperature of the refractometer since they are such small samples.
1037148
I'm sure I've probably used BlueMagic at some point (since I've "tried them all). I can tell you that once I found ChemDry (5+ years ago), I won't use anything else. I consider anything else to be money thrown away. Can't imagine you would be disappointed with this product.
2263147
with out the 3x magnifier I wanted the two dot easy to see . with out the 3x magnifier over two dots hard to see them . yeah with 4 dots and no ◾3x magnifier looks like a straight line. I dint want the weight and pay the extra cash. my friend has the 4 dot and 3x magnifier really nice set up. hope this helped you :)
1940815
Calibration is not possible to the best of my knowledge. I have found it to be accurate + or - 1 or 2 grams and I think that is more a sensitivity issue (placement, etc). Hope this helps. As noted above - "tare" is certainly possible if that is what you meant.
2039692
What an interesting idea! I have not done that, but I have used it to check temperature of the water in proofing yeast. I've also do not start the temp display until the thermometer is inserted in the meat. (Faster that way). I think I'll bake some bread this weekend to see how it performs. My tried-and-true method on yeast breads is the light-touch-on-top for rolls and tapping on crusty French bread while listening for a hollow sound.
118248
I ordered about 3 month ago this model refractometer. I bought also one wine triple scale hydrometer (Specific gravity,BXº and % potencial alcohol).Comparing them,(hydrometer and refractometer) ,i found the relative wrong in BXº readings are so small as 1.5%,and Specific gravity are smaller than this. Comparing refractometer results readings with theorical values of one BXº vs. S.G setting chart,I found relative wrongs reachs up to 6.8%.
590211
It has been a long time since I tried home brewing, but from what I remember (and from studying the culinary arts for many years), I would suggest that the digital thermometer would be more accurate than the IR (I also have one of those and use it almost daily). Unless you already have an IR, don't buy one just for this. If you already have one, try them both out. I am sure you will find this digital the best of the two by far. :) (Right on KWS...it is not "instant", but 5 secs or so is about as instant as you can get without spending $100 or more)
828107
Similar! But accuracy/procedure different. One is infrared, kitchen temp,accurate is best attained by probe/gauge/ dial, the B&D leak detector? I have a $2,500.00 so called state of the art, professional contractors tool! And the B&D does almost as precision results! In closing, very good tool. Only down side/con: I attached a lanyard on the heel of its handle, long enough to hang around neck.or belt clip As this review just came in, I'm using it right now at customers home. Being in business 51 years this is 5* J.R. Massachusetts
2004992
I did some testing over time with a thermometer, and the results were very good. One tip is that you need to make sure to close the lid firmly--it has a "partly open" state for pouring, that would let out heat if left that way.
641951
Hi, I use a hydrometer for measuring three things. The temp, alcohol content and the sugar content. I have used a refractometer in the past but not for wine. The one you would want to use is the Specific Gravity Refractometer for measuring alcohol. I feel they are however more expensive than an hydrometer plus this does all three necessary measurements. Hope this helps. Phil