Brs refractometer

[Rickyb1982]

Has anyone ever used these ?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Many members here have them.

Do you have a question about them?

 

[Rickyb1982]

I ordered one just wanted to see if they were decent !!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It will likely be fine.

I'd suggest getting a 35 ppt seawater standard for calibration, if you did not already. :)

 

[Rickyb1982]

It came with it !!

 

[dbrewsky]

The BRS refractometers are very accurate and should serve you well :) Just make sure to check calibration every so often with the included calibration solution to avoid any issues!

 

[Rickyb1982]

K thanks !!

 

[fragit]

IME they are good, I have one. I would calibrate it before each use they are easy to read and calibrate. You do have to keep the prism clean, I would clean with RO/DI after each use. I would also recommend that after 6months-1year that you replace the calibration fluid. My 2cents.

 

[Rickyb1982]

Thanks for the advise !!

 

[PatW]

I have the BRS refractometer. I find it holds the calibration very well. I check the calibration every so often and so far it has held steady. As a tip, it is easier to read acurately if it is pointed at a pretty bright light source.

 

[Rickyb1982]

K cool thanks !!

 

[fragit]

+1 to what @PatW said, bright light is a big help. And I found it to hold calibration well also. I was just anal because I had a crash after using hydrometers. It's an important piece of equipment and BRS's is quality.