MA887 Digital Seawater Refractometer - Milwaukee - Question

[WhatCouldGoWrong71]

I am going to purchase this today to replace my Hanna that I can't seem to trust. I see the same exact model number but I see a black case version and a green case version. Is there a difference? Should I not get the green case? I can buy the green one $20 cheaper than the black. Wondering if it is just new old stock with a case difference? Or, is it something else. I need to overnight this, so if someone can help out in the next hour or two that would be helpful, please. Thank you in advance.

 

[Gtinnel]

The green is the older version and it changed to the one with the black plastic.
As far as I know the color was the only difference. I’ve used the green one for several years and like it.

 

[WhatCouldGoWrong71]

In reading the reviews on BRS it is an either you love it or you hate it device. I have the hanna hand held that I don't think works great. I am also getting the High Precision Hydrometer as a failsafe, as well as solutions. I am a little concerned with my current salinity situation not being what I think it is. I may be off 1.0 - 0.5 PPT, and I know, but I have OCD :)

 

[nereefpat]

Just be sure to check it against a standard after you calibrate it.