How accurate is the veegee stx-3? I just purchased one for 115$ shipped and was wondering if a made the wrong choice? I read on a forum on here for a good refractometer, and the Vee Gee cam up more than any other as their go to.
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One of the best and most accurate refractometer.How accurate is the veegee stx-3? I just purchased one for 115$ shipped and was wondering if a made the wrong choice? I read on a forum on here for a good refractometer, and the Vee Gee cam up more than any other as their go to.
Lol preciate it I may just keep itThey are horrible I will give you 15 dollars shipped for it, but like ksed stated that they are one of the best if not the best out there, Congrats on buying a keeper. If not my offer still stands.
Is there any video on how to properly calibrate? If you wouldn’t have said anything I would’ve used the fluid and not rodiI own two of them. I've had to calibrate my first VeeGee twice -- in 6 years! My second was on point out of the box. An excellent piece of equipment.
My only issue is that the hinge pin gets balky after about 4-5 years.
Don't forget though: unlike many refractometers, you calibrate it with RODI and NOT calibration fluid.
Double check the instructions but I am certain it read to use RODI. Nothing to calibrating really. Rinse/wipe the viewing plate, put a drop of RODI on it and close. Make sure no bubble. Point at a light source. It will likely read 0 right out of the box. If not, it comes with a little screwdriver you use to loosen the set screw. Twist the head frame relative to the green handle part one way or the other to get it resting on 1.0 / 0. (It is machined for a fairly tight fit, FYI.) Tighten set screw.Is there any video on how to properly calibrate? If you wouldn’t have said anything I would’ve used the fluid and not rodi
Thank you!Double check the instructions but I am certain it read to use RODI. Nothing to calibrating really. Rinse/wipe the viewing plate, put a drop of RODI on it and close. Make sure no bubble. Point at a light source. It will likely read 0 right out of the box. If not, it comes with a little screwdriver you use to loosen the set screw. Twist the head frame relative to the green handle part one way or the other to get it resting on 1.0 / 0. (It is machine for a fairly tight fit, FYI.) Tighten set screw.
I never knew that, you are correct I just checked their Website. Been calibrating mine for years using calibration fluidDon't forget though: unlike many refractometers, you calibrate it with RODI and NOT calibration fluid.
I’ve heard this and the adjustment ring where a little tricky, but I can work with that, all I need is accuracy!Vee gee the best.
Only issue I've had is when tightening the set screw after rodi calibrate, the reading changes slightly, so loosen, cheat the ring, and retighten.
Really? I've been calibrating with rodi only but never knew calibration fluid wasn't aloud for it. Wasn't planning on anyways just interestingI own two of them. I've had to calibrate my first VeeGee twice -- in 6 years! My second was on point out of the box. An excellent piece of equipment.
My only issue is that the hinge pin gets balky after about 4-5 years.
Don't forget though: unlike many refractometers, you calibrate it with RODI and NOT calibration fluid.
Yup. I once tried using calibration fluid and it was off. Reread the instructions and tested with RODI and all was fine.Really? I've been calibrating with rodi only but never knew calibration fluid wasn't aloud for it. Wasn't planning on anyways just interesting
You wouldn’t calibrate a car at zero, best to calibrate to the figure nearest to what you are aiming for.I'm glad this thread existed. I had not calibrated in a long time and decided to check the calibration, it was off slightly so I used RODI and yep it was off. I've adjusted it to 0 then decided to try with the calibration fluid and the reading was way off. I was confused which one is correct. Back to RODI only.
Curious if you calibrate yours at 68 degrees? I just got an open box STX-3 from an Amazon warehouse deal. I went to calibrate it and noticed it said the calibration must be done in a controlled environment at 68 degrees. It’s pretty much an impossibility for me most of the year in Florida to get my house to 68 degrees. Currently the house is 76, so I’m wondering how much that messes with the calibration.Yup. I once tried using calibration fluid and it was off. Reread the instructions and tested with RODI and all was fine.