Brand Name Refractometers?

[amanda_]

Is there really much of a difference between the brands of refractometers? There are some you can purchase online for about $60 but the guy at my lfs said they aren't as high quality as the ones he supplies which cost $120. Is there really a better brand?

 

[mandy21]

One thing I've noticed in the different prices is some are digital and others you have to look through like a telescope type deal.

 

[Grins]

Some have their own light as well. The big difference I've found in some are how readable one can be over the other. Some just seem clearer to me.

 

[Almondsaz]

I got one off ebay, no light and no digital but I get good consistent readings and it is easy to calibrate. I can think of alot of other things to do with the extra $$.

 

[Grins]

Mine doesn't have a light or digital read either. I wish I knew the brand but it has worn off the case. I have found it easier to read than others I've tried and lucky for me found it for $40 used and recently calibrated.

 

[Almondsaz]

Just checked and mine doesn't have a brand name on it. It came in a blue plastic hinged case with a dropper and mini screw driver for calibration. It says that it is ATC (automatic temp control) for field use and has a model no. of RHS-10ATC. Here is an ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-Refrac...yZ117435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and this is just what mine looks like...but at the time I did this this one was only $14.00.

 

[Grins]

Whoa, incredible price if it works as well as you say.

 

[Grynox]

Just checked and mine doesn't have a brand name on it. It came in a blue plastic hinged case with a dropper and mini screw driver for calibration. It says that it is ATC (automatic temp control) for field use and has a model no. of RHS-10ATC. Here is an ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-Refrac...yZ117435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and this is just what mine looks like...but at the time I did this this one was only $14.00.

I have the same one. drsfosterandsmith.com sells that model...and I found it weird when I got it and there was no brand on it

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...rtial&Ntk=All&pc=1&N=0&Ntt=refractometer&Np=1

 

[Catpicklesdog]

Mine also looks the same as Almondsaz and I know mine is a Deltec. I think it's easy to calibrate and use.