The new digital refractometer from Hanna Instruments is one svelte and highly accurate new electronic machine for testing the salinity of seawater. The $200 device is bileld as scientific and research grade: it may be overkill for many hobbyists but for the professional aquarist with more demanding testing needs, the Hanna Instruments seawater refractometer delivers more critical performance at a reasonable price. The digital refractometer measures salinity and automatically displays the concentration in PSU (practical salinity units), ppt (parts per thousand) and S.G., specific gravity. With features like temperature compensation, a waterproof case, battery power and calibration as easy as zeroing a weight scale, like the iPod this refractometer does one thing and it does it well. The Hanna Instruments seawater refractometer is available from Marine Depot for $199 + free shipping, click on the pdf link to see the full product release.
Hanna Instruments digital refractometer, compensates for reef aquarium temperature
Jake Adams
Jake Adams has been an avid marine aquarist since the mid 90s and has worked in the retail side of the marine aquarium trade for more than ten years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science and has been the managing editor of ReefBuilders.com since 2008. Jake is interested in every facet of the marine aquarium hobby from the concepts to the technology, rare fish to exotic corals, and his interests are well documented through a very prolific career of speaking to reef clubs and marine aquarium events, and writing articles for aquarium publications across the globe. His primary interest is in corals which Jake pursues in the aquarium hobby as well as diving the coral reefs of the world.
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