Reefer converting to Brewing!

[TheWeaz]

I've been collecting equipment and wanted to see if i can cut a corner by using one of my favorite pieces for my saltwater, coral reef tank. Take a look at the link provided. This maybe a stupid question but would the SG read the same on this instrument?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Milwauke...kee_Instruments_Inc.-4M00600-FITEOPRF-vi.html


AGAIN, not sure, but I would love some feedback without the shame/ball busting! lol.

Thanks again for the feedback!

 

[Brewsit]

If I were in your shoes, I would probably test it against a hydrometer to see if it gives the same reading. Salt and sugar might react differently, and one that is made for salt might work differently.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Totally not the reefer I imagined when I clicked this.

 

[mattv21]

^ Had the exact same thought.

 

[ColoHox]

Other people in the same shoes haven't been able to use a salinity refractometer for measuring sugar content. I believe the refractive index is different for a salt solution compared to a sugar solution.

It would be best to go get a refractometer designed for sugar applications.

 

[TheWeaz]

Thanks for the feedback. It maybe a couple weeks in the future but I will test against a traditional hydrometer and report back on this thread.

Cheers!

 

[b-boy]

I agree. I don't believe the scales would match up. You could test some samples, and create a translation table to convert your saltwater readings to sugar.

Or you could spend ~$30 and get a new refractometer.

I vote for option #2.

 

[Hello]

Totally not the reefer I imagined when I clicked this.

Came here and was disappointed as well.

 

[passedpawn]

I keep a 90g coral reef (not going to say reefer and get everyone all excited again). I've got a salinity refractometer and a different one for brewing. The salinity refractometer reads 1.025, the brewing refractometer reads 4.5 Brix, which is 1.018.

So no, doesn't quite work. I suppose if there is some way to calibrate it could be made to work though.

 

[TheWeaz]

I keep a 90g coral reef (not going to say reefer and get everyone all excited again). I've got a salinity refractometer and a different one for brewing. The salinity refractometer reads 1.025, the brewing refractometer reads 4.5 Brix, which is 1.018.

So no, doesn't quite work. I suppose if there is some way to calibrate it could be made to work though.

Thanks! this is what I was looking for. I'm not going to waste my time trying to convert the readings. I'll just go buy what I need.

 

[TheWeaz]

I keep a 90g coral reef (not going to say reefer and get everyone all excited again). I've got a salinity refractometer and a different one for brewing. The salinity refractometer reads 1.025, the brewing refractometer reads 4.5 Brix, which is 1.018.

So no, doesn't quite work. I suppose if there is some way to calibrate it could be made to work though.

Thanks! This is what I was looking for. I won't even waste my time trying to convert the readings.

 

[TheWeaz]

Came here and was disappointed as well.

Sorry bud. I didn't even think about the title being misleading. I had a few last night and thought I would ask.