Want a good hydrometer - need assistance

[bronxer]

I saw on Ebay a hydrometer that showed the below reading - my question is:
exactly where on this scale is 1.025? I know, stupid question, but the scale does not match up with the numbers on the side. So if the arrow points to 1.020, then where is 1.025?

I'm asking this so I can decide what hydrometer to buy - a digital one, a cheap plastic one (like the one that broke on me today) or something in between, like the ones on Ebay that also have specific gravity readings.hydrometer reading copy.jpg

 

[reef93]

it seems the number readout off was alignment with bar, but I won't bother to find exact reading of 1.025 instead use right side and make sure at 35ppt.

 

[autoponicz]

forget the others....just get the refratometer that your looking at right now

 

[drunktank]

1.025 is the large line between 1.02 and 1.03

 

[tosiek]

Buy a refractometer, best money you will ever spend. and you can find one of the good ones on one of the aquarium buy sites or ebay for 30-40$. what your looking for is a quality made one and one that shows a crisp line on the reading and the reading is easy to read. Hydrometers are always off (mine read 1.250 and my refractometer read 1.280+) and i had 2 that were both off. One was brand new too and thats the case with all the hydrometers. Digital ones that are worth it and give good readings are usually 2x more expensive than the refractometers.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Hmm, never think of using the left side of the scale. I use the right only as well 34/35ppt is what I usually target for. Tthe right side seems easier to read anyway.

 

[clownlover]

yea i have the glass hyrdometer and it reads 1.020 and my 40$ ebay hyrdo reads 1.026. i get worried . dont know which one to believe

 

[bad coffee]

get some calibration solution for the refractometer and go with that. throw your hydrometer away or use it for brewing beer. even then, just use your refractometer. B

 

[masterswimmer]

Get a decent quality refractometer. Look at some different ones at various reefers houses. Some scales are difficult to read even on refractometers. Either way, the worst refractometer is eons better than the best hydrometer (IMO).

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