- Regular price
- €35,70
- Regular price
- €35,70
Ensure the absolute health of your marine or brackish water setup with the Whimar Rifrattometro con LED. Precision salinity management is one of the most critical responsibilities for any aquarist, and this high-grade optical refractometer removes the guesswork. Designed to measure both specific gravity (density) and parts per thousand (PPT/salinity), it provides laboratory-grade accuracy in a user-friendly format tailored for everyday hobbyists.
Short Description & Highlights
The Whimar LED Optical Refractometer features an integrated built-in LED illumination plate, allowing you to achieve crystal-clear, high-contrast readings even in dimly lit cabinets or evening conditions. Equipped with Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), it instantly adjusts internal metrics to counter shifting ambient room temperatures, guaranteeing precise calculations every time.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Brand / Model | Whimar Rifrattometro con LED |
| Instrument Type | Optical Refractometer with Built-in LED & ATC |
| Measurement Parameters | Salinity (PPT / 0-100 ‰) & Specific Gravity (SG / 1.000-1.070) |
| Temperature Compensation | Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) |
| Illumination | Integrated LED daylight/plate light for dark spaces |
| Calibration | Simple manual calibration using distilled water or calibration fluid |
| Application | Marine aquariums, reef tanks, and brackish setups |
Detailed Beginner Guide to Using Your Refractometer
1. Why You Need a Refractometer
Unlike swing-arm hydrometers that can easily trap micro-bubbles or get thrown off by salt creep, a optical refractometer measures how light bends through a water sample. For beginners keeping delicate marine fish, corals, and invertebrates, maintaining a stable salinity level (typically around 1.025 to 1.026 SG) is vital to preventing osmotic shock.
2. Step-by-Step Operation
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Calibrate: Lift the daylight plate and place a few drops of distilled water onto the prism surface. Look through the eyepiece and turn the calibration screw until the boundary line rests precisely at zero.
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Sample: Wipe the prism clean, place 2 to 3 drops of your aquarium water sample onto the glass, and gently close the daylight plate.
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Illuminate & Read: Press the integrated LED cover button to activate the internal light source. Look through the eyepiece to read the exact intersecting value on the dual-scale display.
3. Maintenance & Storage
After every use, rinse the optical prism gently with RO/DI or distilled water and dry it with a soft, non-abrasive microfiber cloth. Store the instrument in its protective hard case away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve its optical integrity for years to come.
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