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Agriculture Solutions Salinity Refractometer
Agriculture Solutions is an online store that deals on agricultural materials and equipment, including high-quality seeds and wheelbarrows.
Wide range of applications. Adjustable eyepiece. Measures Specific Gravity and parts per thousand.
Calibration may be difficult.
8.1 × 3.3 × 1.9 inches; 0.75 pounds
Salt water measurement
Specific Gravity
Dual scale
ATC system
Best Value
Ade Advanced Optics Wine Refractometer
Ade Advanced Optics began as a private label producer for major manufacturers and retailers, and now makes high-quality products with diverse applications.
ATC for accurate readings. Dual scale for measurements in Brix and Specific Gravity.
One little issue is that values may vary slightly between readings.
7.9 × 2.7 × 2.3 inches; 0.4 pounds
Sugar content measurement
Brix and Specific Gravity
Dual scale
ATC system/2-year warranty
Milwaukee Digital Refractometer
Milwaukee sells affordable, easy-to-use, and precise diagnostic equipment which have a wide variety of applications.
Waterproof. Dual-level LCD display makes for easier reading.
Errors may happen after some use.
8 × 5 × 3 inches; 0.55 pounds
Salinity measurement
Parts per thousand/S.G.
Simple user calibration
Yellow LED and 1 PSU resolution
Vee Gee Scientific Handheld Refractometer
Vee Gee Scientific sells high-quality products including those imported from its overseas factories, through its global dealers’ network in a respected partnership.
Optical glass prism in all-metal housing. Measures in parts per thousand and Specific Gravity units.
The eye cups may fall off sometimes.
8.7 × 3.2 × 2.3 inches; 0.75 pounds
Sugar concentration measurement
Specific Gravity/PPT
Non-roll stand
Ambient light
SainSonic Smart Refractometer
SainSonic is a professional open hardware manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to supplying its customers with high-quality products at budget-friendly prices.
1-year warranty. Free copy of “Learn to Brew”.
There have been isolated cases of the conversion table not being included.
9 × 3 × 2.1 inches; 0.5 pounds
Sugar content measurement
Brix
Carrying case
Easy to use/ATC system