[RE-wrenches] NON Digital Hydrometer

[Dan Fink]

I love my refractometer, but my Intro to PV students find it intimidating
having battery acid so close the their eyes and clothes, even with proper
PPE.
I've found the Midnite Solar one a good compromise, and it is temperature
corrected.
http://midnitesolar.com/productPhoto.php?product_ID=505&productCatName=Battery%20Accessories&productCat_ID=39&sortOrder=1&act=pc

Dan Fink
Adjunct Professor, Ecotech Institute
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~ Small Wind Installer
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On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 7:00 AM, Dana <dana at solarwork.com> wrote:

> I second this in the best tool ever category. The refractometer is
> extremely accurate, uses only a drop of electrolyte, cleaner, safer, & less
> intrusive. AND the darn thing will not break unless you drop it on the
> floor unlike how many glass hydrometers over the years. I would have to add
> easier to teach the clients who are interested in self battery service too.
>
> Mine are $25 at my local plumbing wholesaler.
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> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Allan Sindelar
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2015 11:29 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Digital Hydrometer
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> William,
> Why bother, when a refractometer is cheaper, does a better job,
> self-corrects for temperature, and won't be broken when you pull it off of
> your truck?
> Here's an example, quickly found on eBay, if you're not familiar with
> these:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Robinair-75240-Coolant-and-Battery-Refractometer-/131591979786?hash=item1ea37e430a&item=131591979786&vxp=mtr
> This has come up before on this list.
> Allan
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> *Allan Sindelar*
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> On 8/30/2015 5:08 PM, William Miller wrote:
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> Friends:
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> We are maintaining more vented battery systems.  I am contemplating
> purchase of a digital hydrometer.  Does anyone have any experience with one
> of these?
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> Thanks in advance,
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> William Miller
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