Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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After we get some good rain and thuderstorms, our water gets kinda cloudy and there is probably some dirt in it, but its still safe to drink and all, but i was wondering if the amount of dirt in the water would affect the reading on my hydrometer, because when i did a 50% water change and my specifect gravity was .003 it still said .003 and i did not add any salt into the water like i was going to. Is it either off because of my water, or is it still salty enough in my tank?
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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

Post by Iliveinazoo »

it can do if it gets stuck on the lever. try soaking it in warm water and then test it using your tap water
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ok thanx. ill try that. Im actually thinking about getting a refractometer now since they are so much more accurate
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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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Refractometers still need to be calibrated every few months.
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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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Mrs.Puff wrote:my specifect gravity was .003 it still said .003 and i did not add any salt into the water like i was going to.
Why not?
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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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lilgreenpuffer-because it still said i was at .003 and i didnt want to raise it anymore till it was time to.
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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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Oh, sorry! I got confused... never mind... :durr:
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."

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Re: Will dirt affect the accuracy of a hydrometer?

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lol its ok...yea ive gotta wait for my water to clear up or something i guess it wouldnt hurt to put some salt in there anyway but def. not as much as i would.
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