Product Description
Fleet technicians and maintenance crews can check antifreeze protection and battery condition with one pocket-size instrument. A single reading shows freezing point for both propylene glycol and ethylene glycol coolants along with battery acid specific gravity, which removes guesswork from winterizing vehicles and equipment and avoids keeping multiple hydrometers on the shop bench.
This listing is for catalog number 43062: Handheld Refractometer, CTX-1, Freezing Point °C, ATC. Place a drop of coolant or electrolyte on the prism and read the appropriate scale through the eyepiece. Automatic temperature compensation is standard, the glass prism sits in an all-metal housing, and a rubber grip limits hand heat. Two versions are offered, one with freezing point scales in °C and one in °F; both include a five-year warranty. Order it from LIGHT LABS and keep your bench running smoothly.
Key Features
- Three scales in one – Propylene glycol freezing point, ethylene glycol freezing point and battery acid specific gravity.
- Celsius or Fahrenheit – Choose the CTX-1 (°C) or CTX-2 (°F) model.
- Automatic temperature compensation – Built-in ATC corrects for ambient temperature.
- High-contrast scale – Large, sharp graduations for quick readings in the shop.
- Durable housing – All-metal prism housing, rubber grip and non-roll stand.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 43062 |
| Brand | Heathrow Scientific |
| Description | Handheld Refractometer, CTX-1, Freezing Point °C, ATC |
| Color | Silver/Green |
| Sold As | Each |
| Freezing point range (CTX-1) | -50 to 0°C (propylene and ethylene glycol) |
| Freezing point range (CTX-2) | -60 to 32°F (propylene and ethylene glycol) |
| Battery acid specific gravity | 1.10 to 1.40 |
| Temperature compensation | Automatic (ATC) |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 1.57 x 1.57 in. (150 x 40 x 40 mm) |
| Prism | Optical glass in all-metal housing |
| Maximum sample temperature | 90°C (194°F) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Available Options
Applications
- Antifreeze freeze protection checks
- Battery electrolyte testing
- Fleet and equipment maintenance
- HVAC and process cooling glycol checks
