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scot1337
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Posted - 02/27/2020 :  08:50:28 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just curious as to what brand of DEF refractometer everyone is using?
Are any particular types/brands better than others? Thanks!

Bluenozer
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Canada
644 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2020 :  10:07:44 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
otc is the brand we have

OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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Thomasbus24
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USA
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Posted - 02/28/2020 :  04:25:45 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
+1 for the OTC unit
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willism
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Posted - 02/28/2020 :  06:12:05 AM  Show Profile  Visit willism's Homepage  Reply with Quote
same
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unclefish
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Posted - 03/02/2020 :  03:21:50 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
We also purchased the OTC. Only thing I have not found is a bad batch yet even though Cummins tells you to check it. 100% percent of the time its been a Cummins or DEF head problem.
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tigger2
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USA
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Posted - 03/02/2020 :  05:38:47 AM  Show Profile  Click to see tigger2's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
We bought the Central Tools unit, shows percentage. I agree with unclefish none of ours has tested bad either.








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scot1337
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Posted - 03/02/2020 :  11:01:54 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the responses, much appreciated! We have been using FVP DEF from FMP and the last couple of pallets have had the jugs covered in dried DEF as well as the seals under the caps coming off a little "too" easy. Just figured we should start testing.
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Dvorak
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United States
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Posted - 03/03/2020 :  05:14:34 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I didn't know we were supposed to test DEF... Will the refractometer I use for coolant and battery acid work for DEF as well or is there something special about it?
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scot1337
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Posted - 03/09/2020 :  07:57:45 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes, it is suggested that you periodically test DEF. You need to have a refractometer that is capable of testing DEF, not all of them do.
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Originally posted by Dvorak

I didn't know we were supposed to test DEF... Will the refractometer I use for coolant and battery acid work for DEF as well or is there something special about it?

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