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Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
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I asked about this earlier on this thread, and the consensus answer was no, but if you want to submit an FAQ, you can get that officially confirmed or denied.
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NadiaT wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:01 pm Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
i've brought in multiple salinometers before, but some ESs might be more strict. also i find that salinometer testing doesnt tend to be v regulated like at one competition, any team could get up at any time to test w/o any one watching.
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Okay, thanks guys!
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NadiaT wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:01 pm Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
I actually submitted a faq on this last year; as long as the components are connected somehow, its ok.
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Are animals that eat corals considered carnivores?
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Cciygcyig wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:12 pm Are animals that eat corals considered carnivores?
normally they're called corallivores
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NadiaT wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:01 pm Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
last year we took 3 salinometers and a glass beaker and they let it in at the regional and state. We asked as we went in and the ES said there is nothing in the rules about allowing only ONE. our salinometer was made from plastic dropper though, not any elaborate digital ones. also we did not use the glass beaker we took, we had to use the saline container they provided (which was shallower than the beaker we took)
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bp31000 wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:00 pm
NadiaT wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:01 pm Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
last year we took 3 salinometers and a glass beaker and they let it in at the regional and state. We asked as we went in and the ES said there is nothing in the rules about allowing only ONE. our salinometer was made from plastic dropper though, not any elaborate digital ones. also we did not use the glass beaker we took, we had to use the saline container they provided (which was shallower than the beaker we took)
No, your salinometer can only have separate parts if they're connected somehow(I submitted a faq on this last year)
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hmmm wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:48 pm
bp31000 wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:00 pm
NadiaT wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:01 pm Is it allowed to bring in a salinometer device that consists of multiple separate components/to bring in multiple devices?
last year we took 3 salinometers and a glass beaker and they let it in at the regional and state. We asked as we went in and the ES said there is nothing in the rules about allowing only ONE. our salinometer was made from plastic dropper though, not any elaborate digital ones. also we did not use the glass beaker we took, we had to use the saline container they provided (which was shallower than the beaker we took)
No, your salinometer can only have separate parts if they're connected somehow(I submitted a faq on this last year)
I believe that is the official statement. However, regional/state/invitational proctors often do not check FAQs or sometimes even do not know the rules. It will be up to the proctor, though risking losing points on that section for a minor advantage in accuracy would in my opinion not be the wisest decision. You can also print out the FAQs to show to proctors if they disagree.
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