Refractometer
MT700
A refractometer is used to measure the density of a solution.
For Wine: Measure the brix level (sugar level) in your grapes with just one drop! The perfect vineyard tool for monitoring ripening grapes. We also use them after the crush to get an exact brix reading. They cannot be used after fermentation has taken place as alcohol distorts the reading.
For Beer Making: Are you tired of not hitting your desired target gravities? Have you tried to cool a large sample so you could use a hydrometer and see what your gravity is? A refractometer allows you take instant gravities readings at any point during the boil, or even during the run off of the sparge during an all-grain brew. These 'during the process' readings allow you to add more water or boil longer so you can attain exactly the gravity you desire. Refractometers measure in degrees brix, which are nearly equivalent to balling or plato, which is how many breweries measure wort gravity. Brix can approximately be converted to specific gravity by multiplying your Brix reading by four. For exact conversion the ProMash program we sell, BK910, will convert readings for you.
Our Refractometer: We have been a direct importer of refractometers for three years. Early on we purchased from several manufacturers before we settled on the current supplier. We are confident in the quality and we back that up with a one year warranty.
Refractometer Statistics: Our refractometer is hand held with a metal body, flexible eye piece and rubber grip. It features a 0 to 32% Brix scale with .2% resolution and ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation). Traditional refractometers without ATC are calibrated to work at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The ATC function allows you to use the refractometer in an ambient temperature range of 50-86 degrees Fahrenheit (10-30 Celsius.) Because your sample is just one drop, and will quickly adjust to the temperature of the refractometer, the temperature of the sample is irrelevant. Our unit also comes with a manual calibration knob that is secured with a lock nut. To calibrate place one drop of water on the testing platform and adjust to zero if necessary.
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