Hydrometer Trouble?

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  1. Larry82052

    Larry82052 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2017 Texas

    You know I don't regularly wear glasses everyday,but when I read I do,but I can't read a Hydrometer for the life of me.Can't see what's what even with my reading glasses.There has been a time when my allergies weren't bad and I get a reading,but bottom line is there a DIGITAL one,,my lands that would simplify this reading a lot,otherwise I think I will quit taking the reading. I mean it would be nice to be able to get a reading and tell.
     
    #1 Larry82052, Mar 12, 2017
  2. FJC

    FJC Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2017 Delaware

    I think refractometers have a digital display, could be wrong though...
     
    #2 FJC, Mar 12, 2017
  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    NeroFiddled Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,276) Jul 8, 2002 Pennsylvania
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  5. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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  6. NeroFiddled

    NeroFiddled Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,276) Jul 8, 2002 Pennsylvania
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    They do make a less expensive version for around two grand, but why screw around? :rolling_eyes::wink:
     
    #6 NeroFiddled, Mar 12, 2017
  7. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Where do you put the batteries?
     
    #7 SFACRKnight, Mar 12, 2017
  8. FJC

    FJC Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2017 Delaware

    No clue, I've never seen one, just assumed they were, guess not.
     
    #8 FJC, Mar 12, 2017
  9. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    The below video demonstrates how the display of a refractometer works.

    Cheers!

     
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  10. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    They use light diffused through the sample of wort. I have one for brewing, one for checking gravity of batteries and coolant, and another for checking gravity on diesel emissions fluid. They are really handy and simple to use.
     
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  11. barleyhead

    barleyhead Devotee (329) Jun 5, 2008 New Jersey

    Would a magnifying glass help?
     
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  12. FJC

    FJC Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2017 Delaware

    Thanks! I guess you learn something every day. The Digital one Nero mentioned is probally the way to go!
     
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  13. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    What!?!:grimacing:

    “Our Price: $4,332.95”
     
    #13 JackHorzempa, Mar 12, 2017
  14. Behlal

    Behlal Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2016 Illinois


    You saw that that was a 4000 dollar hydrometer right?
     
    #14 Behlal, Mar 12, 2017
  15. FJC

    FJC Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2017 Delaware

    Sorry, forgot to use the sarcastic emoji :rolling_eyes:
     
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  16. Larry82052

    Larry82052 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2017 Texas

    Yea wow $4,000 wholly tamolely..Yea Jack i like the colored Hydrometer,lots of good help here,thanks fellows.I like the refractometer works as well,seeing the colors on the one you posted Jack make it easier to see,Its nice knowing what you end up with,Larry
     
    #16 Larry82052, Mar 12, 2017
  17. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Larry, while a refractometer works for unfermented wort, you need some math and the og to figure out where you stop post fermentation.
     
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  18. corbmoster

    corbmoster Pundit (848) Dec 15, 2014 Texas
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  19. redgorillabreath

    redgorillabreath Zealot (511) Mar 29, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Larry - A cheat I use sometimes is to take a photo of the hydrometer-wort/beer interface with my phone. Then I can zoom that in and read it accurately. I keep a pair of $1 reading glasses in the brew zone, but with this slimy trick I'm home free.

    Cheers!
     
    #19 redgorillabreath, Mar 12, 2017
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  20. Larry82052

    Larry82052 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2017 Texas

    redgorillabreath,What a wonderful idea,I will do that for sure!! Thanks,never thought about that!!! THanks to all that post back to me,I READ everything!!
     
    #20 Larry82052, Mar 13, 2017
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