hydrometer Stand

[Asthepotthickens]

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I heard that a few of you broke glass hydrometers. Here is a simple stand that may help. notice the hole in the bottom the syrup will drain through.

[markct]

I hope that is food grade lumber you used.... just joking, a good idea, mine sits in a stainless cup thats hooked over the edge of my float box outa the way

[wnybassman]

Mine sits in a 12 ounce beer tumbler glass. Rinsed with hot water between each checking so syrup left on it is not an issue.

[markct]

The rinsing between each use is important, i was surprised to see that a coating of syrup on the hydrometer can make it read 2 brix heavy or more!

[Asthepotthickens]

The rinsing between each use is important, i was surprised to see that a coating of syrup on the hydrometer can make it read 2 brix heavy or more!

Indeed it is, the stand is to hold the hydrometer after its use and after the rinse

[smokeyamber]

speaking of rinsing, I rinse in then flue pan, after each use, not hot water, thoughts on this as far as affecting readings ?

[jrgagne99]

Flue pan vs hot water shouldn't matter. Just make sure there is no syrup visibly stuck to it.

[Sunday Rock Maple]

An interesting demonstration is to get a batch of syrup that measures perfect on the red line with a hydrometer that has syrup on the upper stem. Then clean it with hot water and re-measure and you can see it measures too high.