can anybody recommend a cheap refractometer. lots to choose from cant make up my mind. i dont want to spend alot since i just make syurp for my family. thanks for the advice.
refractometer question
can anybody recommend a cheap refractometer. lots to choose from cant make up my mind. i dont want to spend alot since i just make syurp for my family. thanks for the advice.
I have the Milwaukee http://amzn.com/B007Z4IN58
It seem to work fine for me, I mainly use it with sap when running the RO, but I have used it with syrup (I let in cool a bit before putting it on the lense) It seems to be fairly accurate and simple to use.
I think this one and the Hanna ones were the most popular, but there are a few other on the market. The more expensive one are a higher quality and I think you get what you pay for.
Here's one I've used for a couple of years. it works fine for my small operation and it's only $40.http://www.amazon.com/0-10%25-ATC-BR...+refractometer
Leader 1/2 pint - Kawasaki Mule - Smoky Lake Filter Bottler
24 GPH RO, 2 1/2 x 40 NF3 (NF270), 140 GPH (Brass with no relief valve ) ProCon pump
2013 - 44 taps - 16 gallons syrup, 2014 - 109 taps - 26 gallons syrup
2015 - 71 taps - 13.5 gallons syrup, 2016 - 125 taps - 24.25 gallons syrup
2017 - 129 taps - 17.5 gallons syrup, 2018 - 128 taps- 18 gallons syrup
2019 -130 taps - 18.5 gallons syrup, 2020 ~125 taps-19.75 gallons syrup
This is the one I use. Works fine, and only costs $24. One bit of caution about it though...it didn't come with calibration fluid, so ended up ordering that separately.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage
thanks guys i have one ordered
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