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accuracy of hydrometer vs. refractometer???
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Lee
Sep 28, 2009, 8:50:14 AM9/28/09
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Whenever I get a new batch of grapes, I obviously analyze immediately
after crush. But, the hydrometer brix readings are always about 1-2
points above the refractometer, probably due to the solids suspended
in the must. Is it legitimate to accept the refractometer readings as
accurate?
after crush. But, the hydrometer brix readings are always about 1-2
points above the refractometer, probably due to the solids suspended
in the must. Is it legitimate to accept the refractometer readings as
accurate?
doub...@hotmail.com
Sep 28, 2009, 9:26:27 AM9/28/09
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What does the hydrometer read in distilled water? That may give you an
answer. Also , the juice needs to be cleared of solids for the
hydometer too.
answer. Also , the juice needs to be cleared of solids for the
hydometer too.
Lee
Sep 28, 2009, 9:38:49 PM9/28/09
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How would you clear a freshly crushed must of solids? It's not like
you can filter it. Putting it through a strainer is about as good as
I can get, but even then, there are huge amounts of "solids", which
prevent the hydrometer from floating freely.
Luc Volders
Sep 29, 2009, 12:11:39 AM9/29/09
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Filter it through a coffee filter.
That should be enough to get a fair accurate reading.
That should be enough to get a fair accurate reading.
Luc
Lee wrote:
bo...@comcast.net
Oct 2, 2009, 7:48:45 PM10/2/09
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From what I understand, have read, and from personal experience your
refractometer will always be more accurate during this stage
especially since there are so many solids in the must.
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