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Old 04-11-2008, 04:55 AM   #1
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Default how do i test my hydrometer to make sure it is accurate?
At 60 degrees, what should it read?
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1.000 at 60 degrees


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1.000 in water?
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1.000 in water?

yes 60 degree plain tap water.
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Hi,
If you want to be picky, use distilled water.

The equivalent if you take it at 72F is a measurement of 0.999 on your hydrometer.

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