timgman Well-Known Member Joined Feb 2, 2008 Messages 231 Reaction score 0 Mar 15, 2008 #1 I just ordered a hydrometer... Now how the Heck do I use it??????????// thanks timg
Beerrific Well-Known Member Joined Mar 4, 2007 Messages 5,536 Reaction score 65 Location Georgia Mar 15, 2008 #2 This might help: http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixA.html
OP OP timgman Well-Known Member Joined Feb 2, 2008 Messages 231 Reaction score 0 Mar 15, 2008 #3 I appreciate the link...
OP OP timgman Well-Known Member Joined Feb 2, 2008 Messages 231 Reaction score 0 Mar 15, 2008 #4 So, If I'm using a "MR BEER" kit I can expect gravity between 1.015 and 1.005. To mean that my beer has been "fermented" ? thanks
So, If I'm using a "MR BEER" kit I can expect gravity between 1.015 and 1.005. To mean that my beer has been "fermented" ? thanks
J jca Active Member Joined Nov 20, 2007 Messages 27 Reaction score 1 Location Virginia Beach, VA Mar 15, 2008 #5 I don't think the Mr Beer keg thing will be deep enough to float the hydrometer. The final gravity will depend on the recipe but 1.010 is a pretty common ballpark for those kits.
I don't think the Mr Beer keg thing will be deep enough to float the hydrometer. The final gravity will depend on the recipe but 1.010 is a pretty common ballpark for those kits.
OP OP timgman Well-Known Member Joined Feb 2, 2008 Messages 231 Reaction score 0 Mar 15, 2008 #6 I can get one of them too.... If that's what is needes,,,
O Ooompa Loompa Well-Known Member Joined Dec 12, 2007 Messages 531 Reaction score 5 Location Colorado Mar 15, 2008 #7 timgman said: I can get one of them too.... If that's what is needes,,, Click to expand... Yup, that's what you'll need.
timgman said: I can get one of them too.... If that's what is needes,,, Click to expand... Yup, that's what you'll need.
Beerrific Well-Known Member Joined Mar 4, 2007 Messages 5,536 Reaction score 65 Location Georgia Mar 15, 2008 #8 They are nice but the tub it came in should work too.
OP OP timgman Well-Known Member Joined Feb 2, 2008 Messages 231 Reaction score 0 Mar 16, 2008 #9 I can use the container it came in.. I see... (I'm a bit slow on the weekends)
Chris_Dog Orange whip? HBT Supporter Joined Apr 22, 2007 Messages 1,474 Reaction score 4 Location Orlando, FL Mar 16, 2008 #10 1. Don't use the stem to pry out a peice of paper from the test tube. 2. Don't set anything on it. Don't ask me how I know. I went over a year with the same one and now I can't keep one around. I am thinking of buying 2 next week just so I have a back up. Cheers!!!
1. Don't use the stem to pry out a peice of paper from the test tube. 2. Don't set anything on it. Don't ask me how I know. I went over a year with the same one and now I can't keep one around. I am thinking of buying 2 next week just so I have a back up. Cheers!!!
M mullimat Well-Known Member Joined Feb 15, 2008 Messages 337 Reaction score 23 Location Frederick Mar 16, 2008 #11 timgman said: I can get one of them too.... If that's what is needes,,, Click to expand... I recommend a thief if you are trying to get samples to get a hydrometer reading from. They are so much easier. Thief Link
timgman said: I can get one of them too.... If that's what is needes,,, Click to expand... I recommend a thief if you are trying to get samples to get a hydrometer reading from. They are so much easier. Thief Link