$20 Refractometer???

jtupper · Jan 9, 2011

http://cgi.ebay.com/0-32-Brix-Wort-SG-Refractometer-Sugar-Wine-Beer-a0-/270682521984?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f05ef8180

Is something like this worthwile? Or is it a piece of crap and I should just go with a 60 dollar one from more beer?

theschick · Jan 9, 2011

I lot of people here use them, you'll be fine.

jtupper · Jan 9, 2011

I know refractometers work I was just wondering if a 20 dollar on would be good. Or if I should save up for the one at morebeer for 60. Just worried about quality and value

kpr121 · Jan 9, 2011

Shipping is 10 bucks on that. I am curious too as to where this might be worth it?

Bashiba · Jan 9, 2011

Looks just like the $25 model I bought off ebay, works great, every once in a while I double check it with distilled water and again vs my hydrometers and its spot on. One of the best $25 I have spent.

buckeyebrewer · Jan 10, 2011

I just got one for Christmas. It's built well and works great....would buy it again. Do yourself a favor and buy the ATC version (Auto Temperature Calibration) it's only a few bucks more.
http://cgi.ebay.com/0-32-ATC-Brix-B...096?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a61d180b8

ScubaSteve · Jan 10, 2011

It should be fine. FWIW, remember that the refractometer itself needs to be in a certain temp range to work properly. I was storing mine in a cold garage and found that my calcs were off. It's a solid piece of metal so it will take time to warm up. Now, I just keep mine inside.

kaiser423 · Jan 10, 2011

buckeyebrewer said:
I just got one for Christmas. It's built well and works great....would buy it again. Do yourself a favor and buy the ATC version (Auto Temperature Calibration) it's only a few bucks more.
http://cgi.ebay.com/0-32-ATC-Brix-B...096?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a61d180b8

Thanks for the link. I have one coming my way

bh10 · Jan 10, 2011

http://www.grand-index.com/refractometer/ traditional-refractometer/beer/beer-brewing-rsg-100atc

rico567 · Jan 10, 2011

I have had the ATC version of this refractometer since I started AG brewing over a year and a half ago. It is very substantial, and works fine. I'm very happy with it.

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