I think my hydrometer needs to be recalibrated.
If I drop it into plain tap water, it measures 0.997- 0.998 instead of 1.000.
I know that 1.000 is for distilled, but should tap water be that far off? And if anything, wouldn't tap water be a higher SG than distilled?
I guess the little piece of paper inside the hydrometer slipped. Is there any way to get that little piece of paper to move? Or should I just by a new hydrometer next time I get ingredients?
In the meantime, I'm just adding .002 to any measurements I take.
If I drop it into plain tap water, it measures 0.997- 0.998 instead of 1.000.
I know that 1.000 is for distilled, but should tap water be that far off? And if anything, wouldn't tap water be a higher SG than distilled?
I guess the little piece of paper inside the hydrometer slipped. Is there any way to get that little piece of paper to move? Or should I just by a new hydrometer next time I get ingredients?
In the meantime, I'm just adding .002 to any measurements I take.