Using a Rftmtr

[BWE]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but when using a Refractometer you do NOT have to adjust for heat. That's the whole point of one because it uses light instead of density. Right??

 

[geoffm33]

I thought you didn't have to correct for heat since it is such a small volume that the drops cool down almost instantly.

 

[masonsjax]

Why would you omit the vowels in the subject?

See this sticky:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f22/please-stop-using-ambiguous-thread-titles-66629/

 

[BWE]

Why would you omit the vowels in the subject?

See this sticky:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f22/please-stop-using-ambiguous-thread-titles-66629/

Lol, just an abreviation. Didn't even notice it was only the vowels. And yes I've seen that link. Honestly thought it would have been a link to help out.

 

[acidrain]

Yes, but, the temp of the refractometer does matter. It's meant to be used at around 70F (I think), so if you're using it cold outside for example, it will be off.

 

[TIPA0303]

The automatic temperature correcting (ATC) refractometers will only correct for ambient temperature, not the temperature of the sample itself.

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[helibrewer]

Within a couple minutes a mash sample is good for reading. You will notice that the reading increases slightly as the sample cools. It doesn't take too long for a couple drops of sample to reach ambient temp.

 

[bcrawfo2]

Lol, just an abreviation. Didn't even notice it was only the vowels. And yes I've seen that link. Honestly thought it would have been a link to help out.

I'm with mason. Spell it.


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