Rolly
Well-Known Member
My hydrometer is showing me 1.065 in 60 degree wort. My brand new refractometer with auto temp correction, which I just calibrated with RO water, is showing me 1.060 also with 60 degree wort.
Would the refractometer be guaranteed correct because I'm able to calibrate it? This would mean that every batch I've done so far has been 5 points below where I thought it was
Can hydrometers be wrong? I'd hate to have to go buy another hydrometer just for a third party opinion.
By the way, the refractometer was $60 from AHS, so it's not some toy I won at the county fair or anything.
Would the refractometer be guaranteed correct because I'm able to calibrate it? This would mean that every batch I've done so far has been 5 points below where I thought it was
Can hydrometers be wrong? I'd hate to have to go buy another hydrometer just for a third party opinion.
By the way, the refractometer was $60 from AHS, so it's not some toy I won at the county fair or anything.