$20 Refractometer???

[jtupper]

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]

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

 

[jtupper]

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]

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

 

[Bashiba]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[rico567]

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.