Broken Hydropiter

[Brich]

Hi, noob here and I broke my hydrometer! Now I know there are thousands of little tiny balls in there but whT I'm wondering or if I can get your experience is if I should go ahead and try to bottle this 5 gallons of cider or if I should dump it and start over?
I failed to mention I broke the hydrometer inside my carboy soooo at least all those balls are contained in the carboy.

 

[Coookies58]

Usually the little balls are lead, though I’ve heard of other materials being used. I don’t think it’s enough lead to hurt you, but I for one wouldn’t test it. Also likely many shards of fine glass in there. Not worth $25-$50 bucks in my book.

 

[Brich]

Okay, thank you very much, appreciate it.