dirtymartini
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What is the best vessel to place your sample when using a Hydrometer? I tried usung the plastic tube the Hydrometer came in, but that didn't work very well, I don't think I got an accurate reading.
Hydrometer Use
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The tube the Hydrometer came in is probably too thin to allow the hydrometer to float in correctly. Anything that allows the hydrometer to float unhindered will work including a hydrometer sample jar.
What makes you think it wasn't accurate? It's very difficult to get a reading out by more than a couple of point's unless you're reading at an incorrect temperature and no correcting.
What makes you think it wasn't accurate? It's very difficult to get a reading out by more than a couple of point's unless you're reading at an incorrect temperature and no correcting.
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dirtymartini
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orfy said:The tube the Hydrometer came in is probably too thin to allow the hydrometer to float in correctly. Anything that allows the hydrometer to float unhindered will work including a hydrometer sample jar.
What makes you think it wasn't accurate? It's very difficult to get a reading out by more than a couple of point's unless you're reading at an incorrect temperature and no correcting.
It didn't seem to be free floating in the tube.
dirtymartini said:
That'll do it every time. You can get test jars for about $5.00 that are specially designed for the purpose. Just make sure the hydrometer floats freely in the jar.
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