Measuring SG with a scale

[dunbruha]

I think the images are accurate are but I am biased I suppose.

I would not aggree with your interpretation although I could concede the preboil being interpreted as 1.040 based on the image.

Not to belabor the point (haha), but the TOP of the meniscus is at 1.040, and the bottom is lower than that... The diagram shows the meniscus with no thickness, but in reality it does have a top and bottom. I was under the impression you read it at the bottom, but I'm new to this game.

But really, one or two points is trivial, as long as you are consistent in your reading method. Thanks for your help.

 

[dunbruha]

Another aid in reading the hydrometer is a magnifying glass. My vision isn't very good, and this helps me a lot, and doesn't take much extra time.

I'll try that! Thanks.