[avalonweddingsbcs]

anyone know much about refractometers in general?

was wondering if i could somehow translate the scale on my saltwater fish tank refractometer and figure out how to translate it into honey thickness… i know 18% water or less is good, but my saltwater measures 1.024 is a good amount of salt / water combo.. a refractometer is a refractometer, but the scales printed on the ends are different…

so just wondering if it could be changed….

 

[Chemguy]

The range in handheld devices is determined by the construction of the refractometer. If your scale doesn't go up to 1.4-ish, then your refractometer won't be able to measure the refractive index of honey.

 

[My-smokepole]

What about for beer , wine making? Can one use one for honey to. Made for honey. With out spending the farm.

 

[Pete O]

Honey refractometers go for $17 on Ebay, well worth it.

 

[WBVC]

anyone know much about refractometers in general?

was wondering if i could somehow translate the scale on my saltwater fish tank refractometer and figure out how to translate it into honey thickness… i know 18% water or less is good, but my saltwater measures 1.024 is a good amount of salt / water combo.. a refractometer is a refractometer, but the scales printed on the ends are different…

so just wondering if it could be changed….

My salt water refractometer doesn't cover the scale range required for honey.