Wine Refractometer for Grapes & Must - Brix, Babo & Oechsle
AgriStore di Cosenza V.The wine refractometer is an optical measuring instrument with three reading scales, designed to determine the sugar content of must and other liquids. Measurement is based on the refraction of light, which varies according to the concentration of dissolved substances such as sugar.
The refractometer is supplied calibrated and ready for use, with automatic temperature compensation (ATC) operating from 10 to 30°C. The instrument has a metal body, except for the prism cover, and is supplied with a hard case.
How to use the refractometer
Point the front end towards a bright light and adjust the eyepiece until the scale is clearly visible. After preparing the measuring surface, place a few drops of the liquid to be tested on the prism, close the cover plate and press lightly. The scale provides the reading relating to the sugar content of the measured solution, such as grape must, honey or juice.
Fields of application
- Checking grape sugar levels and helping determine harvest time
- Measuring sugar content in must
- Quality control of fruit, honey, beverages and juices
- Checking the sugar concentration of grapes and other agricultural products
Refractometer features
- Measurement scales: Oechsle, Brix and Babo
- Included: refractometer, suction tube, hard case and reference block
- Dimensions: 30 × 40 × 161 mm
- Weight: 181 g
- Automatic temperature compensation: 10–30°C
Measurement ranges
- Oechsle: 0–140 °Oe
- Babo: 0–26°
- Brix: 0–32%
Precision
- Oechsle: 1 °Oe
- KMW/Babo: 0.2°
- Brix: 0.2%
- Product type
- Measuring instruments