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Offline cdperry100

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using refratometer for gravgty readings
« on: October 04, 2015, 12:41:43 pm »
I just got a refractometer.  How do I convert my readings to hydrometer readings?
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Offline Stevie

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Re: using refratometer for gravgty readings
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2015, 01:02:16 pm »
Tools abound online, one linked below. One note is that refractometers are not accurate when in the presence of alcohol. Some calculators do a good job of compensating for this, but hydrometers are the best tool post fermentation.

http://www.brewersfriend.com/refractometer-calculator/
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Offline Werks21

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Re: using refratometer for gravgty readings
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2015, 11:03:25 am »
so it seems you need to be well educated to use a Refractometer. there is no simple answer to you question but I recently found this article http://www.brewersfriend.com/how-to-determine-your-refractometers-wort-correction-factor/ which has helped me understand what a refractometer is and the limitations of its accuracy.
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