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Subject:	Re: Calibrating a Honey Refractometer
From:	Peter Prodger <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 2 Oct 2013 21:51:09 -0400
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I calibrated my inexpensive refractometer with olive oil. 71°Bx to 72°Bx It worked well. The new refractometer was out by about 2%.
 
http://vk1od.net/recipe/misc/RefractometerCal.htm

It has to be good quality oil that meets the codex standard. Quality extra virgin oil.

Peter

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