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Re: Calibrating a Honey Refractometer
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 3 Oct 2013 07:43:07 +0100
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>I haven't tried, but it would be very easy if you have an accurate scale to
make up a 17% sugar solution and see if the instrument reads it correctly.

Did you mean 83% sugar and 17% water?  Not possible as it is a
supersaturated solution.

It is possible to buy a test piece of glass that is equivalent to 19.6%
water in honey; not cheap, but an association might want to consider buying
it.

Best wishes
 
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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