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The brix scale is not correct. In holland they learn that you must take the
read of the scale + 1.7 % brix = moisture content of the honey.
 
Beekeeper greatings.
 
Jan Kruit
 
Lewis wrote:
 
> I am trying to find a Brix scale to honey moisture content conversion table
> or formula. I have access to a Brix 58 to 92% refractometer and need to use
> it in a meaningful way. Perhaps someone can point me towards a source of
> this information or give me any rules of thumb that they use in determining
> the moisture content of honey using a Brix scale refractometer.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
> Fiji Islands
> 18S 178E

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