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Re: Thin honey
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Barry Birkey <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 3 Sep 1997 12:41:27 +0000
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Ted Fischer wrote:
 
> As far as instrumentation:  Generally a refractometer is used to get a
> direct reading of % water.  These are rather expensive items,
> available from bee suppliers for something over $200.  It would seem
> to me that a hydrometer designed for heavy liquids should do the job
> as well, but I am unaware of such a device.  Does anyone know of one?
>
> Ted Fischer
> Dexter, Michigan USA
 
Ted -
 
A Hydrometer can be obtained from Thorne's for around $30 I think. For
those in the US, contact David Eyre at the Bee Works. E-mail:
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-Barry
 
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Barry Birkey
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