Bill Lord wrote:

> We could read the numbers but could not get a good color contrast line to 
> make a reading on the moisture content.  Does anyone have any advice on 
> fixing this >  refractometer?

Usual reasons for unclear lines are granulation (seems unlikely in Malawi!) 
or bubbles in the sample; you need some clear honey and then close the 
refractometer slowly.  Leave for several minutes before reading.
Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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