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Re: calibrating refractometer
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Peter John Keating <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:50:15 -0400
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If you have a good quality refractometer you should be able to purchase from
the company a small glass block c/w special fluid to calibrate your
refractometer. You may find that a research station or the provincial
apiarist may let you use theirs, as they are fairly expensive.
Peter K.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Dillon" Subject: Re: [BEE-L] High Moisture Honey


> Having a small portable refractometer, I have been measuring and getting
> figures for the % of water being present in the honey that has been
> brought into my hot room.
> Is it possible to create a standard medium of known moisture %, one that
> may be created by the average beekeeper in domestic conditions?

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