{"title":"Hydrometers \u0026 Refractometers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wine-and-beer-hydrometer-sg-980-1160-33cm-alla-france","title":"Wine and Beer Hydrometer SG 980 -1.160 33cm - Alla France","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOur Triple Scale Hydrometer is our most popular one and can be used for both wine and beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis hydrometer allows you to keep track of your fermentation\u0026amp; progress and determine the finished product \u0026amp; alcohol content by taking readings before and after fermentation and comparing them. This triple scale hydrometer also allows you to verify when your batch is ready to bottle by showing you the specific gravity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA hydrometer cannot read the actual alcohol content of wine or beer that has finished fermenting. it can only be used to calculate 'potential alcohol\" by reading the sugar content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eHOW TO USE THE HYDROMETER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe hydrometer has a long glass section containing the calibrated scale and it is weighted at the bottom, (with a bulbous lower end) so that it will float upright in a liquid.  The scale of figures on the hydrometer appears to be ‘upside down’ the smallest being at the top and the largest at the bottom.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTo read the hydrometer you can either float it in some decanted liquid in a tall test jar or cylinder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAlways spin the hydrometer after placing it in the liquid to remove any air or gas bubbles clinging to the glass which will give an inaccurate reading.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSteady the hydrometer and take your reading immediately it stops bobbing as all hydrometers will slowly rise up. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in EU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586096128198,"sku":"3526570005070","price":13.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/Hydrometer-270x276.jpg?v=1772516038"},{"product_id":"alcohol-hydrometer-0-100","title":"Alcohol Hydrometer 0 - 100%","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eHydrometer Alcoholmeter 0 - 100% at 17cm long with proof scale and instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIdeal for testing high alcohol brews. It will only work in spirits with no residual sugar as the sugar will cause buoyancy and give a false reading of strength. If you are distilling alcohol then this is the type of hydrometer you will need. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eReads from 0% up to 100% ABV.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrometer alcoholmeter is used to find the alcohol percentage of alcohol by volume (abv) in a completely dry or distilled liquor. It does this by measuring the density of the liquid compared to that of alcohol; any residual sugar or other cause of change to the density will result in a false low reading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause there is often a minute amount of unfermented sugar following standard fermentation, along with dissolved carbon dioxide and spent yeast or solids remaining after fermentation, it is very difficult to obtain an accurate reading of the abv in such a liquid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, an alcoholmeter is increasingly difficult to read at lower alcohol percentages, compounding the problem. For this reason, it is suggested that you use an alcoholmeter only for the testing of distilled spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586096292038,"sku":"3526570005124","price":14.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/shortalco_1-removebg-preview-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1772516038"},{"product_id":"italian-vinometer-cup-type-0-25-alcohol-hydrometer-tester","title":"Italian Vinometer Cup Type 0-25% Alcohol (hydrometer tester)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vinometer for measuring the percentage of alcohol in your wine and mash. By using a vinometer you can determine how much alcohol your wine contains on the basis of the viscosity. Just fill the thin tube over the funnel with wine and turn the whole thing upside down. Due to the amount of wine remaining in the tube you can read the alcohol content on the scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eThis determines the alcohol content in fermented wines and wine-like beverages with low residual sugar content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eThe recommended measuring temperature is 20 ° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eFill the liquid in the funnel of the vinometer and close the small opening (capillary tube) with the index finger to turn over \/ tilt the vinometer so that the excess liquid can run out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eHold the vinometer with the funnel down and take the index finger of the capillary tube to then read off the alcohol content on the scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ferrari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586102419654,"sku":"8006818113330","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/152396_1.png?v=1772516049"},{"product_id":"alcohol-hydrometer-0-100-31cm-model-604","title":"Alcohol Hydrometer 0 - 100% 31cm - Model 604","description":"Code: 125764\n\nAlcohol Hydrometer – simple type – no thermometer – plastic box\n\nL4.00Hx4.00Wx35.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Made in Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586139742406,"sku":"5HYDALC-R31NT","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/products_products-125774_laboratory_-_testing_equipment_l4.00xh4.00xw35.webp?v=1772516098"},{"product_id":"baume-density-hydrometer-2-to-10-italian","title":"Baume density Hydrometer -2 to 10 (italian)","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Made in Italy","offers":[{"title":"1 Unit","offer_id":45586139840710,"sku":"5HYDW-BE-2TO10R","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italian-2-scale-hydrometer","title":"Italian 2 Scale Hydrometer","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA salinometer is an instrument designed to calculate the salinity content. This hydrometer can be used for measuring saltwater, weather its salt in a brine or salt levels in an aquarium this is the product for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA salinometer was an instrument designed to calculate the salinity content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow is the instruction of how to use it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1, Handle the salinometer with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2, Draw off a sample of liquid to be tested into the trial jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3, Gently lower the hydrometer into the liquid until it floats freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4, Spin the hydrometer to eliminate any air bubbles clinging to the side as if this is not done a false reading may be obtained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5, When the hydrometer stops moving and is not in contact with the side or bottom of the trial jar, take reading as shown on the below sign. The number you read is the density of the liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586139939014,"sku":"5HYDSAL0-50","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/Hydrometer_Beaume.jpg?v=1772516098"},{"product_id":"wine-hydrometer-baume-10-20","title":"Wine Hydrometer Baume 10-20","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e31cm long Baume hydrometer 10 - 20 with 0.1 increments for measuring the sugar density in juice throughout the winemaking process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBaume hydrometers are used for liquids heavier than water, for example, grape juice, sugar syrups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Read a Hydrometer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Pour your sample into a smooth, clear cylinder that is dry or well rinsed with a portion of the sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Make sure that your sample is thoroughly mixed before testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Immerse the hydrometer in the liquid to a point slightly below the place where it naturally floats. Make sure the hydrometer and liquid are at rest and free of air bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Measure the temperature of the sample. Ideally, the sample temperature should be equal to the temperature standard of the hydrometer, generally 60°F. If temperature differences are unavoidable, correction tables can help to adjust readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Take your reading at the point where the surface of the liquid crosses the hydrometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586140004550,"sku":"5HYDW-BE-10TO20R","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3958\/files\/products_products-baume_1020_artisans.png?v=1772516098"},{"product_id":"tilt-hydrometer-red","title":"TILT Hydrometer - Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eThe Tilt Hydrometer is a free-floating digital hydrometer and thermometer for continuous real-time monitoring of fermentation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-stock-sku\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-stock-sku\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for home brewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone\/iPad or Android smartphone\/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. Compatible with the Grainfather App so SG and temperature are loged automatically to your brew session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easy to track. Simply santise your Tilt, place it in your fermenter and instantly take readings with your phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different colour for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSend data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature sensor and accelerometer for precise operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom circuit board and harness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Apple iPhone\/iPad or Android smartphone\/tablet. 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This hydrometer is essential for measuring the percentage of ethyl alcohol in water-alcohol mixtures, such as pomace brandies and other distilled beverages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is really very easy to use: simply suspend the meter slowly into the liquid in one of our 250mL Glass Cylinders or our 100mL plastic cylinders and read the mark on the graduated scale which crosses the liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis glass hydrometer is essential for measuring the percentage of ethyl alcohol in water-alcohol mixtures, such as pomace brandies and other distilled beverages. 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