After calibration, both a pre-fermentation wort and post-fermentation wort of the same beer style are reading 9% BRIX. This is wrong. Defective unit?
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Actually you can use this post fermentation, if you use a Refractometer Calculator. You just need the original gravity in Brix and the final gravity in Brix. Then you just need to input the two values and use a wort correction value of 1. I use the calculator that Sean Terrill created but there many different ones out there. One last thing make sure to calibrate your Refractometer before you use it, put a few drops of distilled water on the plan and adjust the screw until the line is at zero.
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This is for pre fermentation only , post fermentation should only be checked with a hydrometer
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Magnum Media no longer sells this unit at AMAZON. Please check our website for details and new features. ALL OTHER SELLERS ON THIS LISTING ARE NOT SELLING A MAGNUM MEDIA REFRACTOMETER! They are only selling fake meters.
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Try cleaning with vinager, trying running it thru the brewing cycle. If that doesn't work, send it back. I didn't have that problem with mines.
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The documentation of this product did not say anything about calibration. Thus I assume it is already calibrated at the factory. But you bring up a good point. What if at some point the calibration may be off and what do we do? Documentation said nothing about this.
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I have it programmed so don't really pay attention. I do know if the BOLD appears it slows down the process..this is my 3rd Brewstation.
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Sir, if you are brewing your own beer my suggestion is this. Do what I did, when you get your kit, promptly go to your nearest Kmart, walmart etc, and get a tub of Oxy Clean. Be sure to get the stuff without Chlorine or bleach**! As this would be dangerous. I sanitize all my equipment with this. Happy brewing! Regards, Mattasaurus
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calibration solution is about 1oz and storage is very little I made up the calibration and stored it in the refrigerator for about a month then it became unstable and i got rid of it as for storage solution it was maybe 10cc and I have been using filtered water to store it in seems to be working very well...Good Luck
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You would be able to get a measurement but I am not sure if the conversion from Brix to SG would be accurate since this refractometer is calibrated for wort.
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Hi Marissa: Thanks for your e-mail!For testing Saltwater, please use a Salinity Refractometer. This refractometer is designed to read in Brix and Wort/Must Specific Gravity, which is not the same as Salinity. Please check out our selection of Salinity Refractometers in our Amazon store.Thanks again for your e-mail!Cheers!Charlie
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Interesting question. You might try the Taylor site. My past experience has been that the calibration isn't correct if it is replaced. My friend upgraded to this unit when his failed. I will probably follow suit. ChefAlarm by ThermoWorks - (Red)
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IIRC the instruction sheet called for the starting gravity to be 1.080 - 1.090. Mine was 1.082, or 19.8 Brix to start. I don't know what it was prior to adding the water.
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I forgot to mention that the packets do have a Best used by date..I've never had a fermentation problem as long as I paid attention to the alcohol tolerance of the yeast and my specific gravity / total alcohol target.
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I would highly recommend changing the yeast you're using. This sounds like missing or dead yeast in the recipe...
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The sugar content and the potential of the yeast determine the potential alcohol percentage. Beyond that, my husband is the brew-meister. I know he's made some that approached 15-16%.
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I will follow up this evening since I won't be at the unit till then. But I will tell you this. The unit has been working great for us at our brewery. We use it almost everyday and it is quite.
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agree with beerfest answers.susanne you can make the temps vary by reading previous post
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When I compare Brix reading with Refractometer vs a Hydrometer they are within 1 degree of Brix.
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Did you calibrate it? You need to have or make a calibration sample at the correct temp and then adjust it. Mine was right on out of the box but they do vary