PCE-5890 refractometer for beekeeping measures sugar content, water content and baum of honey
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With the PCE-5890 refractometer for beekeeping can accurately determine the water and sugar content of honey. The refractometer has a triple scale which allows the user to view all the parameters at once. Honey is a sweet substance produced by bees taking nectar and other liquids with sugar content that are found in plants and the enrich and transform them with substances contained in their bodies. This substance is stored in beehives to be matured. Honey can be found either as a liquid, somewhat like a paste or crystalised. The refractometer should be tested at least once a year before that start of the beekeeping season. To take a measurement a reference solution should also be used. The beekeeper would be the person in charge of taking the measurement. (See: Use and maintenance of a refractometer). Before harvesting the honey, its water content should be <17%. The device is capable of temperature conpensation. If you are looking for a different type of refractometer click here. On the other hand you can see another type of refractometer can measure the potential alcohol in unfermented grape juice.
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PCE-5890 refractometer for beekeeping
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View or print the user's manual
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Technical specifications |
Measurement ranges |
12 to 27% water content 58 to 90% brix 35 to 43 baum |
Accuracy |
±1% water content ±0.5% brix ±0.5 baum |
Resolution |
1% water content 0.5% brix 0.5 baum |
Applications |
beekeeping, honey production, food |
Temperature compensation |
yes |
Dimensions |
147 x 29mm diameter |
Weight |
240g |
Examples of use of the PCE-5890 refractometer |
Preparation of the PCE-5890 refractometer to measure water content and sugar content in honey. Here you can see a beekeeper taking a measurement of the brix in honey.
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Contents Refractometer for grape growing, pipette, screwdriver, carrying case and user's manual
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Contact: PCE Instruments UK Limited Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Phone. +44 ( 0 ) 2380 98703 0 Fax +44 ( 0 ) 2380 98703 0
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