Hydrometer to determine water content
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Simple meter for determination
water content in honey. The scale of the hydrometer is alibrated directly as a percentage. This the densimeter works on a simple principle of varying density of honey with a change in content water. You simply dip the hydrometer into liquid oney.
Honey Hydrometer for Precise Water Content Measurement
Give your honey top quality and minimize the risk of fermentation. The classic glass hydrometer (areometer) is a practical tool for every beekeeper who wants to be sure they are extracting truly mature honey with proper density and appropriate water content.
Why Have a Hydrometer in Your Beekeeping Equipment
Water content is among the most important indicators of honey quality. With higher water content, honey can easily start to ferment and deteriorate. This simple yet reliable tool allows you quick control directly in the extracting container – without batteries and without complicated electronics.
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Quick check without calculations: The scale is calibrated directly in water percentages, so you read the value immediately.
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Proven principle and long lifespan: Measures based on buoyancy (Archimedes' law), so with proper handling it reliably serves for many years.
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Suitable for larger containers too: Ideal for measuring in settling tanks, extracting containers or 5l bottles.
How to Use the Hydrometer Correctly
Usage is easy: immerse the hydrometer in liquid honey and let it settle. For the most accurate result, we recommend following these principles:
Measure in a container where the hydrometer has enough space – at least 30 mm from the wall and must not touch the bottom. Before reading, let it settle in the honey for at least 5 minutes. The honey should be clean, without foam and air bubbles, which can make the hydrometer float higher and thus distort the measurement.
Temperature Correction for More Accurate Reading
The hydrometer is calibrated for honey temperature of 20 °C. However, honey density changes with temperature, so with deviation it's appropriate to make a simple correction:
Honey warmer than 20 °C: is thinner and the hydrometer sinks deeper – for every 1 °C above, subtract 0.1 % from the measured water value.
Honey cooler than 20 °C: is thicker – for every 1 °C below the norm, add 0.1 % to the measured value.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
| Instrument type | Glass immersion hydrometer (areometer) |
| Measured quantity | Water content in honey (%) |
| Calibration temperature | 20 °C |
| Minimum distance from walls | 30 mm |
| Settling time | Min. 5 minutes |
| Temperature correction | ±0.1 % water per 1 °C |
| Package contents | Hydrometer, instruction manual |
