Honey Refractometer for Moisture, Brix and Baume, 3-in-1 Uses, 58-90% Brix Scale Range, Ideal for Honey, Maple Syrup, and Molasses, Bee Keeping Supplies

This was my first experience with a refractometer when making maple syrup and I found it easier to use and less messy than the hydrometer I used for brewing beer in the past. It worked exactly as described and came perfectly calibrated according to my testing with extra virgin olive oil. I had read a few reviews mentioning the numbers on the scale were difficult to read while others found it easy to read; I did not experience any difficulty and found the size of the numbers acceptable. The size of the instrument is about what I expected, not finding it too large or too small. Overall it was well worth the money and my maple syrup turned out perfectly.

I am using this to measure the Brix level of my finished maple syrup. It performs just fine for my needs.Although it can be calibrated, it DOES NOT come with any calibration fluid. I finally found a small container of calibration fluid from a bee keeping supply catalog.

Okay, so this is an updated review. I discovered that I can see it well enough to calibrate and use the device in the correct circumstances. For me, on a sunny day when the sun is coming through my kitchen skylight and if I don't have reading glasses on. It's actually not a bad device and I have changed this review. I think the unit is relatively accurate and decent enough for the price point.

Great price.

Supero mis espectativas ! Recomendado 100% herramienta eficaz que todo apicultor debe tener

Worked awesome for maple syrup production this year. Easy to read results and accurately measured our sugar content. Comes with convenient storage box, droppers, and cleaning cloth.

Normally I use a hydrometer when making maple syrup but after reading an article that promoted this refractometer, I figured I'd give it a try this year. It works really well and is much less mess than the hydrometer. Don't get me wrong, they both are useful and I will continue to use both but this thing is a game changer. SUPER easy to use AND to clean. Not nearly as fragile or messy as the hydrometer and makes it easier to pinpoint my sugar content to within .5 brix. The instructions state that it is calibrated before shipment but I found it was off by abount 1 brix. Super easy to calibrate using the included Screwdriver. HIGHLY recommend.

Simple to use. It helped me zero in on proper sugar levels when finishing maple syrup. Just remember to do the check with the liquid at room temperature. Easy to clean and quick to use.