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refractometers on ebay

#1 Post by wlockwood » Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:34 am

I have seen refractometers on ebay that a alot less than other places. Does anyone have any advice on the idea of buying a refractometer on ebay?

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#2 Post by Greenblood » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:06 am

I bought mine on Ebay. Been happy with it. Post up some links to what you're looking at.
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#3 Post by Blktre » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:39 am

Just make sure its 0-32 brix and ATC.
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#4 Post by Baron Ken » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:47 am

I got this refractometer and this pH meter, both from same seller to save on shipping.

Both work great.

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#5 Post by Bill » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:39 am

Baron Ken wrote:I got this refractometer and this pH meter, both from same seller to save on shipping.

Both work great.
Hey Ken,
How often do you use the pH meter? I've never tested my pH and if that thing works well, $20 isn't much to spend on a toy in my opinion (about 4 beers at any brewpub is $20!).

How much was the combined shipping? Combined as shown it would have been $18.96, just curious as to what he charged for both.

Good seller! Thanks for listing him!
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#6 Post by Baron Ken » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:38 am

Bill wrote:Hey Ken,
How often do you use the pH meter? I've never tested my pH and if that thing works well, $20 isn't much to spend on a toy in my opinion (about 4 beers at any brewpub is $20!).
I got it to use for when I go AG (soon), so I haven't used it for brewing yet. I bought some calibration buffer solutions and tested/calibrated it and it's ready to go for my first AG. I only plan to measure the pH during my first AG, not try to adjust the water yet. ;)
Unfortunately, you can't just use a few drops like with the refractometer, the probe would have to be submerged in probably an ounce or more. It has automatic temp. compensation, but I don't think sticking it in mash temp water (or higher) would be wise, so cool the sample first.
How much was the combined shipping? Combined as shown it would have been $18.96, just curious as to what he charged for both.

Good seller! Thanks for listing him!
Combined shipping was $13.97, making it ~$59 for both, shipped.

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