Is My Hydrometer Broken at Will Thorpe blog

Is My Hydrometer Broken. Contrary to popular opinion, you don't need a hydrometer like you need sanitizer. Your hydrometer may indicate the temperature it was calibrated for. You use a hydrometer to find out how efficiently sugars were. If the liquid is colder than the calibrated temp. It wouldn't have changed the density of the hydrometer. However, i know it worked when i read the og. Just in case someone thinks lead in the vapor path is ok, it's not. Oh, and i wouldn't throw lead fishing sinkers in my boiler either. I had my first hydrometer for for over 23 years before breaking it! You've lost some weight from the broken glass that is no longer on the hydrometer so it will float higher giving you an inaccurate. The 2nd one lasted about 2 months…the 3rd (just broke fortunately after a successful brew. I have been brewing for a year or two and this hasn't happened to me before: It could be 60f or 68f. Test it in some distilled 60 degree water and make sure it reads 1.000. I just noticed when i read the fg and it did not submerge.

However, i know it worked when i read the og. Oh, and i wouldn't throw lead fishing sinkers in my boiler either. I have been brewing for a year or two and this hasn't happened to me before: The 2nd one lasted about 2 months…the 3rd (just broke fortunately after a successful brew. Test it in some distilled 60 degree water and make sure it reads 1.000. You use a hydrometer to find out how efficiently sugars were. Your hydrometer may indicate the temperature it was calibrated for. I had my first hydrometer for for over 23 years before breaking it! It could be 60f or 68f. It wouldn't have changed the density of the hydrometer.

Hydrometer error? r/mead

Is My Hydrometer Broken It could be 60f or 68f. If the liquid is colder than the calibrated temp. Your hydrometer may indicate the temperature it was calibrated for. I have been brewing for a year or two and this hasn't happened to me before: The 2nd one lasted about 2 months…the 3rd (just broke fortunately after a successful brew. Test it in some distilled 60 degree water and make sure it reads 1.000. You use a hydrometer to find out how efficiently sugars were. I just noticed when i read the fg and it did not submerge. It could be 60f or 68f. Contrary to popular opinion, you don't need a hydrometer like you need sanitizer. I had my first hydrometer for for over 23 years before breaking it! However, i know it worked when i read the og. You've lost some weight from the broken glass that is no longer on the hydrometer so it will float higher giving you an inaccurate. Just in case someone thinks lead in the vapor path is ok, it's not. Oh, and i wouldn't throw lead fishing sinkers in my boiler either. It wouldn't have changed the density of the hydrometer.