Ade Advanced Optics Compensation Refractometer: Precise Measurements for Accurate Compensation Review

I bought a refractometer to check vegetables in the garden. The refractometer comes with a nice zippered case, an instruction manual, a small screwdriver to zero the instrument and a small plastic siphon. I took some distilled water and set the RF15 to zero Brix with a screwdriver (it was off by 1/10 Brix which wouldn't make much of a difference for my use and could be caused by temperature differences). The RF15 has an eyepiece setting that allows me to focus until the brix is clear. I tested…

I've been a home brewer for about 18 months and mostly brew partial mash extracts/special grains. I try to gauge and control the gravity of the wort when making a mini mash or during cooking. With a refractometer this is no longer a problem. I've been using berries, local honey and similar ingredients for a long time and I've always had to guess what effect they would have on my beer. Now the guesswork is over. I can make a few drops while mashing or brewing, check the gravity and get right…

Our machine shop recently purchased two CNC machines - our first ever - and we are in the process of setting up tools and learning how to do it Care and maintenance of the machines . The owner gave me money to purchase this refractometer through my Revain Prime account as it was cheaper than buying it from a local vendor. After deciding on a shipping day, the product arrived quickly and I was very excited to try it. The display in the range is crystal clear and the line that indicates the Brix…