Description
Honey Refractometers YR05885 – YR05886 are precision instruments crafted for those working with sugar-related liquids such as honey, jelly, jam, and syrup. These refractometers enable users to monitor and control sugar concentrations effectively, ensuring product quality and consistency in foods and beverages. Additionally, they are invaluable for assessing the ripeness of fruit in the field, offering crucial data for post-harvest quality verification and concentration control during processing and packaging. Constructed from pure aluminum, these durable devices harness ambient light, eliminating the need for external power sources. Whether in food production or industrial settings, these models provide reliable and precise measurements with advanced features such as Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC).
Market Price
When considering the purchase of a honey refractometer, it’s essential to know the market landscape. Typically, refractometers like the YR05885 – YR05886 can be found priced between 70 USD and 220 USD, depending on the supplier and additional features offered. This price range ensures you’re receiving a product that balances quality with cost-efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What liquids are suitable for measurement? These refractometers are specifically designed for sugar-related liquids, including honey, syrups, and other high-sugar content substances.
- Do I need batteries to operate the refractometer? No, the Honey Refractometers work solely with ambient light, making them highly portable and convenient for field use.
- What is the ATC function? ATC, or Automatic Temperature Compensation, adjusts the refractometer readings according to ambient temperature fluctuations, ensuring accurate results.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The advantages of using the Honey Refractometers YR05885 – YR05886 include their simplicity, durability, and the incorporation of ATC for precision. A potential disadvantage is their dependence on manual reading and calibration, which might require a learning curve for novices.
Use of the Product in the Field
In practical field scenarios, these refractometers prove invaluable to beekeepers and agricultural experts. By providing swift and accurate readings of honey’s sugar concentration, users can quickly assess and adjust processing methods. The devices also serve essential roles in the quality control of fruit harvesting, ensuring ripeness and taste are optimal.
Recommendations
For optimal use, regularly calibrate the refractometer using standard solutions to maintain accuracy. Additionally, clean the prism and ambient light pathway after each use to ensure precise readings. Empower your operations by engaging with our online platform, Kalstein Plus, where you can request a quote or even generate one automatically, ensuring you make an informed purchasing decision.
Features
- High quality body construction
- Uses ambient light only; no batteries needed
- Easy to focus and calibrate
- Cushioned with soft & comfortable non-slip rubber
- With ATC function (Auto Temperature Compensation)
- Durable and built to last long
Technical Specifications
| Model | YR05885 | YR05886 |
| Description | Honey 58-92%Brix 38-43Be’ 12-27%water | Honey 10%- 30% water optical refractometer |
| Measurement Range | 58-92% Brix 38-43 Be’ 13-27% Water | 10-30%Water |
| Min. Div. | 0.50% Brix | 0.10% Water |
| Accuracy | ±0.5% Brix ±0.5 Be’ ±1% Water | ± 0.10%Water |
| ATC | Yes | Yes |
| ATC temp. | 50-86’F (10-30’C) | 50-86’F (10-30’C) |
| Material | Pure aluminum | Pure aluminum |