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GillMeister

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Let's just say it took me too long to learn this lesson. NEVER, trust a swing arm hydrometer. Mine was reading 35ppt when it was actually 41ppt.

I just ordered a refractometer. There is absolutely no reason to use anything else at the price they sell for now.
 

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Make sure you calibrate refractometer occasionally also
 

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