Digital refractometer HO22
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Portable digital refractometer in pocket size, for daily use in the apiary, which processes the results in a few seconds, works on the basis of light refraction, uses a microprocessor with laboratory accuracy.
Digital Honey Refractometer HO22: Precise Measurement Directly at the Hives
Every beekeeper knows that extracting immature honey doesn't pay off. Higher water content is enough for honey to start fermenting – thereby spoiling the harvest and a year's worth of work. Instead of guessing or complicated reading from optical refractometers with unclear scales, reach for a solution that gives clear results: portable digital honey refractometer for quick checks directly at the apiary.
Why Choose a Digital Refractometer
The device measures on the same principle as classic refractometers – according to light refraction – but the result is processed by a microprocessor and displayed clearly on the screen. Measurement is completed within seconds and you get a specific number without squinting into an eyepiece and without uncertain readings. Ideal for deciding whether it's time for extraction or if you need to let the bees dry the honey further.
Reliable Field Assistant
The digital refractometer has a pocket design, so you can easily take it to the hives and to the honey house. It's built for regular beekeeping practice and a great advantage is automatic temperature compensation (ATC). The device automatically corrects the result in the range of 0 to 40°C, so you don't have to worry about whether you're measuring on a cold morning or in the afternoon heat.
What Values the Device Displays
The refractometer is designed specifically for honey control and immediately provides data on key quality parameters:
1. Water content in honey (Water %): Essential data for beekeepers. Helps monitor the recommended range (typically 18–20%) and reduce the risk of fermentation during storage.
2. Refractive Index: Precise physical value also used in laboratory control.
3. Brix degree: Expression of solution sugar content, which the device calculates from the refractive index.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
| Device type | Digital optical refractometer |
| Measured quantities | Water in honey (%), Brix (%), Refractive index (nD) |
| Measurement speed | approx. 2–3 seconds |
| Measurement technology | Microprocessor with optical sensor |
| Temperature compensation (ATC) | Yes (range 0°C to 40°C) |
| Water measurement accuracy | ± 0.2% (laboratory standard) |
| Dimensions | Pocket size (suitable for mobile use) |
| Display | LCD (easily readable) |
Keep honey quality under control even before bottling. With a digital refractometer, you gain certainty that you're filling jars with honey of proper ripeness and minimal risk of fermentation.
