Product Description
Beekeepers need to know honey is dry enough before extracting and bottling, since excess moisture invites fermentation. This portable kit lets you check moisture content right at the hive or honey house, giving quick answers without sending samples out for testing. Quick checks help you decide which frames are ready to pull.
This listing is for catalog number 43006-KIT: Honey Moisture Refractometer Field Kit. At its heart is a handheld refractometer with three scales: Brix from 58 to 92%, water content from 13 to 27%, and Baume from 38 to 43 degrees, with automatic temperature compensation. The kit adds a sample cup, transfer pipette, distilled water bottle, microfiber cloth and calibration screwdriver, all in a durable 10.5 x 7 x 3 in carrying case. LIGHT LABS stocks the Heathrow Scientific line, so racks, replacement parts and consumables are easy to reorder.
Key Features
- Three scales in one – Reads Brix, water content and Baume.
- Moisture range for honey – Water scale covers 13 to 27%.
- Automatic temperature compensation – Keeps readings consistent at varying temperatures.
- Complete field kit – Includes accessories and calibration tools in a carrying case.
- Portable and lightweight – Kit weighs about 1.6 lb for easy transport.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 43006-KIT |
| Brand | Heathrow Scientific |
| Description | Honey Moisture Refractometer Field Kit |
| Sold As | Each |
| Scales | Brix, water, Baume |
| Brix range | 58.0 to 92% (0.5% resolution, ±0.5%) |
| Water range | 13 to 27% (1.0% resolution, ±1.0%) |
| Baume range | 38 to 43° (0.5° resolution, ±0.5°) |
| ATC | Yes |
| Refractometer length | 5.8 in |
| Kit contents | Refractometer, sample cup, transfer pipette, carrying case, microfiber cloth, distilled water bottle, calibration screwdriver |
| Kit dimensions | 10.5 x 7 x 3 in (26.7 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm) |
| Kit weight | 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) |
Applications
- Honey moisture testing
- Beekeeping and apiary QC
- Honey processing and bottling
- Syrup and sugar concentration checks
