NoSnob
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I make mostly kits and tend not to worry about my sulfite levels since I add the usually recommended amounts at the right time plus another batch every 3-4 months during carboy aging. But I have also made some non-kit wines. I decided to try Titrets to assess the free SO2 levels in my wine.
I found them difficult to use - For practice I used Titrets for one of my bottled Rieslings (it took two to get it right and it read 35ppm. For the second wine sample - my raspberry - I had to use two and neither one worked. The first drew up an inadequate sample and the second drew up no sample at all. The raspberry is beautiful medium pink and extremely clear. Yes, I know, it is not recommended for red wines but this is not a typical dark wine and has few tannins. I followed the directions very closely.
Are all these Titrets difficult to use? And what has been the experience of others in their accuracy?
I know some of you have paid $100 to $300 and find that it is a wonderful instrument that does a fine job for you. I'm not sure it's worth that expenditure for me. Is there another feasible option for me?
NS
I found them difficult to use - For practice I used Titrets for one of my bottled Rieslings (it took two to get it right and it read 35ppm. For the second wine sample - my raspberry - I had to use two and neither one worked. The first drew up an inadequate sample and the second drew up no sample at all. The raspberry is beautiful medium pink and extremely clear. Yes, I know, it is not recommended for red wines but this is not a typical dark wine and has few tannins. I followed the directions very closely.
Are all these Titrets difficult to use? And what has been the experience of others in their accuracy?
I know some of you have paid $100 to $300 and find that it is a wonderful instrument that does a fine job for you. I'm not sure it's worth that expenditure for me. Is there another feasible option for me?
NS