New toy option!

[Norton]

daughter is asking what I want for my bday. I have the allinonepump, Ph tester,etc. I don't have an acid tester or a refactometer.. I don't know if an acid tester is worth the trouble. No means to,turn an unused fridge into a storage facility, have plenty of car boys, etc. hence the refactometer. Any suggestions on a model or some other toy I haven't even thought of? I am thinking of the $50-150 range.

 

[JohnT]

my vote is a refractometer with atc (automatic thermal control)

 

[Boatboy24]

For less than $150, you can get a refractometer AND a pH meter.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H7ILCW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085WV6GM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[Runningwolf]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NX0WHI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Far more important is a S02 tester form Vinmetrica but out of price range.

 

[Norton]

SO2 tester would be nice... But for 200+ I think I will have to pass. But I did get the $30 refactometer!

 

[richmke]

Where did you get one for $30?

 

[Boatboy24]

Where did you get one for $30?

The one I linked to is $29.99.

 

[JohnT]

The one I linked to is $29.99.

Is that with the ATC feature?

 

[Boatboy24]

Is that with the ATC feature?

Yup.

I've got one, and I think @ibglowin and a few other members are using it as well.

 

[sour_grapes]

My goodness! Here is one (again, with ATC) for $21 including shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/SainSonic-Automatic-Temperature-Compensating-Refractometer/dp/B002ISDQ0S/ref=pd_sim_328_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=157JKFXFNF8V667CF2S7

 

[richmke]

My goodness! Here is one (again, with ATC) for $21 including shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/SainSonic-Automatic-Temperature-Compensating-Refractometer/dp/B002ISDQ0S/ref=pd_sim_328_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=157JKFXFNF8V667CF2S7

Thanks! I had to pick one up at that price.

I'll see how the refractometer/hydrometer combination is at estimate ABV.

 

[ibglowin]

That is the same one I snagged a couple years ago. Paid a few dollars more than that but works great and have not had to adjust it since initial setting.

 

[geek]

What I need is a 'cheap' but effective/reliable free SO2 tester...

 

[ibglowin]

The A/O Rig from More Wine is more accurate than the Vinemetrica and only cost $99

 

[geek]

Thanks, will check the videos....