Santizing between SG tests

[IQwine]

I have 4 secondary fermentations to test for SG.
So I have a wine thief and hydrometer and test jar that are used.
Is it necessary to sanitize between each one or not?
They are all reds so not concerned about mixing a little.
is this an issue ??

thanks

 

[Waldo]

As long as they are done relatively soon in sucession you should be fine.

 

[IQwine]

only a glass of wine in between just for "tasting"

so not much time, but the last reading may be hazy

 

[grapeman]

That works fine. If I have any question, I just rinse the thief with tap water as long as it isn't polluted tap water that will be fine. In the late fall to early winter when I am testing about 15 batches in sucession, I sometimes have to pause a few minutes between the first ten and the rest of them, pulling about an ounce ortwo into a sample glass each time (my sampling, not the hydrometer). First I put the sample in a narrow test cylinder and then pour that into my sample glass. I usually start with the whites and then move to the reds later since the whites are more delicate and fruity.

 

[IQwine]

Great, guys.
glad to be a part of a terrific forum