Hydrometer question

rum-monkey · Post by **rum-monkey** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:33 am

Hi!
I'd like to do some sugar content tests on some rums. I read the hydrometer information in the "Sugar Tests" sub-forum. Are those Ukrainian sourced ones the best ones without breaking the bank? I asked around on some other forums I frequent but nobody could recommend a source for quality hydrometers although they were helpful with suggestions such as mass spectrometers and other expensive lab equipment.

Post by **Capn Jimbo** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:48 am

Short answer... yes, or any intermediate cost hydro. Far more important is calibrating the hydro. Please also read the section on accuracy of your home testing. Quite accurate and easy peasy.

rum-monkey · Post by **rum-monkey** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:42 pm

So I finally got around to buying the equipment. Ebay, of course. The 100 mL cylinder is fine but the hydrometers... well, I'm sure they're OK but they won't fit inside the cylinder! Crap! They would probably work in a 1000 mL cylinder but I don't have that much rum for testing! Bonkers! Does anyone know which auction sells ones that would fit in the 100 mL cylinder? Or what to ask before buying? Can't find the Ukrainian source. Anyone got a lead?