How To Read Hydrometer

[sour_grapes]

The lines on the left of the photo don't line up with the tick marks with the numbers on the right. So I think you must have a "triple scale" hydrometer that shows different scales: Brix, SG, and potential alcohol. Can you post a picture showing some other views of your hydrometer, i.e., rotate the hydrometer for the picture?

 

[Johnd]

I still can’t figure how
To read the final number (.996) . Not sure what the lines are equal to . Got C in chemistry...lol

It does appear that the numbered lines aren't lining up with the graduations on the left side. I'm thinking the graduations in the picture are for the % Alchohol or Brix scale. Can you post another picture of your hydrometer, rotated a bit to the left, this time showing the full numbers (990, 1.000, etc.) and the graduations to THEIR right?

EDIT: Sorry @sour_grapes , I didn't see your response until mine posted, it was on the second page. Didn't mean to duplicate, but at least we're on the same page...............

 

[sour_grapes]

EDIT: Sorry @sour_grapes , I didn't see your response until mine posted, it was on the second page. Didn't mean to duplicate, but at least we're on the same page...............

Wait, I thought the problem was because we were NOT on the same page!

Seriously, that happens a lot to me. I should learn to check when the post I am responding to is the last one on a page! (But I probably won't learn )

 

[Johnd]

Wait, I thought the problem was because we were NOT on the same page!

Seriously, that happens a lot to me. I should learn to check when the post I am responding to is the last one on a page! (But I probably won't learn )

Ahhhh, I knew you’d catch that little page play! Hopefully you’ll be able to help OP with the hydrometer graduations with a rotated hydro-pic.

 

[Lukaswine]

The lines on the left of the photo don't line up with the tick marks with the numbers on the right. So I think you must have a "triple scale" hydrometer that shows different scales: Brix, SG, and potential alcohol. Can you post a picture showing some other views of your hydrometer, i.e., rotate the hydrometer for the picture?

I am posting a few photos with the hydrometer. I appreciate your comments. I am making two batches of wine this one is the Luna Rosso.

 

[Lukaswine]

It does appear that the numbered lines aren't lining up with the graduations on the left side. I'm thinking the graduations in the picture are for the % Alchohol or Brix scale. Can you post another picture of your hydrometer, rotated a bit to the left, this time showing the full numbers (990, 1.000, etc.) and the graduations to THEIR right?

EDIT: Sorry @sour_grapes , I didn't see your response until mine posted, it was on the second page. Didn't mean to duplicate, but at least we're on the same page...............

These readings are from the second batch for Diablo Rojo

 

[sour_grapes]

Yes, as @Johnd and I guess, you have a triple-scale hydrometer, and the tick marks you showed in your very first picture were for a different scale. The tick marks for the SG scale are on the right-hand side of your picture. It is a little hard to say without being there, but I would read your SG as about 0.998. (You should read from the bottom of the meniscus, as John often points out.)

 

[Lukaswine]

These readings are from the second batch for Diablo Rojo

I’m at the stage where I supposed to add potassium metabisulphite and potassium sorbate .degass then add kieselsol

Yes, as @Johnd and I guess, you have a triple-scale hydrometer, and the tick marks you showed in your very first picture were for a different scale. The tick marks for the SG scale are on the right-hand side of your picture. It is a little hard to say without being there, but I would read your SG as about 0.998. (You should read from the bottom of the meniscus, as John often points out.)

thank you !

 

[sour_grapes]

I’m at the stage where I supposed to add potassium metabisulphite and potassium sorbate .degass then add kieselsol

thank you !

I would say that you are almost at that stage. At 0.998, you may be finished, or you may have another ~0.005 points to go. How long has it been at this SG? I would be inclined to wait another week or so.

 

[Lukaswine]

The lines on the left of the photo don't line up with the tick marks with the numbers on the right. So I think you must have a "triple scale" hydrometer that shows different scales: Brix, SG, and potential alcohol. Can you post a picture showing some other views of your hydrometer, i.e., rotate the hydrometer for the picture?

I would say that you are almost at that stage. At 0.998, you may be finished, or you may have another ~0.005 points to go. How long has it been at this SG? I would be inclined to wait another week or so.

I measured two days ago.

 

[Lukaswine]

Do you think I should a week on both readings? I sent two reading from separate batches. I am so appreciative of your wisdom and knowledge.. Thank you, again.

 

[sour_grapes]

The basic "rule" is that the reading should be below 0.998 or so, and unchanged for 3 days in a row. That is a decent rule, but there really isn't any reason to rush this process.

 

[hounddawg]

The basic "rule" is that the reading should be below 0.998 or so, and unchanged for 3 days in a row. That is a decent rule, but there really isn't any reason to rush this process.

hey paul, i have to read mine in bright light and reading glasses,
Dawg

 

[Lukaswine]

The basic "rule" is that the reading should be below 0.998 or so, and unchanged for 3 days in a row. That is a decent rule, but there really isn't any reason to rush this process.

 

[Lukaswine]

I will follow that rule. Thanks again.

 

[Alexey]

Reposting due to conversion problems with new forum:

Thanks sour I’ve watched that video and now I know kind of how to read it. I’ll post pictures of my reading in couple days. Maybe even tomorrow. Was initially going to do it on Thursday before leaving to Vegas for my birthday.

 

[Lukaswine]

Thanks sour I’ve watched that video and now I know kind of how to read it. I’ll post pictures of my reading in couple days. Maybe even tomorrow. Was initially going to do it on Thursday before leaving to Vegas for my birthday.

She explains how to read the hydrometer very well!