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Re: honey question
« Reply #20 on: June 06, 2016, 01:43:23 pm »
Thanks Apis! I've ordered the refractometer that Lburou listed second.  I'll get it in a couple of days, that'll give the honey time to settle and be skimmed, and we'll see how it goes from there.  Thanks Everyone,  Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2016, 02:40:18 pm »
Ted, in the meantime, you can watch this good video about the refractometer and how to calibrate with olive oil.  You will be an expert after you watch THIS.   :)
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Re: honey question
« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2016, 03:27:57 pm »
I just finished watching the video for the fourth time.  It's been a rough day.  I think I have it now.  I think I've also aquired a somewhat cheeky British accent!  The refract should be here in two days and my sweet wife is bringing home some virgin olive oil so I should be set.  Thanks for posting that Lburou, it was very helpful.  Now I think I'll pop off and get tidied up for a little lay down! Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #23 on: June 06, 2016, 05:53:23 pm »
Quote from: tedh on June 06, 2016, 03:27:57 pm
...Now I think I'll pop off and get tidied up for a little lay down! Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2016, 05:06:58 pm »
I got the refractometer today, let it come to room temp, and checked calibration with extra virgin olive oil.  Spot on 71.  Checked the honey and found it to be right at 16.6, just a hair over 16.5.  Are we good?  Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2016, 06:17:29 pm »
I have read that 18.6 percent water is the threshold above which honey will ferment.  you should be golden Ted.  :)
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Re: honey question
« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2016, 06:31:32 pm »
Yippeee!  I'm so happy I belted out a round of "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"!  My sweet wife gave me "The Eye" so I dropped the accent.  Just wasn't the same somehow.  Thanks Everyone, Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #27 on: June 07, 2016, 06:46:36 pm »
Yes you are good Ted,
In the video Lee posted, He stated that olive oil will have a refractive index reading between 71 to 72 When first purchased it should have been calibrated at the factory. He has taken a sample of olive oil to use as his reference point to check that the calibration has not changed.
You should save a small sample of the olive oil and label what the refractive index is to check that the refractometer hasn't changed. Using olive oil from a different bottle could give you a slightly different reading.
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Re: honey question
« Reply #28 on: June 07, 2016, 07:14:03 pm »
Good tip Apis.  I thought I heard him say something along those lines but thought all extra virgin olive oil would test the same.  I'll put some in a small jar, lable it along with the reading, and keep it with the refractometer.  Ted
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Re: honey question
« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2016, 07:57:03 pm »
NICE!!!!   Well done! Glad your honey tested out good!!    That little meter will give you piece of mind!  METER, I said METER!
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