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Features:
The eMaple Digital Maple Syrup Refractometer can be used at the tree tap or tank to measure maple sap, for pre-process monitoring of reverse osmosis, in the sugar shack to determine when to draw from the boiler, or during bottling and testing. The measurement of sugar content in maple sap or maple syrup is not just a matter of convenience, it is also important for controlling syrup taste, product quality, and for legal reasons. The principle unit of measure the maple syrup producer is interested in is degrees Brix. Brix is a measure of the percentage of sucrose, by weight, dissolved in a sugar/water solution. In the case of maple sap and maple syrup, 98% or more of the dissolved solids are made up of sugar, so the Brix scale is very applicable to maple syrup measurement. Regionally, there are different standards for maple syrup sugar content. The range is usually between 66 to 68 Brix. If a product drops below 66 Brix, there is a risk of fermentation, above 68 Brix, there is a risk that some of the dissolved sugar will come out of solution as the maple syrup cools. Specs: | Feature | Specification | | Unit of Measure | Syrup < 86 °F | | | Syrup > 86 °F | | Range | 0.0 to 85.0 Brix | | | 0.0 to 85.0 Brix | | Resolution | 0.1 Brix | | | 1 Brix | | Precision | +/- 0.1 Brix | | | +/- 0.5 Brix | | Well Material | Stainless Steel | | Prism Material | Sapphire | | Temp. Comp. Range | 0 to 75'C (32 to 167'F) | | Temp. Comp. Basis | Sucrose | | Min. Sample Volume | ~0.3 ml | | Measuring Time | ~5 Seconds | | Power Supply | 2 X AAA | | Batttery Life | 4000+ Readings | | Dimensions | 145 x 75 x 37 mm (5.7 x 2.95 x 1.46 in.) | | Net Weight | 250 grams (8.8 Oz.) | | Display Language | English Only | | Display | 2 Line x 12 Characters | | Body Color | Light Blue |
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