Measuring up

Notice of price changes

by Sales Reshop

Notice of price changes

Refractometer Shop is committed to providing certified, quality products from a brand you can trust. In order for us to continue to do that effectively we are having to increase a few prices across our range of handheld refractometers.

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 4: Continuously achieve accurate results through maintenance

by Peter Abbey

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 4: Continuously achieve accurate results through maintenance

The 4th and final part of our Refractometer Top Tips looks at continuously achieve accurate results through maintenance.

The best BBQ gadget is also one of the cheapest

by Peter Abbey

The best BBQ gadget is also one of the cheapest

Whether you’re currently looking for a new BBQ, or have already spent time picking out the best, feature-packed grill that you can afford, the chances are that you’ve gone through at least one of these questions in your mind. But have you thought about cooking temperatures, and in particular - thermometers?

Posted in Blog, temperature, thermometers

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 3: Sample preparation & taking a reading

by Peter Abbey

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 3: Sample preparation & taking a reading

In the last blog we discussed the benefits of taking time to choose the right refractometer for you, competencies and sample preparation.
Posted in Blog, Eclipse, OPTi, refractometer

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results - part 2: Choosing the right refractometer

by Peter Abbey

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results - part 2: Choosing the right refractometer

Here’s what’s needed to ensure reliable results when taking refractometric measurements, whether they be Brix, RI, Urea, or many of the other application specific scales that have evolved over the 150 years refractometers have been in use. 

Posted in Blog, Eclipse, quality control, refractometer

High Quality Electrodes Available At Refractometer Shop

by Peter Abbey

High Quality Electrodes Available At Refractometer Shop

Refractometer Shop now stocks a range of SenTix® quality electrodes from WTW, a Xylem brand.
Posted in Blog, Electrodes, pH

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 1: Refractometers 101 & The need for Quality Control

by Peter Abbey

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 1: Refractometers 101 & The need for Quality Control

Whether you’re looking for hints on buying the best refractometer for your application or wanting to learn about refractometer care and maintenance we’ll have something for you.

Posted in Blog, quality control, refractometer

Introducing the Limited Edition “Cool Grey” OPTi® in conjunction with Bellingham + Stanley

by Sales Reshop

Introducing the Limited Edition “Cool Grey” OPTi® in conjunction with Bellingham + Stanley

This month Refractometer Shop is embracing the cold with a “Cool Grey” OPTi®. This icy looking instrument is available immediately across many of our refractometer collections
Posted in Blog, OPTi

Blue is the new black this Friday

by Peter Abbey

Blue is the new black this Friday

Bag yourself a fantastic deal this Black Friday, with 10% off all OPTi digital handheld refractometers.
Posted in Black Friday, Blog, Offers, OPTi, quality control, refractometer

Ready. Set. Bake! With thermometers perfect for your kitchen.

by Peter Abbey

Ready. Set. Bake! With thermometers perfect for your kitchen.

Do you have everything you need in your kitchen? It is great to see The Great British Bake Off back on television screens, not just because it’s gr...
Posted in blog, temperature, thermometers

New UK Calibration Laboratory for precision thermometers and data loggers

by Kevin Chapman

New UK Calibration Laboratory for precision thermometers and data loggers

The importance of verifying the performance of any temperature monitoring device is paramount if we are to be sure that perishable goods are stored and transported in a safe and consistent manner.  Book your analytical instruments for calibration today.

The Best Homemade Jam Using a Refractometer and a Thermometer

by Peter Abbey

The Best Homemade Jam Using a Refractometer and a Thermometer

With strawberries around the UK ripe for the picking, we decided to grab an OPTi digital handheld refractometer for jam from Bellingham + Stanley, and a TLC 700 thermometer from Ebro and make our own jam!