IMPORTANT NOTE: We're upgrading our systems June 30th 2026 - you may see some delays...

Measuring up

Internal Systems Upgrade: 29 June to 8 July 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to serving you better, RefractometerShop by Xylem will be upgrading our internal order processing and logistics s...

OPTi leads the way – Eclipse refractometer discontinued

OPTi leads the way – Eclipse refractometer discontinued

December 1st, 2025:  We hereby announce the withdrawal of our Eclipse optical handheld refractometer from production.  Our Eclipse refractometer ca...

Domestic Delivery In The USA

Domestic Delivery In The USA

We are introducing you to our sister company YSI who operate out of Yellow Springs, Ohio, and are ideally placed to distribute Bellingham + Stanley product to users across the United States of America. 

A Guide to Refractometer Verification and Calibration

A Guide to Refractometer Verification and Calibration

Compared to many other instruments in the laboratory or factory, using a refractometer is a very simple process. In most cases you apply a small sa...

Why use a refractometer to measure colostrum?

Why use a refractometer to measure colostrum?

Did you know that using a refractometer is one of the simplest and best ways to determine the quality of colostrum for new-born livestock? Using an OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer pre-programmed for colostrum quality, you can obtain results within seconds!

50 Refractometer scales in the palm of your hand

50 Refractometer scales in the palm of your hand

The full list of common refractometer scales for OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometers enables you to tailor your new digital refractometer the way you want it. Find out how to customise your OPTi here.

The OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer has been upgraded

The OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer has been upgraded

Our best selling digital handheld refractometers have been upgraded and it’s good news for all of our customers no matter what you measure.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

High Quality Electrodes Available At Refractometer Shop

High Quality Electrodes Available At Refractometer Shop

Refractometer Shop now stocks a range of SenTix® quality electrodes from WTW, a Xylem brand.

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

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.