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A Guide to Refractometer Verification and Calibration

by Peter Abbey

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?

by Peter Abbey

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!

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

Abbe 5 Traditional Optical Refractometer – Now Available

by Peter Abbey

Abbe 5 Traditional Optical Refractometer – Now Available

The Abbe 5 optical refractometer is an affordable bench-top instrument perfectly suited for users requiring a wide measurement range of Refractive Index.
Posted in Blog, refractometer

Refractometer and Hydrometer kit available for brewers

by Peter Abbey

Refractometer and Hydrometer kit available for brewers

The new OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer and Hydrometer Brew Kit has just launched and is available to purchase now at an introductory price of £299!

Measure and monitor carbon dioxide within a room

by Peter Abbey

Measure and monitor carbon dioxide within a room

Good ventilation in areas such as classrooms, medical practices, and offices is key and has been proven to reduce virus load in the air dramatically, thus lowering the risk of diseases such as COVID-19 and influenza.
Posted in ebro, temperature, thermometers

Temperature monitoring for vaccine transportation, storage and more

by Peter Abbey

Temperature monitoring for vaccine transportation, storage and more

Data loggers from Ebro help companies transport and store vital vaccines, medicines and foodstuffs around the world.
Posted in data logger, ebro

50 Refractometer scales in the palm of your hand

by Peter Abbey

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.
Posted in Blog, news, OPTi

The OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer has been upgraded

by Peter Abbey

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.
Posted in news, OPTi, quality control

Today we leave the European Union - What does it mean to me?

by Sales Reshop

Today we leave the European Union - What does it mean to me?

Today the United Kingdom leaves the EU (European Union) and so many of our customers across the channel may be asking "what does it mean to me?" 
Posted in Brexit, EU, Europe

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.