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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!

Measuring the dilution of green energy solutions with refractometers designed for heat transfer fluids

by Kevin Chapman

Measuring the dilution of green energy solutions with refractometers designed for heat transfer fluids

As latest building regulations dictate the need to incorporate energy efficient solutions into domestic and commercial property builds, many architects turn to thermal heat collector systems as part of their green energy strategy to help reduce the overall carbon footprint of properties under construction. 

Posted in Blog, heat transfer, OPTi, quality control, refractometer, solar

How to monitor hydration during tournament football

by Peter Abbey

How to monitor hydration during tournament football

Staying hydrated is important in all walks of life but for competitive athletes the need to monitor hydration levels is a vital part of tournament preparation as they prepare their bodies for intense training and competition.

Posted in Hydration, OPTi, sport science

Measuring the pH & Concentration of Engineering Fluids

by Kevin Chapman

Measuring the pH & Concentration of Engineering Fluids

Whether milling, turning, cutting, extruding, compressing or immersing, it is imperative that the temperature between the tool and product is optimised using an engineering fluid made up of oil and water that forms an emulsion. 

Digital Handheld Refractometer for Artisan Food Manufacturing

by Peter Abbey

Digital Handheld Refractometer for Artisan Food Manufacturing

When it comes to Artisan Food manufacturing many people turn to optical refractometers, such as this Brix Refractometer for Jam, as a quality control tool. Refractometers are simple instruments which use the speed of light passing through a sample to determine ‘refractive index’. 
Posted in artisan food, food, quality control, refractometer

OPTi refractometer monitors hydration levels of world class athletes

by Peter Abbey

OPTi refractometer monitors hydration levels of world class athletes

In today’s highly competitive sports arena, world class athletes no longer rely on hard work and determination alone to achieve their goal; sports science is now a key to success and refractometers play a vital role in ensuring optimum levels of hydration.
Posted in Hydration, OPTi, sport science