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OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer - Wine (%Mass/Oechsle (German)/Zeiss)

OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer - Wine (%Mass/Oechsle (German)/Zeiss)

Regular price £299.00 Sale

This OPTi refractometer with 3 preset scales has been specifically designed with winemakers in mind. The 3 preprogrammed scales allow winemakers to assess Brix percentage (sucrose, %Mass), measure grape must, and determine alcohol by volume (ABV).

The Oechsle scale has traditionally been used on a hydrometer when measuring grape must, however by using a refractometer you can be sure to use less sample, create little to no mess, and remove the need to use expensive, fragile glass hydrometer jars in a wet environment!

The Oechsle (DE) scale is based on German data and is ideal for measuring grape must in Germany, the UK and other countries where winemakers have adopted this scale data as the standard for these countries. We also have the Swiss scale available.

Scale A is set to %Mass

Scale B is set to: Oechsle (German)

Scale C is set to: °Zeiss (ABV) 

The OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer - Wine (%Mass/Oechsle (German)/Zeiss) scales are preselected at despatch, but may be reassigned using the scale selection method detailed here.

Portable, powerful, and ready to go

The OPTi® Digital Handheld Refractometer from Bellingham + Stanley puts a powerful, fully portable instrument in the palm of your hand. Powered by just 2xAAA batteries, the OPTi refractometer can take 10,000 readings in 50 common refractometer scales.

OPTi refractometers are made in Germany and feature a durable IP65 rated housing, a stainless steel prism dish which rapidly stabilises sample temperature, and a clear LCD display. All tri-scale OPTi refractometers have the ability to measure across the full 0-95 °Brix range.

To learn more about OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometers click here, or to read about Eclipse optical refractometers click here.

Refractometer Shop is proud to stock a series of OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometers with pre-selected scales to suit a wide range of applications. If you require a specific configuration and wish to buy in bulk please contact us today to see how we can help. 


Technical information

Product code: 38-01RS-A1-B45-C42

Scale A

Range: 0-95
Resolution: 0.1
Accuracy: ±0.2

Scale B

Range: 30-130
Resolution: 1
Accuracy: ±1

Scale C

Range: 10-135
Resolution: 0.1
Accuracy: ±0.5


Frequently bought with OPTi

AG 40 calibration fluid - £39.99

AG Fluids are aqueous solutions that cover the range 1.33-1.40 RI (0-40 °Brix equivalent) and have a shelf life of 12-months. Add to your order for free shipping within the UK.