Taking Care Of Hydrometers?

[Slightly]

I realise they really aren't that expensive but I was just wondering how to properly look after my hydrometer? ...Regarding cleaning mainly.

 

[Supra-Jim]

Give it a rinse, a wipe and then dry. Store safely and do not drop! (They don't bounce! )

Cheers SJ

 

[Slightly]

Glad to hear maintenance is clear and simple, cheers.

 

[Pennywise]

They should make rubber ones so the do bounce, cleaning up all the little shards of glass from a broken one take ages

 

[Slightly]

I think it would be cool if they could bounce.

 

[petesbrew]

Don't hold it horizontally with the lid off the tube, and turn quickly.
Centrifugal force is a cruel prick indeed. <_<

 

[kelbygreen]

another note dont hold it in the same hand you turn the tap on with :wacko: some how had a hand full of broken glass but not a single cut lucky

 

[Pennywise]

another note dont hold it in the same hand you turn the tap on with :wacko: some how had a hand full of broken glass but not a single cut lucky

Ha ha, you've no idea how many time I've almost done that

 

[Pollux]

I just rinse mine, give it a shake and leaving sitting on the drying rack on the bench....

I really need a new testing tube though, mine is starting to get quite dirty, and tasting the samples within can not be good for me.

 

[joecast]

hard plastic hydro tube. good place for storing the hydrometer when not in use. dont need to worry about it getting crushed.

 

[jonocarroll]

Get yourself a decent hydrometer tube - tough glass graduated cylinder with stand...

Not only is it great for taking samples, it's dead easy to clean properly, and serves as a handy place to store the hydrometer when not in use. That, and lab equipment looks cool.

 

[Fourstar]

I really need a new testing tube though, mine is starting to get quite dirty, and tasting the samples within can not be good for me.

Just man up and deal with the mould! I do! h34r:

 

[Pennywise]

Fill it with a very hot napisan solution (fairly strong one if it's putrid). That'll fix her up

 

[bum]

And make it all wobbly.

 

[sinkas]

best way is to drop them on cement a few times after use, its the best way to get all that crap off them

 

[katzke]

Don't hold it horizontally with the lid off the tube, and turn quickly.
Centrifugal force is a cruel prick indeed. <_<

Grasshopper, you need to turn faster.

 

[manticle]

best way is to drop them on cement a few times after use, its the best way to get all that crap off them

That's what I did the other day. Worked so well I did it with my thermometer as well.

 

[Pennywise]

And make it all wobbly.

Done it to mine a few times now and never had an issue. Mine is fairly thick though, you obviously wouldn't do it to those ones with the thickness of a PET bottle

 

[starkesbier]

Also do not stick one in your mouth to hold it while your hands are full. Broken shards of glass in your mouth can be alarming :unsure:

 

[johnw]

How long till they start building them into fermenters? Cos that would be awesome.

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