{"product_id":"honey-refractometer-professional-metal-moisture-tester","title":"Honey Refractometer | Professional Metal Moisture Tester","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKnow when your honey is truly ready to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney Refractometer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e gives beekeepers a quick, accurate way to measure the moisture content of honey before extraction and bottling. With a measurement range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12% to 27% moisture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, it takes the guesswork out of determining whether your honey is ready or still needs more time in the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoney begins as nectar with a very high water content. As the bees process it, they evaporate much of that moisture until it becomes the thick, shelf-stable honey we know. If honey is harvested while the moisture content is still too high, naturally occurring yeasts can begin fermenting it during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat’s why a refractometer is one of the most useful tools to have when \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvesting honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimply place a small sample of honey onto the refractometer prism, look through the eyepiece, and read the moisture level. Light refraction allows you to quickly determine the percentage of water remaining in your honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt with a durable \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emetal body, rubber grip, and comfortable eyepiece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this refractometer is designed to handle season after season in the bee yard and honey house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Every Beekeeper Should Measure Honey Moisture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCapped comb is a great indicator that honey is approaching maturity, but cappings alone don’t tell you the exact moisture percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor most finished honey, beekeepers commonly aim for approximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e17–18% moisture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. As moisture increases, so does the risk of fermentation, which is why actually testing your honey becomes especially valuable when harvesting partially capped frames or during humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA refractometer lets you stop guessing and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emeasure the honey you actually have in front of you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12–27% honey moisture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigned specifically for testing honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDurable metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRubber grip for comfortable handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEasy-to-read optical eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRequires only a small honey sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHelps determine when honey is ready for extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHelps reduce the risk of storing honey with excessive moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUseful for backyard and commercial beekeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReusable season after season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalibration \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the most reliable readings, your honey refractometer should be properly calibrated using \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erefractometer calibration fluid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and kept clean between samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter testing, gently clean the prism according to the product instructions and avoid leaving honey residue on the refractometer between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the Guesswork Out of Honey Harvesting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou and your bees worked all season for that honey. Before you pull the frames, extract them, and put that harvest into jars, make sure it’s ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasure the moisture. Know your honey. Harvest with confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 🐝🍯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homer's Honeybee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46571844010086,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/2647\/4598\/files\/refract.webp?v=1786453404","url":"https:\/\/homershoneybee.com\/products\/honey-refractometer-professional-metal-moisture-tester","provider":"Homer's Honeybee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}