Hi Rick

Yup - Most folks do it that way, and so do I. With pre-pitch readings
and calculations, everything works out just fine. It is only the
post-pitch readings that get messed up. Thanks for your answer.

Frederick

"Rick Vanderwal" > wrote in message
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> I never really got used to the BRIX numbers....
> but appreciated the specific gravity scale better: 1.090, etc.
> but even better than that is just to look at PA - "potential alcohol."
> and say: hmmmm, this is what I"m gonna be close to.
> it's worked for me so far...12-14%.....that range
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> "frederick ploegman" > wrote in message
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> > What is the purpose and function of the PA scale on my hydrometer ??
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