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T1mjv

Original gravity

Post by T1mjv » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:54 pm

Hi please help a new brewer
I have just made a Brewferm Diablo , I thought following the instuctions carefully I have taken a OG reading and the instructions say it should be 1.075
the hydrometer says 1.100 does it matter??,should I add more water??.
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Re: Original gravity

Post by OldSpeckledBadger » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:56 pm

Assuming your hydrometer is accurate it sounds like you've got quite a bit more water to add.
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Re: Original gravity

Post by simple one » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:57 pm

If your hydrometer is not damaged, and your reading at the right temp. Then I would probably follow the instructions and add more water. The yeast supplied may not cope with a 1100.

If it was only a 5-10 points then I would be more inclined to say experiment.
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Re: Original gravity

Post by T1mjv » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:21 pm

Thanks for the fast responses
I just tested the gravity again and it is spot on now!!
I dont know what I got wrong the first time !!
Thanks again
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Re: Original gravity

Post by simple one » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:43 pm

Sometimes the wort and water separate themselves out in to two layers. Must have measure some heavy patches!
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