Hi all, I haven't been on JBK in a while, but I thought I would post a link to a cheap 'trial jar' I bought recently, in case anyone else finds it useful. I did a quick search and I don't think it's been mentioned before (hopefully not because it is a daft idea).
They are available in Ikea, meant to hold a single flower, and are £2. Turns out they work quite well with the standard sized hydrometer.
They don't have volume markings obviously, but I don't find I use those anyway when taking a sample. They have an extra wide base that makes them hard to tip over, and the glass is very thick.
I thought it was a useful item, as this sort of glassware is easy to break, so it's nice to find a cheap version that you can buy a few of.
I know it's not a huge saving on a proper measuring cylinder, but thought I would mention it anyway:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10067655/
Cheap Trial Jar
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Sorry, maybe not such an original idea then!
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I've done it too, but the vase was too big. And then I broke it. Maybe a trip to Ikea is on the cards — I need a new kitchen too.
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My trial jar is from wilko and cost me £2.50. Don't know if that's cheap or the going rate.
http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessori ... vt/0022576
http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessori ... vt/0022576
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And me! £2 is a bargain!Oakey22 wrote:This is what I use for mine