Quick Answer: The LabEquip Brix Thermohydrometer (°Bx) combines a Brix-scale hydrometer with a built-in thermometer in a single instrument, so sugar concentration and sample temperature can be read together. This is useful because Brix readings are temperature-sensitive, and having both scales on one instrument saves a separate temperature check and correction step.
Product Description
Like other hydrometers, this instrument floats at a depth set by the density of the sugar solution, and the Brix scale printed on the stem is calibrated to read approximate percentage sucrose by weight. What sets this listing apart is the built-in thermometer housed within the same glass body, letting the operator read both sugar concentration and temperature from a single float rather than using two separate instruments.
What Makes This Instrument Distinct
Within our Brix hydrometer range, this thermohydrometer variant is distinguished by its integrated thermometer, which the standard plain-Brix hydrometer does not include. Because Brix readings shift with temperature, combining both measurements in one instrument can simplify fieldwork in breweries, wineries, and sugar refineries where readings are taken repeatedly through a process. We have not independently verified the exact Brix range, thermometer range, or reference temperature this specific listing is calibrated to — please confirm these details with our sales team before relying on them for process control.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Measurement Principle | Buoyancy-based Brix (sugar concentration) scale, plus an integrated thermometer |
| Construction | Glass stem and bulb with a built-in thermometer tube |
| Typical Use | Breweries, wineries, and sugar refineries for combined sugar-concentration and temperature checks |
| Exact Brix Range / Reference Temperature | Confirm with our sales team for this listing |
Care & Maintenance
- Handle by the top of the stem only — avoid gripping or knocking the weighted bulb or the thermometer section.
- Rinse with clean water and dry immediately after each use, especially with sticky sugar solutions, to prevent residue affecting readings.
- Store upright in a padded case away from other glassware to avoid chips or scratches on either scale.
- Avoid sudden temperature shocks when moving between samples, as this can crack the glass or affect the internal thermometer.
- Periodically check calibration against a known-concentration reference solution as part of routine QC.
Why Choose LabEquip
For related sugar-concentration and density instruments, see our full Measuring Instruments category, our Hydrometer, Specific Gravity, Industry, and our Hydrometer, Density.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Brix thermohydrometer?
It is a hydrometer that reads sugar concentration on the Brix (°Bx) scale, combined with a built-in thermometer in the same instrument, so both readings can be taken together.
Why does temperature matter for a Brix reading?
Brix readings are calibrated to a reference temperature, and the actual sugar concentration of a warmer or cooler sample can differ from the raw reading unless a temperature correction is applied.
How is this different from a plain Brix hydrometer?
A plain Brix hydrometer reads only sugar concentration, requiring a separate thermometer for temperature checks, while this thermohydrometer combines both readings in a single instrument.
What is the exact Brix range and reference temperature?
We have not independently verified the precise range or reference temperature for this specific listing. Please contact our sales team at [email protected] to confirm before relying on it for process control.
What industries typically use this instrument?
Breweries, wineries, and sugar refineries commonly use Brix thermohydrometers for fermentation monitoring and sugar-content quality control.
How should I clean and store it?
Rinse and dry it after each use, handle it by the stem only, and store it upright in a padded case away from other glassware to prevent chips that could affect readings.
Last Updated: September 2026
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