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product_id: 1343970
title: "Vee Gee Scientific BTX-1 Handheld Brix Refractometer with ATC, 0-32% Brix Range, 0.2% Resolution, ±0.2% Accuracy, Industrial-Grade, 5-Year Warranty"
brand: "veegee"
price: "HK$2178"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Vee Gee"
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# 0-32% Brix range ±0.2% accuracy Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) Vee Gee Scientific BTX-1 Handheld Brix Refractometer with ATC, 0-32% Brix Range, 0.2% Resolution, ±0.2% Accuracy, Industrial-Grade, 5-Year Warranty

**Brand:** veegee
**Price:** HK$2178
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📊 Master your mix with precision — the pro’s choice for sugar metrics!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vee Gee Scientific BTX-1 Handheld Brix Refractometer with ATC, 0-32% Brix Range, 0.2% Resolution, ±0.2% Accuracy, Industrial-Grade, 5-Year Warranty by veegee
- **How much does it cost?** HK$2178 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- veegee enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted veegee brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ambient Light Powered:** No batteries needed—rely on natural light for eco-friendly, on-the-go readings.
- • **Effortless Calibration:** Tool-free calibration ring lets you maintain peak accuracy without interrupting your workflow.
- • **Wide Application Spectrum:** From fruit juices to industrial fluids, measure Brix across diverse professional environments.
- • **Ergonomic Industrial Design:** Durable metal body with rubber grip and non-roll stand ensures rugged reliability and comfort.
- • **Precision Sugar Measurement:** Instantly gauge sugar content with ±0.2% accuracy for flawless quality control.

## Overview

The Vee Gee Scientific BTX-1 is a handheld, industrial-grade refractometer designed for precise sugar content measurement (0-32% Brix) with ±0.2% accuracy. Featuring automatic temperature compensation and ambient light illumination, it delivers instant, reliable readings without batteries. Its rugged metal and rubber construction, ergonomic grip, and non-roll stand make it ideal for professionals in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors seeking dependable, portable quality control tools.

## Description

The VEE GEE BTX-1 is a handheld, portable, water-resistant sugar refractometer with a Brix scale that measures in the 0.0 to 32.0% range, is powered by ambient light, has automatic temperature compensation (ATC), an optical glass prism, and a durable metal body with rubber grip. A Brix refractometer measures the refractive index of a solution in a sample, converts it to sugar concentration in units of percent by weight (% Brix, also known as degrees Brix), and displays the results. Handheld refractometers, also known as sugar meters, concentration meters, or Brix meters, are commonly used in the culinary, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, educational, geological, chemical, and ecological industries, and for water-testing applications. This refractometer is housed in a durable metal body. The VEE GEE BTX-1 features ATC for immediate, accurate readings, with an ambient temperature of 10 to 30 degrees C. The unit is factory-calibrated and can be calibrated with distilled water. Calibration can be controlled and adjusted with a tool-free calibration ring and a set screw. The outer shell is rubber coated with dimpled grip for easy gripping and the rubber coating guards against hand heat for accurate measurements. A non-roll stand prevents the unit from rolling when placed on a flat surface such as a table or bench top. The optical glass prism is mounted in an all-metal housing composed of copper alloy with a nickel-chrome coating for quick temperature equilibrium between the sample and the prism. The analog Brix scale features a bright, high-contrast display for clear visibility of the boundary and memory lines intersection. Instantaneous sample readings illuminated by ambient light are viewed through a monocular, focusable, cushioned eyepiece. The unit comes with a zippered vinyl carrying case, a plastic transfer pipet and an instruction manual. Specifications Measurement scale range Brix 0.0 to 32.0% Specimen measurement temperature range 10 to 30 degrees C Accuracy Brix + or - 0.2%, Temperature + or - 1 degrees C Resolution Brix 0.2%, Temperature 1 degrees C Ambient temperature for unit operation 10 to 30 degrees C Sample volume > 0.1ml Measurement time Instantaneous Body type Copper alloy with a nickel-chrome coating Illumination Ambient light; unit requires no additional power source Dimensions 40 x 40 x 165mm (H x W x D) Weight 240g One year H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.Refractometers are used to determine substance content in a sample, to provide unit readings of substances including Brix, salinity, and alcohol; to detect chemical impurities, or to measure components of samples such as industrial fluid. Refractometers measure the refractive index of a substance, which is its optical characteristic, and the number of dissolved particles in it. The refractive index is the ratio of the speed of light in empty space to the speed of light in a substance; when light passes from one medium to another. Generally, a low concentration sample has a larger angle of refraction than a high concentration sample. For example, a straw placed in a high-concentration substance appears more bent than when placed in a low-concentration substance. Refractometers can work with natural light, or with an external power source such as batteries or electricity. They typically have either a digital or analog reading display, though some units utilize both types. Some analog-display refractometers can be used for both solids and liquids. Digital-display refractometers are used exclusively for liquids. Types of refractometers include handheld, benchtop, and in-process. Handheld refractometers are elongated and telescope-shaped, or shorter and rectangular. Analog handheld refractometer readings are obtained by looking through the monocular eyepiece and viewing where the boundary line intersects with the memory line. Digital handheld models provide a digital readout. Benchtop refractometers typically measure with a higher degree of accuracy than handheld units. In-process refractometers are used for continuous process monitoring and data readouts, and are generally fitted into a piping system for ongoing analysis. Refractometers are used in a wide variety of applications in the culinary, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, educational, geological, chemical, ecological, and automotive industries, and for water-testing applications. VEE GEE Scientific manufactures laboratory equipment and supplies, and makes the VanGuard brand of products. The company, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Kirkland, WA, offers scientific equipment for educational, research, clinical, and industrial applications.What’s in the Box?BTX-1 refractometerVinyl carrying casePlastic transfer pipetInstructions

Review: Excellent Refractometer - This item has proven to be extremely easy to read and use. This instrument is made of quality materials and does everything it says it will do.
Review: sturdy design and quality build - Its clear why this unit is significantly more expensive than the lower grade refractometers available. Clearer readings, a brighter prism, heavy weight, sturdy design and quality build. A tool for the professional in the brewhouse or in the field. Would have been 5 stars if the soft case was a hard case with foam insert. Still well worth the extra over a lower grade tool.

## Features

- Handheld portable refractometer for Brix (0.0 to 32.0%) measurement of sugar content in fruit, juices, soft drinks, coffee and cocoa beverages, lactic beverages, purees, soups, industrial fluids, water-soluble detergents, and aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) for fire fighting in a 10 to 30 degrees C temperature range
- Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) for immediate and accurate calibration readings, regardless of ambient temperature
- Ambient light illuminates the scale; no additional power source is required
- Durable metal and rubber outer shell with a telescope-shaped, streamlined design (40 x 40 x 165mm), a rubber grip to guard against hand heat for accurate measurements, and a non-roll stand to protect against damage
- Optical glass prism mounted in all-metal housing for quick temperature equilibrium between sample and prism

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004WDRJUU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #358,713 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #190 in Lab Refractometers |
| Date First Available | April 5, 2011 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | BTX-1 |
| Manufacturer | Vee Gee Scientific |
| Package Dimensions | 8.5 x 3.15 x 1.85 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Refractometer
*by P***R on June 5, 2013*

This item has proven to be extremely easy to read and use. This instrument is made of quality materials and does everything it says it will do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ sturdy design and quality build
*by P***T on November 18, 2014*

Its clear why this unit is significantly more expensive than the lower grade refractometers available. Clearer readings, a brighter prism, heavy weight, sturdy design and quality build. A tool for the professional in the brewhouse or in the field. Would have been 5 stars if the soft case was a hard case with foam insert. Still well worth the extra over a lower grade tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ East to read
*by J***D on January 28, 2014*

Worked well! Very accurate and is super easy to read. Like only needing a small sample to get a good reading.

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