
Professional Honey Refractometer | High-Precision Moisture & Brix Meter for Beekeeping | 12% to 27% Honey Moisture Range
£21.99 inc. VAT (£18.32 ex. VAT)
- Premium quality at just £21.99 inc. VAT
- Free UK delivery on every order
- 30-day no-quibble returns under Consumer Rights Act 2015
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Why Choose HoneyRefra
Safeguard Your Honey Yield Against Fermentation
The HoneyRefra honey moisture refractometer uk edition is an essential harvest tool for both hobbyist and commercial British apiarists. Ensuring your raw honey water content remains below 20% is vital to comply with the UK Honey Regulations 2015 and to prevent unwanted yeast fermentation during storage. Featuring a clear optics module and an expanded 12% to 27% moisture scale, this handheld meter lets you instantly verify whether honey frames are ready for extraction.
Integrated Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Outdoor temperature swings in UK apiaries can ruin conventional refractometer readings. Our integrated Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) system automatically adjusts between 10°C and 30°C, ensuring consistent accuracy whether you are testing inside an extraction shed or out in the field on a cool summer evening. No complex conversion tables required.
Built for Daily Field & Extraction Shed Use
Crafted from anodised aluminum and wrapped in a cushioned non-slip rubber grip, the HoneyRefra moisture meter is durable, oil-resistant, and built to handle messy harvest environments. The package includes a protective hard case, calibration oil, glass test block, transfer pipettes, clean cloth, and mini screwdriver for quick zero-point adjustments.






Technical Specifications
- Measuring Range
- 12% - 27% Water Content
- Resolution / Division
- 0.1% Water Content
- Accuracy
- ±0.1% Moisture
- Temperature Compensation
- ATC (10°C to 30°C / 50°F to 86°F)
- Body Material
- Machined Anodised Aluminum with Rubber Grip
- Certification
- CE Certified, RoHS Compliant, UK Honey Regulations 2015 aligned
- Dimensions
- 170 × 40 × 40 mm
- Weight
- 175g (refractometer unit)
Price Comparison
See how our price compares across UK retailers
| Retailer | Price | Delivery | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoneyRefra UK (Specialist)BEST | £21.99 | FREE | 12 months + UK Support |
| eBay (est.) | £27.49 | Varies | Seller dependent |
| High Street RRP | £35.18 | N/A | Varies |
Prices checked 5 August 2026. Prices may vary.
Customer Reviews
Extremely clear optics compared to my old multi-scale meter. Tested 40 frames of borage honey last week in Devon, and the ATC was spot on even as the outdoor temperature dropped in late afternoon.
Essential piece of kit for our Perthshire apiary. The 12-27% dedicated scale means I can instantly spot heather honey batches creeping near 20% before we extract.
Solid build quality and great prompt UK delivery. The included calibration fluid and hard case keep everything protected when travelling between hive sites.
Great accuracy and easy focus ring. The blue line contrast is very clear in natural daylight, though in an indoor shed you do need a bright overhead light or torch.
Beats paying £200+ for digital meters. Used this across 12 hives this season; saved a whole batch of unsealed comb that turned out to be at 21% moisture.
The single honey moisture scale makes reading the meter foolproof for our community beekeeping club members. Highly recommended!
Very impressive for the budget price point. Construction is heavy metal with rubber grip, feels just as robust as famous brand meters costing twice as much.