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product_id: 2698639
title: "Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer - MA871"
brand: "milwaukee instruments"
price: "€ 318.08"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Milwaukee Instruments"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/2698639-milwaukee-0-to-85-brix-digitial-refractometer-ma871
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# ±0.2% Brix accuracy Sealed prism for easy cleaning 1.5 sec rapid response Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer - MA871

**Brand:** milwaukee instruments
**Price:** € 318.08
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer - MA871 by milwaukee instruments
- **How much does it cost?** € 318.08 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- milwaukee instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted milwaukee instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Compact and lightweight design fits perfectly in your toolkit or lab bag.
- • **Speed That Keeps Up:** Get instant results in just 1.5 seconds—no more waiting, no more guesswork.
- • **Effortless Operation:** Two-button simplicity means anyone can calibrate and measure with confidence.
- • **Built to Last & Clean:** Durable sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well wipe clean in seconds.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Achieve lab-grade ±0.2% Brix accuracy for flawless sugar content readings.

## Overview

The Milwaukee MA871 Digital Refractometer delivers precise sugar content measurements from 0 to 85% Brix with ±0.2% accuracy. Featuring a fast 1.5-second response time and automatic temperature compensation, it simplifies testing with just two buttons. Its durable sealed prism and stainless steel well ensure easy cleaning and long-lasting performance, making it an essential tool for brewers, food scientists, and quality control professionals.

## Description

Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer - MA871: Science Lab Refractometers: desertcart.com: Industrial & Scientific

Review: I'll drink a beer to this refractometer - This product falls into one of those categories - it is something that you should have, but can't justify spending more money on a lab grade piece of equipment. There are too many other things that I need in brewing beer, and my hydrometers work rather well. The problem with using a hydrometer is the wasted beer. How much easier it is to pull several drops from your fermenting beer than to drain it into a test jar and then pitch it. After reading a lot about digital refractometers, I settled on this one. To begin with, this is a precision instrument. After it arrived, I quickly assessed that a carrying case was definitely needed. Having it packed into a padded case allows me to sleep well every night. The instrument arrived in great condition, packaged really well. READ THE DIRECTIONS. Although you might think it is easy, take 5-minutes out of your precious time and read the directions. It might not reveal anything that you do not already know, but it does allow you to rest assured that when you take the reading the proper way, and clean the pan after each use. It is also important to understand how Brix is different than OG/FG is different than Plato. If you use this instrument as it should be used and treat it as a precision instrument, anyone who brews beer should find this produce one of the best investments they make on any piece of equipment.
Review: High Qaulity Brix Meter - Great Brix Meter. Easy to use, and well build item. Obviously a quality company who wants to put out high quality products. Great shipping, and good communications.

## Features

- The MA871 is a durable, portable digital refractometer that reports the sugar content of aqueous solutions as % Brix with an accuracy of ±0.2% Brix.
- The operation of the meter is simplified with only two buttons: one button is to calibrate with distilled or deionized water and the other to take a measurement. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature variations according to the ICUMSA Methods Book standard and displayed within a 1.5 second response time.
- The sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well are easy to clean. Just wipe with a soft cloth in preparation for the next sample.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007Z4IN58 |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,939 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #13 in Lab Refractometers |
| Date First Available | December 31, 2010 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810666006335 |
| Included Components | MA871 refractomer, plastic pipette, and instruction manual |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Item model number | MA871 |
| Manufacturer | Milwaukee Instruments |
| Operating Time | 2 Seconds |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Special Feature | Readout Accuracy 0.1 pH-grams |
| UPC | 610098313618 810666006335 783942601909 798527590684 |

## Product Details

- **Battery Cell Composition:** Alkaline
- **Brand:** Milwaukee Instruments
- **Item Weight:** 14.88 ounces
- **Model Name:** MA871
- **Product Dimensions:** 10"L x 5"W x 5"H

## Images

![Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer - MA871 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WTrzbMvBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What does 0 - 85% brix mean on the specifications? They have another model that does 0 - 50%. Thanks for any insight!**
A: Just looked at mine.  The 0 to 85% Brix is the RANGE of Brix that this refractometer measures of sucrose.  I use mine when making maple and birch syrup.  Buy a few pipetts and have some steam distilled water on hand (not just osmosis water) to calibrate it.  Great tool.

**Q: How does this product compare to the Atago 3810 refractometer?**
A: Obviously the price difference for starters, the milwaukee unit also uses a 9 volt battery versus the latter of AAA.  i hjave used the milwaukee unit many times and had very little issues.  The only downside to this unit is that you need to keep fresh 9 volt batteries on hand. it does use alot of battery power.

**Q: Can this be used for DEF fluid?**
A: Not what it is intended for. It is for measuring Brix sugar levels.

**Q: Can this be used to measure TDS values of coffee brews?**
A: No, this device measures Brix levels, which is thew sugar concentration in solution.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'll drink a beer to this refractometer
*by W***J on October 23, 2013*

This product falls into one of those categories - it is something that you should have, but can't justify spending more money on a lab grade piece of equipment. There are too many other things that I need in brewing beer, and my hydrometers work rather well. The problem with using a hydrometer is the wasted beer. How much easier it is to pull several drops from your fermenting beer than to drain it into a test jar and then pitch it. After reading a lot about digital refractometers, I settled on this one. To begin with, this is a precision instrument. After it arrived, I quickly assessed that a carrying case was definitely needed. Having it packed into a padded case allows me to sleep well every night. The instrument arrived in great condition, packaged really well. READ THE DIRECTIONS. Although you might think it is easy, take 5-minutes out of your precious time and read the directions. It might not reveal anything that you do not already know, but it does allow you to rest assured that when you take the reading the proper way, and clean the pan after each use. It is also important to understand how Brix is different than OG/FG is different than Plato. If you use this instrument as it should be used and treat it as a precision instrument, anyone who brews beer should find this produce one of the best investments they make on any piece of equipment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Qaulity Brix Meter
*by T***T on January 23, 2026*

Great Brix Meter. Easy to use, and well build item. Obviously a quality company who wants to put out high quality products. Great shipping, and good communications.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great for testing maple syrup while doing a finishing boil
*by M***A on February 10, 2025*

Worked great! I bought with the hopes of making maple syrup easier after my old hydrometer failed me on my last batch. The MOST important thing I can say is read the instructions before you use it! I was trying to figure it out and was having issues but those issues were user error! If testing a sample that is not room temperature you most wait till the sample heats the sensor area up to get a proper reading which the instructions say.

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*Store origin: IT*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*