The swing arms are just not reliable. Anyone posting positive results are 1/1000. A floating hydrometer is not bad and a decent alternative to a refractometer. You're a newb, and Im sure there are plenty of things you want first, but I can gurantee you will never regret the decision to buy one early!!!!!!
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