BBJ grading glasses

[bee-queen]

does anyone have some BBJ grading glasses and know what they are like as i was offered some they are in an BBJ case but was not sure if they are the real thing cant seem to find any pics on Internet or info thanks for any replies

 

[Queens59]

OK - I'll ask...what are BBJ grading glasses?

 

[VEG]

they are coloured pieces of glass used to grade honey dark, light etc..

 

[FreeFall]

Maybe this will help (and maybe not!)

 

[Beanwood]

does anyone have some BBJ grading glasses and know what they are like as i was offered some they are in an BBJ case but was not sure if they are the real thing cant seem to find any pics on Internet or info thanks for any replies

Wow - looks like quite an offer (Assuming their genuine and the price is right of course)!

Welcome to the forum by the way - do you have bees currently?

 

[justme]

a pair went on e**y the other day for £66.

 

[bee-queen]

thanks for all the replies yes i do have bees at the mo as fare as i know they came from the British beekeeping journal years ago just wondered if they were the real thing and thanks justme very interesting just trying to find out a bit more info before buying that was all

 

[Ruary]

You want to be careful that they have not faded, the best advice is to keep a set carefully (in the dark to prevent fading) and then to check the ones in full use against that standard at intervals.