BAHCO 3046-REF refractometer

Name: BAHCO 3046-REF refractometer
Brand: BAHCO
SKU: 02228059
Price: 197.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: BAHCO 3046-REF | EAN 7311518276966

Recommended Retail Price €324.70

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€163.31 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 09/10/2026

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Reliable fluid testing with Bahco

Practical benefits

Multi-parameter optical analysis: You accurately determine coolant freeze protection, windshield wash freeze points, battery electrolyte gravity, and AdBlue concentration.
Sharp and clear reading: The adjustable focusing eyepiece with eyecup lets you read the defined internal scale easily under standard ambient light.
Rugged workshop build: Built with a steel head, glass prism, and rubber grip, the tool delivers lasting durability for demanding daily inspections.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Bahco 3046-REF refractometer, you can test critical automotive fluids quickly and accurately in the workshop. This optical tool allows you to inspect coolant and screenwash freezing points, check battery electrolyte specific gravity, and verify AdBlue urea concentration with ease. The adjustable focusing eyepiece with rubber eyecup delivers a sharp view of the internal scale using standard ambient light, completely eliminating the need for batteries. Featuring a rugged build with a steel head, glass prism, and rubber grip along its 200 mm length, this refractometer is built to provide dependable service during routine maintenance and winter preparation checks.

Product information FAQ

€197.60

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Key features according to our expert

Length: 200 mm

Product description:

Refractometer which measures the freezing threshold for ethylene glycol or propylene glycol in a cooling system, the freezing cleaning fluid, the density of the electrolyte in the battery as well as the concentration of urea in the AD Blue
Features a focusing eyepiece that provides a sharp, easy-to-read scale
Ambient room lighting provides adequate illumination, no special direction or angle required to view reading
Includes steel and glass constructed head and prism, rubber finger grip and focusing eyepiece with eyecup
Specification range:
- 50°C to 0°C (propylene glycol) and - 50°C to 0°C (ethylene glycol)
1,10 to 1,40 kg/L for the gravity of battery acid fluids
-40°C to -10°C for the degree of frost resistance cleaning fluid
5% to 40% for the concentration of urea (AD Blue)

All Features

Length: 200 mm
Package: 65 x 195 x 50 mm
Length package mm: 50 mm
Width package mm: 195 mm
Total length mm: 150 mm
Height package mm: 65 mm
Weight g: 230 g

Brand BAHCO
02228059
EAN 7311518276966
Supplier number BAHCO 3046-REF

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which liquids can you test with this refractometer?: You can measure the freezing point of coolants (ethylene and propylene glycol) and screenwash, battery acid density, and AdBlue concentration.
What are the measurement ranges for coolant?: The measurement range for both ethylene glycol and propylene glycol is -50°C to 0°C.
How do you read the measurement values?: Look through the focusing eyepiece with eyecup. Ambient room light provides sufficient illumination to view the clear scale.
Does this refractometer require batteries?: No, the optical measurement system works entirely with ambient light and does not require batteries.
What is the total length of the Bahco 3046-REF?: The total length of this refractometer is 200 mm.