Stevenson Reeves Ltd

40 Oxgangs Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 9LH
phone +44 (0)131 445-7151
fax +44 (0)131 445-7323

Reeves Brewing, Distilling, Bottling and Bar Supplies

Brewers' and Distillers' Gauging Rods

  • Rods are graduated every 2mm and figured every 1cm in accordance with requirements of HM Customs and Excise. They are normally made of seasoned wood, but some can be made in duralumin or stainless steel.
  • Float Rods screw into a stainless steel welded float. Any length made to order. For wet dip.
  • Shoulder Rods have a metal shoulder and tipped end. Any length made to order. For dry dip.
  • Wash Charger Rods have a ring at the top and brass T-piece at the bottom to prevent withdrawal. Any length made to order. For wet dip.
  • Spirit Vat Rods are brass tipped at the top with a solid brass shoe at the base. Any length made to order For wet dip.
  • Spirit Receiver Rods have a ring at the top and a brass shoe at the base prevents withdrawal. Any length made to order. For wet dip.
  • Wet Dip Tapes are for deep fermenting vessels etc. where rigid dip rods are impracticable. Graduated in cm and mm. With winding handle and brass sinking weight.
  • Mini Vacuity Rod is used to measure evaporation (the angels' share) in American barrels, Hogsheads, and Butts for 3 to 9 years. It also measures dry dip up to 30cm.
  • Bung Rod measures diagonal line litres, area litres, and wet dip up to 120cm.


For further details on any of these products please contact us: sales@stevenson-reeves.co.uk

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