Although the Ubbelohde capillary viscometer is a wonderful device, it comes with some common problems. One issue is bubbles in the liquid that’s being tested. Bubbles can cause false readings. To prevent this this must never occur when starting the test, the liquid must be free from air bubbles. Gentle tapping of the viscometer may help to eliminate any bubbles. Another issue is temperature control. Liquids have the unique property of being viscous, which varies depending on their temperature. The readings won’t be accurate if the liquid is too hot or cold. One way around that: Keep the liquid at a steady temperature during the test. A water bath can be used to keep temperature in the right range. At times, a user might fail to fill the viscometer at just the right level. If it is too low, the measurement will not be accurate. Check carefully with the instructions for appropriate filling level. Finally, cleaning of the viscometer is important. Remnants from previous experiments can pollute new samples. You may get on once a week with correct solutions. Acknowledging these challenges will help ZONWON users effectively use their Ubbelohde Capillary Viscometers to get good measurements.