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Re: Heating

2017-11-13T19:24:29+00:00

packapoo wrote:
I have the same set up ninj.

i use it for all my brewing whether its vodka or beer,seems very controlled.
i have bougtht a second inkbird to control be kegerator in the garage as well.

Statistics: Posted by ninja_geezer — Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:24 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-13T19:09:17+00:00

I have the same set up ninj.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:09 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-12T22:44:48+00:00

I don't trust heat belts ,i had a youngs one melt and nearly caught fire last year.luckily i smelt it burning !!
i now only use my fermentation fridge ,i have a waterproof tube heater fitted in it.all controlled by an inkbird.
the question was asked about the temp probe from the inkbird ,i have mine threaded up through the drain hole at the back of the fridge it is then taped securely to the FV and then it is covered with some foam to insulate it and give an accurate reading from the FV.

Statistics: Posted by ninja_geezer — Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:44 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-12T21:37:28+00:00

Hey Uncle Scrooge, don't we just
Google stuff that we can't be bothered to remember or learn ?

I try to Know how and why and how to mix those.
As do you.
I understand your downbeat post here.
My car has an Atlas and not a SatNav.

Have a drink on me.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:37 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-12T06:33:53+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
Loving the phrase "cargo culting" .
I may now adopt it.

Robert.

Know how is good, know why is better.

Welcome to the sat nav generation. Safely navigating the populus to a knowledgeless society.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:33 am

Re: Heating

2017-11-12T06:25:19+00:00

ITMA wrote:
Mash wrote:
ITMA wrote:Why is beer brewing different?

Mainly because in brewing, "that's what I've always been taught" and it takes a lot to unlearn at my age ;-)

There is still the difference that whilst we're boiling a wash a week after its pitched, my lagers spend a long time in the FV and then another long time in the bottles so there must be more potential for nasties to grow. I do wonder how much of brewing is "cargo culting" (as we call it in programming - useless activities that we do as a ritual because that's what we've always done).

I think you have a good point with lager. Because you are leaving it for longer. I ONLY use air locks for storage never for fermentation.

My beer is 2+2+2. So nothing stays more that 2 weeks in primary.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:25 am

Re: Heating

2017-11-11T22:53:18+00:00

Loving the phrase "cargo culting" .
I may now adopt it.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:53 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-11T17:47:56+00:00

Mash wrote:
ITMA wrote:Why is beer brewing different?

Mainly because in brewing, "that's what I've always been taught" and it takes a lot to unlearn at my age ;-)

There is still the difference that whilst we're boiling a wash a week after its pitched, my lagers spend a long time in the FV and then another long time in the bottles so there must be more potential for nasties to grow. I do wonder how much of brewing is "cargo culting" (as we call it in programming - useless activities that we do as a ritual because that's what we've always done).

Statistics: Posted by ITMA — Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:47 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-10T22:31:27+00:00

Aquarium heaters are as cheap as chips, so no major fuss when one fails or you bust the glass.
I used to do a lot of beer, never used an airlock, just a loose fitting lid.
The amount of CO2 given off is so big and fast that air locks can't really cope or aren't needed.
But I respect you going a different route.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:31 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-10T07:16:30+00:00

ITMA wrote:
I'll be using it for beer brewing as well so I'll carry on using an airlock for now! I'll definitely invest in an inkbird even with the immersion heater. Will drop the probe into the bucket, maybe through a second hole if necessary.

Why is beer brewing different?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:16 am

Re: Heating

2017-11-10T07:14:50+00:00

I think the fact you buy in bulk is a clue .....these are not a fit and forget.

That said they are a good solution if you accept that.
Many many many years ago (How Many manys too many manys) I used them to ferment a few dj's in a water bath.

I even designed a frame supporting 5 for a larger fermenter.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:14 am

Re: Heating

2017-11-09T21:17:28+00:00

For me, it is aquarium heaters all the way.
I buy in bulk.
I have six on the go and four still in boxes as backup.
You do it or you don't.
I also check the thermostat on each one, and label it, 'cos I don't trust cheap Chinese tecnology quality control.
No offence intended.

I would insulate the brew bins if using a shed, I don't, they are in my living space, the heaters seldom seem to be illuminated,(i.e. needed)

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:17 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-09T16:40:39+00:00

I'll be using it for beer brewing as well so I'll carry on using an airlock for now! I'll definitely invest in an inkbird even with the immersion heater. Will drop the probe into the bucket, maybe through a second hole if necessary.

I can't quite get my head around how it would work if taped to the side - the interior and exterior temperatures would be different, no?

Ah the Tilt, yes. I WANT one of those. Right now it's one expense too many but I've got my eye on it!

Statistics: Posted by ITMA — Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:40 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-09T16:36:46+00:00

ITMA wrote:
I think I will get an Inkbird after all. I'm not convinced by the built in thermostat on the immersion heater and it will be much easier to see the wash temperature.

Where do you put the probe?

IMO they are shite - get the INKBIRD. Either sticky tape it the outside or drop it in. You will find the sweet spot and aim for 25. Airlocks pah!

AND then you just need one of these.... https://www.brewuk.co.uk/tilt-hydrometer.html

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:36 pm

Re: Heating

2017-11-09T11:25:18+00:00

I think I will get an Inkbird after all. I'm not convinced by the built in thermostat on the immersion heater and it will be much easier to see the wash temperature.

Where do you put the probe?

Statistics: Posted by ITMA — Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:25 am