Homebrewing - Part 3



Star san really isn’t expensive in the long run, even with hard water it lasts for bloody ages. I bought a small bottle about a year ago and I think I still have half of it.
 
DoctorMick said:
Star san really isn’t expensive in the long run, even with hard water it lasts for bloody ages. I bought a small bottle about a year ago and I think I still have half of it.
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I didn't realise how much you dilute it! :lol:

@Wilfy - what does this Poundland Oxi stuff look like? I just popped in and nothing stood out.
 
Wilfy said:
If you have a builders bucket, fill it with water and use an aquarium heater to heat the water. Stand your FV in that.
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Works well but I’ve nearly killed myself twice doing this. First time the glass heater had cracked, I didn’t realise and plunged my hand in to check the temp and took a jolt up the arm.

Second time, I boxed clever and bought one with metal casing. The water evaporated and it eventually melted through the tub and started going through a petrol can nearby.

I now use a fridge with a tube heater attached. Much safer.
 
Farralad said:
Works well but I’ve nearly killed myself twice doing this. First time the glass heater had cracked, I didn’t realise and plunged my hand in to check the temp and took a jolt up the arm.

Second time, I boxed clever and bought one with metal casing. The water evaporated and it eventually melted through the tub and started going through a petrol can nearby.

I now use a fridge with a tube heater attached. Much safer.
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You using an inkbird to control it?
 
Wilfy said:
You using an inkbird to control it?
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Aye think it was about 30 quid off Amazon, fridge 20 off gumtree and tube heater 15 quid again amazon. Loads easier like, use the fridge as a fridge when it’s not fermenting. Fits a couple of cornies.

Just brewed and kegged an all grain IPA, it’s only single hop Cascade but I’m buzzing with it.
 

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