BillyG wrote:I have put a RAPT Pill in the TPW and it is at 1.002 SG at the moment, going well. On 21.1 degrees. I know it says you can run it between 20 & 35 degrees, what would be an optimal temp if there is one?
Was also thinking of getting a bucket buddy from Kegland as it has the built in heater and I will be able to put it out in the garage then, good idea or not?
I ran TPW at 26-30degC, lowans bakers yeast will handle higher temps as well.
Don't worry about all the mumbo jumbo extra shit, I run 30W heater belts. 1 for a 30ltr fermenter and 2 for a 60ltr fermenter, if you want to get fancy plug em into a power board and run them through a power controller. Hotter the ambient the lower voltage and vice versa, you'll get a feel for it and be able to dial in voltage to suit overnight and daily temperatures accordingly. Just remember the hurry up and wait phrase for better quality product and time your ferments to finish when you have time, a couple of extra days will aid in settling and get you away from that aweful turdbo clear crap.
Cheers