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New_Climber · 01-24-2013, 04:40 AM

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I am using the 1/2" OD thermowell from StainlessBrewing.com WORKS GREAT!

Do you have any issues with sanitation of the thermoweld? I would think you can take the cap at the end of the probe apart to clean it..but any other issues? I would be using this on a carboy, and already have the cap with 2 outlets...

**lschiavo** · 01-24-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Huaco

I am using the 1/2" OD thermowell from StainlessBrewing.com WORKS GREAT!

Also, I am using the reptile basics 12" heat tape wrapped around my large malt drum fermentor... I have multi-temp control in my ferm chamber and right now, I am lagering one a beer at 37 and have an ale (Dus Alt) fermenting away at 60*F. The tape give a NICE GENTLE heat to the carboy.

See my signature for other details but here is a shot of the heat tape wrapped as well as the thermowell to accommodate the STC-1000 probe. I have since adjusted the heat tape wrap to be wrapped more straight and not spiraled. I noticed it was actually spiraled up above the wort level at 11 gallons.

I thought the spiral look was quite sexy actually. You should consult with me before making such drastic changes in the future

Me? I just use a little 500W space heater/love controller in my freezer. It's been-20 out there lately but 63 for the beer always!

**Huaco** · 01-24-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by New_Climber

Do you have any issues with sanitation of the thermoweld? I would think you can take the cap at the end of the probe apart to clean it..but any other issues? I would be using this on a carboy, and already have the cap with 2 outlets...

Yeah, it can be taken off.

Since it is all stainless, I make sure it gets good and clean after it is used and then throw it in the boil kettle for the last few minutes. That will kill off anything that may be lurking around in the little crevices.

**revansCAAD8** · 01-24-2013, 04:29 PM

Good info! I place my 6.5gal plastic fermenters and 5gal Better Bottle Carboys into soft bag coolers ("Thermal Tote" -Pic attached) to help control temps. Would there be any issue/concern with using the TGH Heat Tape or a 'Ultratherm Heat Pad' (low watt) inside & likely touching the side of the bag? If not, what size would you recommend? FYI, we spend winters in southern AZ so doesn't generally get that cold here.

Since I also just completed a STC-1000 Temp Controller build, I though I would use it to control the heat?

Thanks for any help!
Robert
GypsyBrew