10 deg over-shoot sounds like a lot. I was only getting 2-3.
I had a 5-6 cu. ft. freezer with the A419. I Placed the probe in a small glass of water. The first time you cool, it will over-shoot a long way, as the water will cool more slowly than the air. After a day or so, they will...
I literally just found one of my carboys with a mouse in it today and simply cannot believe there is a thread on it. I plan to clean and sanitize, and I'm glad that there are other (normal?) people out there doing the same. I have some justification. This mouse can't have been there more than...
I ordered 3 and a perlick to hit $100. I plan to do the vodka preservation trick on at least one, as I will be loaded with brews by the end of the month. I usually stove-top all-grain and keg, but will try out extract and stock up on bottles for this bonanza.
I ordered IPA, Wit and the...
I duct tape a thawed ice pack to the fermenter then put the probe in between glass and pack. Works great for getting an accurate temp of wort regardless of fermenting stage 1 deg dif.