Can I make a starter in this?
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drumblebum
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Maybe if you tell them what you are using it for, they will send you a DVD of "BrewMasters" instead... LOL
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/
It looks like a sealed container with liquid and plastic floaty things already inside. Like a lava lamp. So I would say no.
drumblebum
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I don't think it's sealed... you're supposed to be able to check out the vortex from the top - looks like it's open to me, and you would have to add water to it.
I say call and ask. If it's open, then I don't see any reason why you couldn't figure out a way to do a starter in it. Hell, I may get one myself and try it out. Good thing I haven't finished my letter to Santa yet...
I don't see a stir-bar either. Looks like some kind of impellor. Not sure how sanitary you could make it anyway...
This may be a more sanitary and multi-use option...
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/cf68/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/cf68/
MetallHed
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It looks like the top is open.. and i can't imagine they'd send it with water in it...
Sanitize by pouring diluted star-san in and let it whirlpool for a few minutes...
seriously... why not? 20 bucks?
Sanitize by pouring diluted star-san in and let it whirlpool for a few minutes...
seriously... why not? 20 bucks?
MetallHed
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If it doesn't work at least you still have a cool mini tornado display to keep you entertained at the end of a long night of homebrews..
Looks like a plastic window on top to me. I can't imagine them having something open that spins liquid in toy form. Don't think many moms would like that.
bullinachinashop
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Stir plates can be had for $45 +/-.
What are you going to do when you need a 2000 ml starter?
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What are you going to do when you need a 2000 ml starter?
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EoinMag
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Can you link to those please? All the ones I've seen have been extremely expensive.
MetallHed
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Dremel.
bullinachinashop
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MetallHed
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Sweet! Stir bar included too!
Zul'jin
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How is that not a blender? That's a blender. That's what it is. It's a blender. Here kid, Merry Christmas. It's a blender. Go observe the vortex action while you make some margaritas.
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ingchr1
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I actually saw this in JCPenney while Christmas shopping, and the top was open. Was in kind of a rush so I didn't take too close of a look at it to see how it stirred. The volume was small, I would guess no more than a liter.
I already have a stir plate, but for price i figure someone on HBT might give it a try.
