Question for you all.
Do any of you use a weight for your flask while it is on a stir plate?
I have seen weights online and in catalogs for flask weights, but most of them only mention use for keeping the flask up in a ice/water bath.
Background story: Last brew day I had two stir plates going. I usually set my speed for a good whirlpool, and check on it often as sometimes you have to lower the speed as the yeasties procreate. I had 1000mL in my 2000mL flask. All was well until the last time I had checked it... all over the floor. I'm wondering if a flask weight on the neck of the flask would help avoid this.
Luckily the flask did not break or crack, but now I am worried about the integrity of the flask for future stove-top boils.
Do any of you use a weight for your flask while it is on a stir plate?
I have seen weights online and in catalogs for flask weights, but most of them only mention use for keeping the flask up in a ice/water bath.
Background story: Last brew day I had two stir plates going. I usually set my speed for a good whirlpool, and check on it often as sometimes you have to lower the speed as the yeasties procreate. I had 1000mL in my 2000mL flask. All was well until the last time I had checked it... all over the floor. I'm wondering if a flask weight on the neck of the flask would help avoid this.
Luckily the flask did not break or crack, but now I am worried about the integrity of the flask for future stove-top boils.