Todd
Well-Known Member
What type of thermometer are you guys using? also where is a good place to find one?
budbo said:Hmm I never use a thermometer for the boil, it's either boiling or it's not....
Leaky barrel said:You don't need a thermometer that is acurate to the exact degree. Remember people were brewing beer before thermometers were made. If you miss your temperature by a few degrees your still gonna make beer. so buy a cheap dial thermometer from any kitchen store and spend the money you saved on an absurd amount of hops for your next home brew!
Exo said:For my fermentation area I have a wireless temp system I bought at Menard's. 3 wireless units transmit to the base station on my computer desk...that way I can monitor different carboys as well as the storage area. It monitors down to the .tenth degree.
the_bird said:That is simultanously both way overkill and way friggin' cool. How much did that run you?
billiii said:for starters........I'm new to the homebrew business. I just did my third batch last night and ran into a thermometer problem at the end. This is the closest thread I could find........hoping someone can give me a quick bit of advice. I used a drop in beer/wine thermo. during the grain cooking stage. Forgot to take it out when boiling the hops however. It apparently overheated, because when I finally removed it, the red liquid inside was running up inside the thermometer. It is a mercury free thermometer and fortunately did not break (still completely sealed from what I can tell). Any reason to be concerned (about drinking the beer that is), or should I just chalk it up as a lesson learned and toss the thermometer?
Appreciate any comments
Bill
billiii said:that said...........since it didn't actually break, I'm thinking the beer should not have been contaminated (at least it's not glowing from mercury ) Agree?
billiii said:yes, mercury free.......still a bit paranoid.
thanks for the welcome. still in information overload, but my homebrew store has been outstanding!
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