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Easy to set. Pick a temp for plug 1 (cold) like 70deg, pick an offset like 2 deg, pick a temp for plug 2 (heat) like 64 deg, pick an offset like 2 deg. Example using the above: Refer will turn on at 72 deg and run until it hits 70. Heating element will turn on at 62 deg and run until...

I use a 40w ceramic with a small 110v clip on fan to distribute the heat. Works great. Cost me about $.70 per week with highs in the 50's and lows in the 20's. Right now I'm fermenting at 66 deg.

I started for fun in ~1979. Full boil extract recipes were available. Did about 10 batches (5 were good, 4 were ok and 1 i threw out.) Moved and didn't start brewing again until last month. Biggest change is variety of kits, yeasts and larger focus on temperature, sanitation and wort chilling.

I’ve started brewing again after 30 years. On my 5th batch now and having fun. Trying many styles to see what I like. For better or worse, I’ve decided to primary only. I have good temperature control (+/- 1 deg) for my fermentation cabinet. Is there a-rule-of-thumb about the taste...