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Yesterday when I stirred I had a reading of 1.052. That is down from 1.060 from the day before. I then added 1/2 tsp. each of nutrient and energizer. Today, at less then 24 hours later it's at 1.048

Ok. Thank you very much. I will do this tomorrow when I stir. I'll keep you updated. Thanks again

I have both nutrient and energizer, do you suggest a teaspoon of each?

Ok...great. I have tons of the stuff, how much do you recommend I put in? I have a five gallon batch

That is the temp on the bucket though. Still, you don't see this as an issue? Hmm... Any ideas on how I could get it moving or do you think it's just being a bit slow? I mix once per day with a stir stick. I just stir for about two minutes, maybe it's not enough? Truly appreciate your insight.

I wonder if it's too cool in my house? This morning the temperature on the bucket said 70. Right now it's at 72. What do you think?

It should read: EC-1118

Day5: Things seem to be going well. It has been five days since I added the starter ( two packs of EC-1118). Started at 1.075 and today it's at 1.060.

Ok...sounds like a plan. That is what I'll do. Can't wait for this stuff to be ready. Smells great already. Ha ha Thanks for your help

Update... Air lock is "burping" once every 3 seconds. Reading started yesterday (pitched yeast) at 1.075. Today we,re at 1.070. I gave it a good stir. Would you suggest I still stir everyday?

Thanks bovineblitz, The airlock is "burping" once every 11 to 15 seconds or so. I hope this is a good sign. I added the starter 10 hours ago.

Ok. Thanks. That is what I will do

If I understand correctly it's important to incorporate oxygen to the must during the fermentation process. All I have is a stir stick. How often would you suggest I stir?

Next day: used about 6 pounds of sugar in the total recipe. Have a reading of 1.075. I think I have a bit more than 5 gallons in the bucket so it more than likely will not all fit in my Carboy. Should I save the extra? If I should where do I save it? Or is it drinkable at that time?

I managed to get 10 cups in the starter and it is nice and bubbly. I have the primary all ready and will pitch the starter tomorrow. My reading in the primary was only 1.052 when I ran out of sugar. I will add more sugar tomorrow before I add the starter. I hope to start at about 1.070 or so

Excellent! That is what I will do. I'll be sure to post results.

Starter my batch today (may 7, 2011) Making a 5 gallon recipe. Made the starter with two packages of EC-1118. Currently I have 6 cups (1.5 liters) fermenting very well. It's still early in the day so I could do one of three things 1) let it sit as is and pitch the starter to the recipe...

Yikes...I just transferred it about 2 hours ago. I was worried it would stop the fermentation but it's bubbling away at about one "burp" per 2 seconds. My temp is a little low though, about 71.

I have a wine kit I starter 7 days ago that started at 1.080 and is now at 1.018. it is in the primary bucket. Instructions say that between 5 to 7 days it should be at 1.010 and to transfer it to the Carboy. It is still active as 12 hours ago it was 1.020. I would like to use my bucket today...

Do you mean that you did not make a starter? You just hydrated the yeast and added it to the full recipe?