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Don't worry, Relax. Wait for it to stop bubbling, then take a reading, and taste the sample, after taking the reading. Do NOT add the sample back to the beer. If the reading and tasting are good, it's time to bottle.

You have two easy ways to calibrate. If you are more concerned with cold temps calibrate for 32 degrees F (0 C). By placing the probe in a glass of ice water, just fill a glass with ice and water. Let it set for a few minutes, stir, and the water should be at 32 degrees. If you are measuring...

If you can get you hands on some copper wire, loop it around the thermometer, and hang it from the side of the kettle.

This will do the trick.

It will work just keep in mind that O2 will pass though the walls, so don't use it long (about 2 weeks max). You will need to disassemble, clean and sanitize every part. And if you even the smallest scratch, it can harbor stuff you don't want in your beer. So it will work, just there are...

I have 3 LHBS within an hours drive. I like to give all 3 of them my business.

I did my research on the part, not on the people. I guess I missed that. I am glad I had a chance to put this in front of some good brewers before I went full steam and placed an order to have them made for me in a factory. This forum provided me a place to talk it out and see what people...

Oh well, lets hope my next project is received better.

You are depressing the heck out of me. If I was just thinking of this idea, after taking to you I never would have made the first one. But I have been using them for Beer, Wine and Mead. And I am very happy with how they work. I guess they are not a marketable product. Thanks for all input.

Do you think I should promote them to be used just as secondary fermenters?

The problem with 3/8 tubing on the treads is air leaks. It does not seal good enough for long term storage. And you do not want to close it totally, the pressure from the CO2 will kill the yeast. You have a point about comparison to a stainless conical, a corny is not conical, but it is the...

I have been happy with my idea, but I may have to rethink this project. The overwhelming majority seem to think differently than me, I guess that is a good indication I am going in the wrong direction. Thank You.

I like the idea of making this part of a bigger package.

Thank you all for the input. I have been using them for a couple of years now. And I found them easy to use, and I am not losing a ton of beer, I may lose a pint or two from most brews. I had one very active brew where I lost the better part of a gallon. I have used them as all in one, where...

I invented a part that fits on top of a corny keg, that allows you to use it as a fermenter. I have heard about a lot of injuries from people breaking glass carboys, and I have seen a lot of ways to use a corny keg as a fermenter, that almost work, or cost a lot, or are hard to clean. I...

I think it is a great idea to taste the extract, and the wort from every batch, along with any grains you are using. I also like to sample the before kegging or bottling also. But don't just put it in your mouth, look at it, smell it, then taste it. Make it a whole Zen thing.

Cherry Stout and Cherry Wheat are two different animals. The Kit probably has a canned extract, so you can add it at the end of fermentation, just add a little and taste, add a little more, until you like it. or you could use a dropper and add a few drops to each glass when you drink it, so...

Don't worry, If you added one pound of Sugar to the boil in a 5 gallon batch, that probably raised your starting gravity by .009 and if it ferments all the way out (as it should), that will raise you ABV by about 1.17%. Cheers.

Yep, stuck my head int the chest freezer / kegerator, and almost passed out.

I agree with david_42. It might be a little off, but it will still be drinkable!