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That one we can rule out. The inlet on the first flask is way up at the stopper and the bubbling never went anywhere near that high (I went with a slow bubble to keep bubble size small and contact at a maximum). Both active degassing and time on these samples can rule that out too. That's...

I just emailed Winexpert to let them know my thoughts and that I would no longer be buying any of their kits.

So I'm still getting to know my Morewinemaking SO2 kit. I've run about 4 tests so far on different batches. I've also stocked up on extra chemicals, although the only extras I've had to dip into so far is the phosphoric acid (25%). I have concerns about the aeration time and how it affects...

Ok maybe a dumb question: How to you know how to cut back to 2-3 buds during the dormant pruning considering that it's before the buds start to form?

I'm with you, that's why I'm not willing to spend any real money on testing equipment. The APV amount has 0 bearing on anything I do, how I make my wine, or whether it gets drunk. I know it's tradition to put it on the label, but how many people are like "oooh that's a 14% APV wine, I never...

Yeah it was bought local, but apparently nobody offers warranties on their carboys. I checked a couple places. These apparently are from China. I think I'm going to cycle them all out and replace them with Italian. Too much at stake.

After using marbles once and hearing them hit the bottom of the glass carboy, I've never used them again. Made me too nervous. Especially since a couple nights ago I had my first carboy spontaneously fail (not the one I used marbles on, this one was new out of the box). Luckily the crack only...

Somewhere between a vinometer and an ebulliometer there appears to be this: https://www.morebeer.com/products/vinmetrica-alcohol-volume-abv-kit.html I confess I was not familiar with this other method until just now. Salcoco: thanks for those instructions, they could come in very handy. I've...

I don't know how to feel since I'm new to this so none of my WE kits have aged long enough to drink, but I've always heard that they're really good and 3 of my kits are LEs. I've also heard lots of good things about RJS En Primeur (one of my batches is from them) so if they're now king I guess...

I've been sort of building my own setup bit by bit. I currently have a stand, burette, magnetic stirrer, air pump setup and all the tubing and glassware. And chemicals. All I really need now is a better pH probe... I'd like a combo-probe (temp+pH) for simplicity and ease of putting into the...

05443 but don't waste time except for academic reasons. I don't think any of the varieties you're selling would be a good match for me anyhow. :)

$131 shipping to me. :(

Yeah Japanese beetles were a huge problem for me last year. I have more to my arsenal to fight them now. I believe it's one of the reasons several vines didn't make much progress (they loss too many leaves while still small). I'm aware I'm handicapping myself by wanting to stick organic. Sorry...

Thanks for providing your experience. I apologize for being a bit dense here as I feel it's a combination of me not communicating well and also not understanding people well. But despite peoples' efforts I feel the actual gist of my question keeps getting missed. :( You say it can develop...

That would be very difficult, as silicon is a brittle metal used to make computer chips. Or perhaps you meant silicone? ;) I'm bummed about the leaky gauges, as I was already researching parts to try and do a DIY version with a gauge. But it seems there's an open question as to whether they...

Unfortunately the closest one is a 3h drive from me. As it turns out, I just drove by them this weekend... wish I had known sooner. :(

Do I need the 2 trunks to not only reach the top wire but also grow enough more to extend laterally the required number of feet, all in one season's growth? (meaning I cut it do the ground and start over next season hoping it does it then) Or if it only makes it part way (or just to the top...

Yes, I'm sort of past that point. ;) I did all that research way before I chose a variety and built the trellis. Trellis is already built. FYI that website was one of many that suggested "Top Wire Cordon" which is what I went with. Because of my climate (and based upon what I see other...

Well, not a problem since I'm near the border and have a NEXUS pass, so shopping excursions into Canada are ne big deal (I went up there just to buy a microwave not long ago). But it sounds like it's not worth it, from others' experiences with Costco kits. :( On the other hand, Mosti Mondiale...

I'm assuming you meant SS Brewtech. Unfortunately they jump right from 7 gallon to 14 gallon, so that's why I was trying to see if I could get by with 7 gallon. Sounds like I'm going to have to get a 14 gallon and just be overflowing with extra space when making kits.