Chiumanfu
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A submersible aquarium heater already has a thermostat built in so you will not need a temp controller if you are putting it directly into the must. My only suggestion is that you use one of the ceramic types. The old style glass heaters are prone to cracking if exposed to air and it's very possible that will happen as you are stirring and racking.
Aquarium heaters do work well for the primary bucket but they do not work so well for a carboy. Some people put the carboy in a large bucket filled with water and then use the aquarium heater to heat the water which heats the carboy.
Aquarium heaters do work well for the primary bucket but they do not work so well for a carboy. Some people put the carboy in a large bucket filled with water and then use the aquarium heater to heat the water which heats the carboy.
