Ebulliometers

[Runningwolf]

Anybody have one of these? Comments? I'm thinking about puling the plug.

 

[Hokapsig]

Used them in Bob's class last semester. Easy to use, but you have to watch the thermometer closely....

 

[Deezil]

I'm interested in learning more about them & probably investing in one eventually

Care to share some knowledge?

 

[JohnT]

If I understand this correctly, this is used to determine the APV of a wine?

I think it is cool, but also know that it is very expensive ($300?).

If you know the starting SG, and ferment dry, then wouldn't you already have a good idea on the APV? Why would this expense be worth while? Is there more to this that I am missing?

 

[seth8530]

The purpose of using one of these tools is so that you can know very closely what the abv of your wine really is. The issue with the sg equations is that they are all approximations and like most approximations are more accurate in certain cases than they are in other cases.... Thus by using one of these cool gadgets you can get a much more accurate ABV calculation. One downside of the Ebulliometer is that it works best when the wine is dry. If you have too much residual sweetness in your wine it will throw off the boiling point and your results. How badly this will throw off your calculation.. I am not sure.

 

[Runningwolf]

If I understand this correctly, this is used to determine the APV of a wine?

I think it is cool, but also know that it is very expensive ($300?).

If you know the starting SG, and ferment dry, then wouldn't you already have a good idea on the APV? Why would this expense be worth while? Is there more to this that I am missing?

JohnT I am surprised with you my friend! You're usually pretty up on things but you're way of base on this one. Now John your assignment is; go reasearch this product and price. Please report back with your findings. I'm anxious to hear your comments.

 

[JohnT]

JohnT I am surprised with you my friend! You're usually pretty up on things but you're way of base on this one. Now John your assignment is; go reasearch this product and price. Please report back with your findings. I'm anxious to hear your comments.

RW,

Forgive me. The tree pollen is making me dopey!

Damn device is more like $1,000.00. Still think it's cool, but hardly worth the expense.

 

[RegionRat]

I had to chime in.

A few months ago I put one together for around $150 I think. Here is the link:

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f3/ebulliometer-35761/

It works just fine. Chemistry and Physics are the same where it is glassware of fancy pants stainless steel.

RR

 

[JohnT]

I had to chime in.

A few months ago I put one together for around $150 I think. Here is the link:

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f3/ebulliometer-35761/

It works just fine. Chemistry and Physics are the same where it is glassware of fancy pants stainless steel.

RR

Pictures? (It never happened unless you post pictures).

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

I can get the Alla one in for $949.99

For the home wine maker I don't see much of a use unless you have lots of money to spend ( see me for that). For a winery where you have to be accurate in labeling the ABV, it should be necessary.

 

[RegionRat]

Pictures? (It never happened unless you post pictures).

There are plenty of picture, just look at the whole thread. Also links to where to get all the parts.

RR

 

[Runningwolf]

I can get the Alla one in for $949.99

For the home wine maker I don't see much of a use unless you have lots of money to spend ( see me for that). For a winery where you have to be accurate in labeling the ABV, it should be necessary.

Doug I have no idea what your talking about. I never heard of the Alla one, can you post a link. There is an electric model that runs about $2500 and the usuall one that burns alcohol for about $860. I would be interested in seeing the one you're talking about.

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

here is what I could find:http://www.ldcarlson.com/public catalog/alla instruments/5469_Product_Brochure.pdf
Looks like just a sell sheet.

 

[Runningwolf]

Thanks for posting Doug. Can you tell me or pm me the price for the
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