WineXpert Maintaining Fermentation Temp in cool environment

[ShepherdQ]

Hey WAG, when you use the brew belt around the carboy do you put it directly on the glass or put a cloth in between?

I've got a kit going that still has some fermentation to do (SG 1.05 when I racked to carboy), so I put the brew belt on with cloths wrapped around it. Not sure if it will make enough of a difference (I live in Calgary, Alberta, and the temp in our basement is about 55○F right now).

 

[WAG]

Hey Shep. I put my belt straight on the carboy. Never had any trouble in 2 yrs.

 

[ShepherdQ]

K, thanks. The brew belt is very necessary; I left it off for a day and fermentation slowed right down.

 

[Bob007]

SG was 1.000 just before racking to carboy for secondary fermentation. Temp is at 68 degrees for past 3 days and holding steady. I have the space heater set for 68 and have two blankets covering carboy. The airlock is still percolating ever so slightly so I think I'm good. Directions said not to expect to see much action during secondary.

 

[ShepherdQ]

Bob, not sure if it matters to you or not, but I bet the brew belt is much more efficient than the space heater, both for the wine and your electrical bill!