One way to keep wine must warm

[olusteebus]

I need to degass some more and clarify some Pinot Grigio which has not cleared much in 2 1/2 months. Using a heating pad, an external thermostat and some bungy cords, I have set this up.

I taped the thermostat sensor to the bottom of the carboy and when it reaches the correct temperature, it will cut off the heating pad. If you look at the thermostat, you will see a yellow light, that means that the heat is on. The plug that I plugged the pad in also has a light to show when power is available. This is the first time I have used this in this manner and I do think it will be more efficient than the water bath method I have been using. The water bath method can allow me to do two carboys at one time.

 

[gaboy]

I have the same thermostat but cannot figure how to wire it to work with a Brew Belt, Any tips?

 

[sour_grapes]

I have the same thermostat but cannot figure how to wire it to work with a Brew Belt, Any tips?

Does this help? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71d%2BzBa1qsS.pdf

 

[olusteebus]

I will need to see how I did mine later today.

 

[gaboy]

THANKS, Sour Grapes, the directions with the unit are VERY confusing to a wiring novice!!

 

[olusteebus]

It took me some time to figure it out. Here is a video that will tell you how to do it. Let me know if any other questions.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TvX1Zz1-Y[/ame]

 

[gaboy]

It took me some time to figure it out. Here is a video that will tell you how to do it. Let me know if any other questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TvX1Zz1-Y

THANKS for pointing this out, it clarifies everything!!