FERMENTATION AND TEMPERATURE

This channel is designed to offer insight and background on the science, art and practice of making alcohol based products at home.

[blairgetz]

George where didI’d you purchase the electrical fittings for the aquarium heater?
Hanks,
Blair

[blairgetz]

George, please tell me what the electrical connection in the fermentation lid is called and where to purchase, thanks in advance, Blair Getz

[Matti_H_]

A little trick I use to make sure there are no leaks is to squeeze the fermenter sides or push down on the lid enough to pop the airlock one time ( I use the S shaped air locks) when the pressure is then released from the sides or top of the fermenter then the airlock will show different levels in a negative way (wants to suck the airlock water back in) if the level in the airlock holds at this negative (uneven) level then you know there is no leak.

[wendyhunter]

George You are the Man. My go to Man Teacher!!!!. Thank You once again and Happy Distilling...

[davidallen]

I haven't gotten around to installing an element to my 5.5 gal. cookpot still. I'm using an 1800 kw induction cooking plate and would like to know if those alum. heating blankets with a foam sandwich would survive the cooking process and would it be an advantage to rap the pot? Since the induction cooker only heats the center of the pot, there seems to be little heat radiation coming from the edge of the cooking eye. So would it help to maintain equal heating from bottom to top of pot. Do you think it would increase efficiency and save time. Is it worth it? Thanks for all your help.

[BucksBe]

One of the few channels where I like before even watching... Such a wealth of knowledge 🙏

[chilledandthrilledforever]

Love this channel, I wish that I had George as a teacher in school.

I am getting ready to do my very first run, have followed all of his instruction after hours of watching, which were never boring, of course I did look up the information on other channels as well along with google research.

Collecting the equipment for ph, hydrometers, hygiene and of course the still itself.

One improves opon a set of ever developing skills, Math, Science and resourcefulness. Love this hobby, you are always learning.

Thanks George....

[gregorytoddsmith]

A bitter 50° in Texas. Ha!
Woke up to 17° in Wyoming this morning. Typically we go subzero often in February here with wind that turns your clothes around.
I understand why folks go south for the winter. Sitting in front of a space heater sippin some spirits learning from George...Nice!

[mesavage]

Instead of cutting the power cable and going thru all that electrical and mechanical work just create a water bath. Do this by setting your fermenter or several fermentors into a container filled with a sufficient amount of water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 high of the fermenters with water and use the submersible heater to control the water bath at 78 degrees F. Another advantage of using a water bath is that when the yeast are fermenting at a high rate they can cause the temperature in the fermenter to rise above 78 degrees F (this is very likely in the most active phase, 2-3 days) the extra water in the water bath will prevent the temperature from rising above 78 degrees F. The yeast will love it and so will you.
This brand of submersible aquarium heater is preset for 78 degrees F and is not adjustable but does a great job at keeping the water at the preset temperature of 78 degrees F.
NICREW Preset Aquarium Heater, Submersible Fish Tank Heater with Electronic Thermostat, 100 Watt, for 10 to 25 Gallon Tank, UL Listed.

[mikesutube]

Another alternative is a carboy heater blanket. Just wrap, secure with a bungee and plug in. $25 from Amazon and is very versatile.

I like the bulkhead connector idea you used on your lid.

As always, another useful and informative video.

Cheers my friend!

[PhilipBailey-vv]

George. You are greatly appreciated and missed. I hope you will one day come back to teach us once again.

Philip
Virgina

[derknizotts]

I'm in TX also, used to live right down the way from you in Killeen. I'm here because I'm dealing with this issue WEEKLY now.

[dominiquedunienville]

love the shows, all the way from south africa. Very informative explained well. You manage to keep me coming back to watch more and more. Still a novice but with the guidance you offer. I am sure ill be able to get some good product out. Thanks a bunch.

[antoniopfpf]

I watched a video where you added stabilizers I guess to keep the alcohol content from changing is my understanding. Do I need to use a stabilizer when making wine? And if not would it be best to if I'm trying to keep the same alcohol percentage?

[sykesgeo]

ty george my ferment went to 61f overnight and stoped fermenting i went to the pet smart and picked up a heater cant wait to try keep up the videos you teach us so much :)

[garrymcgaw]

Keep'em coming Sir, we'er sucking theses vids up like oxygen!. Cheers mate.

[robertralph]

Hi George I recently purchased three aquarium tank heaters for my fermentation barrels. My question is where can I find the waterproof connectors with the non solder type wire termination. I’ve searched Amazon but I’m not sure of the terminology to use in the description search soldering those pin connections is a pain a huge hassle when it comes to breaking it down and cleaning thanks for any help you can provide and thanks for all the info you share . Happy distilling!!!

[michaelford]

I'm in the process of building a small room to do my fermentation in. My plan was to hook up a small heater in there plugged into the PID controller I built from your video. Is there any reason this wouldn't work? btw love this channel. You've taught me so much. And its extremely helpful and easy to understand. Thanks again and keep the great videos coming.

[adrianatoscano]

This video wasn’t at all what I was looking for... BUT your energetic personality got me entertain so all I can say now.Very knowledgeable and great tips for whom ever need it.Thank you

[joshspain]

Man I just started and am using a homemade still that you built in one of your videos..thank you your such a great teacher..