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Review on ๐Ÿ”ฅ Brewing & Fermentation Heat Pad: 120VAC 12 or 25 Watt Heating Mat for Homebrew Beer & Wine Fermenting - Safe for Plastic/Glass Carboy & Bucket Fermentors. Includes Heater Temperature Strip by Christina Reynolds

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Half the price of Fermwrap and twice as good!

Great Seller! I sent an auto reply after sending to make sure the package arrived - I sent a stupid reply because I'm an idiot. Surprised she answered! One of the first times I got a response from a person who guaranteed their product. I promised I'd leave a reply as soon as I've had my last beer. Here are my results using the same thermometer for room temperature and wort temperature: I use a 5 gallon plastic fermenter with 5.5 gallons of honey/water/yeast. Sitting in the living room, in a corner, draft-free, on a 3-inch sheet of Styrofoam, I began fermenting from a block at the bottom of the jug. Room temperature hovered around 45ยฐF for the first 4 days. Should read 53ยฐF fairly consistently. On day 4 I was unhappy with the heat, I tried moving the setup where I found the bottom of the fermenter had a raised lip meaning the heater was barely making contact with the plastic. I tied the heater to the side of the bucket, hoping the latent heat would do the rest. For the past 15 days I've averaged a consistent 65*F - room temperature has dropped to 37*F but should be warm and happy. This heater saved my must from death. It's still bubbling as I type. 14/10 will buy again

Pros
  • Heavy Duty Finish
Cons
  • Volume