Review on Tilt Wireless Hydrometer And Thermometer (Orange) by Richard Payne

Benefits: Easily see when fermentation starts and ends without taking a sample. Almost continuous information. The Google Sheet hosted site is already set up and easy to use. Cons: Requires a dedicated smart device in always-on mode for continuous reading. - The smart device must be almost in the fermenter to measure. Cannot communicate with all fermentation chambers (My phone must be in the fridge, some cones don't work with it). Requires multi-point calibration for accurate readings. Initial stage, Krausen, fermenter walls, CO2, etc. There is no mention in the accompanying instructions about the multi-point calibration required or the "Krausen Effect" causing an increase in gravity (yes, an increase) at the start of fermentation. the ability to get static hydrometer readings for three consecutive days to learn about fermentation has decreased. With this device, I noticed that the end of fermentation seemed to be taking longer than I could tell from the hydrometer, and this prompted me to increase the fermentation time by several days than before. Improvements The device can use Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth and optionally connect to the PC application. Then there would be no need to waste a smart device (and that's a screen!). In the attached material, mention the PBW sensitivity (mine sat in PBW for 2 days before I read on the website that it could be harmful.), the Krausen effect and the multi-point calibration required. Or just add a link to your website and remove the "quick start" implying that the device is ready to use. controller), so charging $130 for a device is absurd.