WineXpert temp drop in primary...what now

Winemaking Talk - Winemaking Forum

Help Support Winemaking Talk - Winemaking Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

goatster

Junior
Joined
Jan 2, 2007
Messages
9
Reaction score
0
put batch of RJS pinot noir on last night....temp was at 72 when yeast added,,,,,checked tonight and no action...checked temp...it dropped to 64...checked belt and sure enough it was not plugged in...now plugged in and primary covered with blanket...will i have to repitch or should i wait 48 hrs to see if action starts
 
As others said, you should be fine. I wouldn't even expected to see much fermentation yet after over night unless it was warm. I never notice an active fermentation tilla good 24-48 hours after I add yeast. I am a sprinkler though, so that takes a bit longer.


Smurfe
 

Latest posts

Back
Top