Keeping Temperatures for MLF
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Stressbaby
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I've used them for seeds. I'm sure they vary in size but the ones I've used could probably hold 4-6 six gallon carboys. If you have used them before you know that they can get pretty hot. I wouldn't put a glass carboy on a germination mat directly.
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Just looked for these on Amazon and the vast majority are 10" x 20.75" in size. Mine are much bigger than that, I think closer to 20" x 48" in size.
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If you use a heating pad or mat, my suggestion is to stand it between carboys, it has worked well for me in the past. Heating a carboy directly on the bottom with a layer of lees can produce some funky flavors. The side heating has the added benefit of creating a convection current that helps to circulate the wine.
