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VP41. I wish I could use the kitchen but my wife would kill me :) I wanted to try a product like fermwrap but do not see any options for 54L Demijohns

Thanks Heather, how do you maintain the temperature at 68 degrees during the winter?

Thanks John! I will try that next time. I was worried that I did not soak the barrel properly so this is good news!

Low 60's

Hi All! Does any one know why my barrel only shows signs of seepage only after I top off? It not so much a leak where it pools on the floor but seepage on the barrel ends. After a day it drys out again. Thanks!

Hi All! I always had issues with stuck MLF and I think its due to the cold temps in my basement. What does everyone here use to keep 54L demijohns warm during MLF? Thanks!

I have 6 five gallon glass Carboys and 4 large fermentation tubs and floor corker for sale. Items located in Stamford, CT Carboys: 15$ea obo Fermentation tub: 50$ ea obo Italian style floor corker: 40$ obo

Thanks again! Do you have any recommendations on where to source the NaOH?

Ok perfect, I'll try that. I have 25% phosphoric acid. Should I be worried about the shelf life of this as well or does it keep well?

Do I need to dilute to .01 sodium hydroxide and .3 hydrogen peroxide? Or can I just use the the .1 sodium hydroxide and 3% hydrogen peroxide for the test?

The chems are pretty fresh. I just bought the hydroxide peroxide and my sodium hydroxide has been kept in the fridge and is less then a year old. I diluted 3% hydrogen peroxide to .3% and .1n sodium hydroxide to .01n. I have the vintners valley A/O setup. I guess my question is it possible for...

Hi All! So I have some 2013 Amarone which I am about to bottle but wanted to make sure the free SO2 was at the right level before bottling. The pH is 3.3 and the first result after running the AO was 3 ppm free SO2. I ran the calculation to achieve a 26ppm level and added the appropriate amount...

Count me in! :)

Still needs some time...you will probably start seeing some spots later tonight

Usually takes 24 hours to fully develop...how long has it been?

I've also read that mineral oil is good to use on the rusted spots...any thoughts on mineral oil versus food grade lubricant?

Thanks John and Mike. How about if I sand the rusted area and then use food grade lubricant on top? I was looking at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015ZQ5MQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 But it says for use where incidental food contact may occur...

Hi All, My press is starting to get some rust and wanted to get some opinions on what the best way to fix it is. I heard of some people sandblasting it and adding a powder coat(is that food grade?) also was thinking of sanding down the rusted parts and buying some gondola paint from PIwine...

Hey John, yes it did finally stop leaking...took a while but it sealed up on it own without using any beeswax! Now I am thinking about another one to add to my collection.

Thanks Greg! I will try to test it again tonight and go very slowly this time. Hopefully that was the issue and I do not need a new PH meter.