Brew Belts and Glass Carboys?

[bruno]

I bought a couple of heating pads that work well. Just make sure you get the ones that stay on continually.

 

[xanxer82]

I have a brewbelt on the way. I'll need it for my next batch. The temp is getting pretty low around here now. The one and only (my first ever) batch doesn't need it since secondary is due to finish on monday. It stays warm next to the my dresser in the bedroom. Waking up to a nice wine smell in the morning is refreshing.

 

[Brewgrrrl]

My wines overwinter in the living room.

 

[ibglowin]

Pulled out a heating pad tonight, set on low, started a new kit and will use the brew belt on it. Heating pad is on a kit in secondary. Seems like either the yeast is coming back to life or CO2 is coming off.

 

[Wade E]

Heating pads usually use much more electricity.

 

[JimCook]

Exactly the reason why there are more economical and efficient alternatives to the heating pad idea. For instance: http://www.finevinewines.com//Wiz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3365


There was also a recent post using a ceramic tile in place of the Lexan - should do the same thing for the intent of the application.


Heating pads also can create a fire hazard, especially if the carboy were placed on top of one.


- Jim

 

[ibglowin]

You forget I have an unlimited source of

power!

Heating pads usually use much more electricity.  

 

[Wade E]

Jims idea looks awesome and supposedly even more efficient then the brew belt.