We got a cheaper equipment kit under the assumption that we would pick up better items as we went along. Did get a two handle corker though. The kit never came with the traditional spoon so I shaped a stir stick from good oak and cleaned and sanitized it.
Now we need advice before going to the local store again. Its a busy place so I can't expect them to give me all afternoon when so many people come and go.
1. Three peice airlock. Change it to a double bubble? It seems to work OK.
2. I know I need a drill stirrer. Any special favorite type or shape?
3. No measure vial so I used the tester tube after sanitizing. I think I want the tester/theif combo. Yea or nea?
4. Looks like a cheaper bottle filler with a black no spring tip. Upgrade to a different model?
5. I read the carboy handle message on another thread. Carboy cart useful?
6. Suggestions for other items?
Thanks in advance.
Now we need advice before going to the local store again. Its a busy place so I can't expect them to give me all afternoon when so many people come and go.
1. Three peice airlock. Change it to a double bubble? It seems to work OK.
2. I know I need a drill stirrer. Any special favorite type or shape?
3. No measure vial so I used the tester tube after sanitizing. I think I want the tester/theif combo. Yea or nea?
4. Looks like a cheaper bottle filler with a black no spring tip. Upgrade to a different model?
5. I read the carboy handle message on another thread. Carboy cart useful?
6. Suggestions for other items?
Thanks in advance.