How many licks does it take before the kitty has too much Kahlua ?
That's a very good question. The answer is yes, but I really treat the charts - and they vary depending on your source - as a "don't go below these FSO2 (free SO2) levels". For instance, a red wine with a pH of 3.7 would be protected at 40 FSO2 on the chart that I use.
By adding more FSO2 than the minimum, do you generally decant to off-gas some of that SO2? Sorry for all the questions - I usually just sit back and read what other ask (I find I learn more by listening than speaking).
All the sources I find say SO2 is NOT a source of headaches -- high levels may cause respiratory problems, but not headaches. The typical cause is histimines.
Nope. At the levels we are discussing, the SO2 is undetectable by normal humans. Given what is allowed in the food industry, the levels we're talking about are also very low.
I wasn't really going to get into the source of headaches since that may be too controversial for a forum like this. I guess there's more SO2 in raisins than most heavily dosed commercial wines. I always leaned toward dosing toward the minimum end of the tolerance and keeping the pH toward the lower end as well. I have a few wines I'm aging long term but most I look to be consumed within around (4) years. I'm always questioning my own choices and like to compare to those like @crushday (and MANY others) who I believe have more knowledge on the subject. BTW - thanks to ALL!
Crushday. You said assembling..was this a kit? Looks very nice. The wife and I have talked about putting in a greenhouse, just curious about yours.
Well, I think that's kind of subjective. One cat's too much might be another cat's not enough!
Yes, it’s a semi custom kit - you pick a style and accessories and they build to order. I ordered it in April 2021 and it was delivered in pieces the Wednesday before thanksgiving. We also had the chore of sealing each piece for waterproofing between the rain storms that plague our region every fall and winter. We’ve had 80 inches of rain since November - thus the rented dry box. I ordered the greenhouse from sturdi-built in Portland, Oregon. They are one of the best in the industry if you want wood, which we did.
People forget that "professional" literally means ONE THING: someone getting paid to do something. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with skill level. I know about the trades by doing, and the number of times I have had to stop professionals working on my place and tell them that is not acceptable work is not insignificant.
Overall, I've had good luck working with competent tradesmen, but as I said, check references. The guy who wired our addition and the HVAC guy were fantastic.
I considered this, as the contractor used the cheapest possible components. However, it's a 3 gang box, lots of room and not a lot of wires. There was no need to push hard.
.. I am a computer user. What goes on inside the box is only one step removed from magic.
