Brewing Mate Heat Belt has a variable power output thermostat allowing you to dial in the exact fermentation temperature and keep the yeast healthy and thriving. It stays pretty cool there over the summer, but in the winter, it gets a little colder than ale yeasts would prefer for ideal fermentation. Besides wrapping a blanket around your beloved brew baby in the cooler months, there is the option of more reliable heating.

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If it needs to be warmer lower the belt, if it is getting too warm, slide it up the outside of the vessel. Brews can be harmed by getting too hot as well as too cold, so be sure to check on them, especially if the air temperature is regularly changing. You need to take a few basic steps, brew away from draughts (hot and cold), if using a heating device then brew away from things such as radiators where the temperature will fluctuate and affect the heating device, and brew away from direct sunlight.The Better Brew heat belt is designed to be used during primary fermentation and to aid the start of secondary fermentation. Heat pads are made to take the weight of the fermenter complete with wort in it, so around 25-30 kgs. With a pad, you're unable to do this, and may potentially cook your yeast turning your hard work into a giant bandaid. Your brew will be much better if you can maintain a constant temperature instead of it going up and down. The TopBrewing™ heat belt is designed to be used during primary fermentation and to aid the start of secondary fermentation.

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Whilst we endeavour to make sure that glass bottles are packed as well as possible we cannot send out replacement for any breakages.Heater trays are designed for the size of vessel you are brewing in, 1 demijohn, 2 demijohn and 25 litre fermenting vessel.

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The superb design also allows it to fit around a pressure barrel to aid the start of the secondary fermentation. Better Brew heating pad- This heater pad is permanently on and gives off a constant warm gentle heat so it is important that regular checks should always be made to ensure that the correct temperature is being maintained. Remember, in low temperature fermentation may stall and in high temperature the yeast will produce off flavours. First, we were hard-pressed to find a heating belt with its own temperature controller, so if you want the most control possible, you’ll need to invest in a temperature controller.The most popular size is the TE25 which hold up to a 25 litre vessel, as it can also be used to stand smaller vessels on, such as 1 or 2 demijohns. The heat pad gives an even distribution of warmth due to heat rising through the brew, and is more efficient because almost the entire heating surface area is in contact with the fermenter. It wraps around your standard 6-gallon fermentation bucket and does an excellent job of maintaining a consistent temperature. If you like to brew in small batches or if you’re also making wine or kombucha at home, this is perfect for smaller fermenters. Versatile: The heat belt heater can be used with a wide variety of fermenters, making it a versatile tool for home brewers.

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Consider using a heater device in conjunction with a timer if needed, temperatures are often lower on a night so it may be sufficient to have the heater set to apply heat at night only if the brew is getting too warm with it on constantly, or perhaps 2 hours on, 2 hours off etc. Space-Saving: The heat belt heater is a small, compact device that takes up very little space, making it ideal for small brewing setups. All sizes and measurements are approximate but we do try to make sure that they are as accurate as possible. It also is the only belt we found that had its own temperature controller, but sadly it didn’t work as well as we hoped.

You may decide to insulate the vessel by carefully insulating it (by wrapping it up etc) so that less heat escapes and this helps the device to keep the liquid warm.