Recommended stir plate for starters

[gava]

Got one of these, they're great!

http://www.digitalhomebrew.com/

 

[HaveFun]

what are your thoughts of this stirrer
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...311645654335?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

cheers
Stefan

 

[Schikitar]

what are your thoughts of this stirrer
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...311645654335?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

I don't have any direct experience with those but I believe the heating part isn't as precise as it really needs to be. I'm personally still just waiting for Digital Home Brew to release their next model, I think it's getting pretty close, they've been receiving parts for assembly I believe.. I do also have some DIY stuff (PC case fan, speed controller etc.,) I was thinking about throwing together..

 

[Andy_27]

what are your thoughts of this stirrer
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...311645654335?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

cheers
Stefan

Mine looks like that one without the PID.Basically, it's heat on or off and it can get get to a boil. I dont use the heater though. I wrap a heat belt round the bottom of the flask and plug it into my temp controller set at 23ish. The heater belt is much gentler which in my mind is easier on the yeast and to control temps without overshooting.

 

[warra48]

Agree with gava. I got mine in kit form from the same source. Very happy with it.
http://www.digitalhomebrew.com/

 

[Schikitar]

Agree with gava. I got mine in kit form from the same source. Very happy with it.
http://www.digitalhomebrew.com/

The problem is they don't have any stock at the moment and haven't done for months!

 

[HaveFun]

$54 + postage for a kit ? or $75 for a complete one incl heat plate ?

I will order one for $75 and give it a go...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...5?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10&rmvSB=true

Cheers
Stefan

 

[Gloveski]

The problem is they don't have any stock at the moment and haven't done for months!

Yeah waiting myself hopefully not much longer , have been checking there Facebook page for updates

 

[HaveFun]

Yesterday i received my new stirring plate

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...5?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10&rmvSB=true

tonight I will try the heater if its stable enough.

Can i use a normal glass jar instead of a fancy flask ?

Cheers
Stefan

 

[laxation]

Yesterday i received my new stirring plate

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-85-2...5?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10&rmvSB=true

tonight I will try the heater if its stable enough.

Can i use a normal glass jar instead of a fancy flask ?

Cheers
Stefan

is the post on that thing a thermometer or the stirrer? i'm a bit confused by it

 

[HaveFun]

is the post on that thing a thermometer or the stirrer? i'm a bit confused by it

it’s a thermometer

 

[laxation]

cheers! that one also says goes up to 1litre, could you still use it for a 3l flask? or would it be too small

 

[HaveFun]

i will get a flask on the weekend and let you know

cheers
stefan