Dark Rock Heating Pad With Thermostatic Controller
£29.99
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Heat pad for fermenters. Plug in, place fermenter on top, attach probe, and control temperature easily with the thermostatic controller.
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Description
Dark Rock Heating Pad With Thermostatic Controller
The Dark Rock Heating Mat (or heating pad) can hold a 5 gallon fermenter, it is 30cm diameter. This model includes a thermostatic controller and temperature probe so you can monitor and regulate the temperature of your brew throughout the fermentation.
How Do You Use The Heating Mat?
Plug the heating mat into the mains and place it on a floor or surface. Set the fermenters on top of the heater. The heat will rise from the tray through the fermenter providing a gentle warmth to encourage successful fermentation. You can then attach the temperature probe and LCD thermometer strip to your fermenter, and monitor and regulate the temperature using the external thermostatic controller. This provides a gentle low power heat, so the liquid will not get over hot. Use this pad to ferment wine, beer, and cider.
How Much Power Does The Heating Mat Consume?
The power output of the mat is 30 Watts, using 220/240V. It comes with a UK plug for a UK power supply only.
HOW DO THEY OPERATE?
Heat pads simply warm your brew by about 9°C above ambient temperature. This level was based on data that suggested a typical domestic temperature of 15-18 deg C giving a liquid temperature of 24-27 deg C.
DO THEY HAVE A THERMOSTAT?
The heating trays have a thermal cut-out in case they get too warm, this model also comes with a thermostat to help regulate the temperature. Due to the low power consumption, the element provides a gentle heat meaning some heat loss through the surrounding environment will happen. To achieve higher temperatures, you will need to fully insulate the fermentation area to help retain heat. These pads stay below 30°C (85°F) to prevent killing wine, beer, and cider yeasts.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY ROOM TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 20C?
Although this heating mat has thermostatic control, 20°C is sufficient for most fermentation without added heat.We advise not switching on the heating tray, as it raises fermenter contents by about 9°C above room temperature. This would make the liquid too hot and it will kill the yeast and could produce off-flavours.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY ROOM TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 10C?
If even with the heating tray the temperature is still not up to the one specified for your yeast, you will need to insulate the fermenter to reduce heat loss. This can be as simple as placing a box over the fermenter o even wrapping a jacket round it. This will help keep in the heat and raise the temperature up to a more comfortable level. This is mainly needed in cold winter months when brewing in an unheated room, garage, or shed.
Are The Heating Trays Easy To Clean?
Yes, they are made from silicone, so you can easily wipe and sanitise them.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Undo the ties on the power cord and the thermostatic probe and unwind the cables.
- Plug the Heating Pad into and electrical power supply and switch the power on.
- Attach the probe to the outside surface of the fermenter with an elastic band or tape.
- Press the top Power button on the controller to power the pad.
- Use the up and down arrows to achieve the desired temperature in the display.
- Once the correct temperature is reached, press SET on the controller; the display will flash three times to confirm the setting.
- When the probe reaches the desired temperature, the heating pad will turn off. If the temperature drops, the heating pad will power on again.
To change between C and F, press the SET button when the display is not flashing.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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