TheWarren Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Hi all, Where's is the best spot for the heat belt on the FV? I've just started a batch and took some temp readings (with a handheld "point and shoot" thermometer) with the heat belt approximately around the middle of the FV. Bottom of vessel - 20°c, just below heat belt - 21°c, just above heat belt - 27°c, top of liquid - 24°c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I have mine about a third up from the bottom. My probes are taped at about two thirds up. When I get my fermenting fridge I'll do what seems to be common practice and place the heatbelts somewhere within the chamber but not directly around the part of the FV where the liquid is sitting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWarren Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kegory said: I have mine about a third up from the bottom. My probes are taped at about two thirds up. When I get my fermenting fridge I'll do what seems to be common practice and place the heatbelts somewhere within the chamber but not directly around the part of the FV where the liquid is sitting. Thanks for the info Kegory. I might move mine down a bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, TheWarren said: Hi all, Where's is the best spot for the heat belt on the FV? I've just started a batch and took some temp readings (with a handheld "point and shoot" thermometer) with the heat belt approximately around the middle of the FV. Bottom of vessel - 20°c, just below heat belt - 21°c, just above heat belt - 27°c, top of liquid - 24°c I always have mine in the middle $ have for years, it seems to remain constant. I have never had an issue so it will stay there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 where is your fv? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWarren Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, beach_life said: where is your fv? Currently in laundry cupboard. Amb temp 18-20° this time of year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 No need for a heat belt then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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