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I do have one I'm just lazy. Thanks for the advice.

Can the wine spoil if it ferments too long? I'd rather leave it and be sure it's done than risk giving someone bad guts. I'm in no rush.

Is Camden tablet necessary?

I've been making the Rose that's in the opening post of the big wow thread. It's been fermenting for 2 weeks. Slowed right down now but I can still see bubbles rising in the wine. Is this ok? Should I attempt to stabilise? I haven't taken a reading.

I'll try and do that then. Can't see it being straight forward halting those gel packets. Will get vin clear next time:thumb:

Picked up some finings in Wilkos yesterday for a quid. Says it will treat 23l of wine but I only want it for a 1 gallon batch. There aren't any instructions with it. Is it ok to add it all or should I dilute some in a glass of wine and add a quarter of it back?

Pretty good. Enjoying some now.

I left another Demi John full in the garage for a further week and it has lightened up a little more and looks great.

I know. There wasn't enough to fill that bottle so I'll drink it tonight. Got a load of full bottles that I've corked.

Well here is the finished product. It's a bit darker than I expected but nice and clear now.

Racked it into 2 glass demijohns so hopefully that will help as well

That must take ages. Seems like a lot of work compared to the drill wand.

Yes loads. Looks like you were right

I've managed to make one from a coat hanger and used it with my drill. Wine is brown again lol. Will update in a few days when it clears again.

On making one now :thumb: