what to use for FV bath?

Frogbrew · Dec 22, 2014

As title please, bought a 75w aquarium heater to start with, now need something to sit my 25ltr fv in, I've seen this on ebay which I thought may be ok, what do you guys think or use?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271263231...49&var=570179957234&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

dbg400 · Dec 22, 2014

That's a bit overkill, and will be awkward to use (too tall). The standard flexible garden trug like these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLEXI-GAR...UILDING-MATERIAL-HOLDER-PLASTIC-/141480135754 - in the large size (generally 39 - 42 litres) are ideal. The base diameter is 34 and most of the usual plastic 25L FVs are just under that. You only need to fill the trug to just below the level of the beer in the FV (as otherwise it'll float), so the trug depth of around 33cm is sufficient. It's a setup that works well - just remember to drain the trug *before* you syphon the beer!

Fil · Dec 22, 2014

as long as 4 to 5 inches of the fv sit in the warmer water it will have a good effect. too much depth and as dbg400 says your fv will become buoyant which will be counterproductive

insulation of the system above the warming liquid will help too bubblewrap works well

DoctorMick · Dec 22, 2014

+1 for a 4 quid garden trug, just remember to empty it before siphoning out your beer!

Frogbrew · Dec 22, 2014

Thanks for your replies fellas, garden trug it is then

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