Just bought one of these and have yet to use it! Happy to see this review!! They also have a temperature controller for these as well. What do you think about using one of those?
Hi, I do have the RAPT Temp Controller from KegLand and was using it with the heat Wrap if that is the temperature controller that you are meaning. I am very impressed with the RAPT Temp Controller and also the PILL. If you use the PILL as the sensor, the Temp Controller as the controller and the Heat Wrap as the heater, the three together makes one awesome setup. The only way you can improve that is to put it inside a working fridge. That way it can cool and heat the wart and you can setup profiles of what to do and when, then for it to email you once your brew is done. I have two of all three units, and in the next couple of weeks will be ordering two new 6ft high fridges for them.
I have used one before yes, about 5 years ago. It was advertised as a patio/shed heater. It was ok, but I found that it was a little slow to heat up and since it heated the air rather than the fermentation container itself, it took a long time to get to temperature. I think it all depends on where you are brewing and in what container. If for example you are doing it in a 5 litre glass demijohn, a heat pad will probably be best. If you are brewing in a fridge or other tight chamber, then really you can use anything, they are all much the same. My only two concerns are if the heater is to high a wattage, so may heat the wart too quickly, or if it takes too long to heat. It also depends if you are using a temperature controller to only switch on the heat source if it is needed, or it it is on 24/7.
Really, I have several in my brewery and find them ok. I will be interested to try the Kegland Heat Wrap. Did I hear you correct and say it can't be overlapped?@@brewingadvice
@@DrunkDelilahBrewery, heat tubes may be very good and perfect for brewing fridges. It is possible that the one I bought wasn't a good quality one. In answer to your question, yes, on the instruction sheet it does say that you must not wrap it over itself. I think they are worried about it over-heating. For a standard 25-30 litre brewing bucket or carboy, it should be fine size wise.
Looks great - i'm going to get one with my next order.
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Just bought one of these and have yet to use it! Happy to see this review!! They also have a temperature controller for these as well. What do you think about using one of those?
Hi, I do have the RAPT Temp Controller from KegLand and was using it with the heat Wrap if that is the temperature controller that you are meaning. I am very impressed with the RAPT Temp Controller and also the PILL. If you use the PILL as the sensor, the Temp Controller as the controller and the Heat Wrap as the heater, the three together makes one awesome setup. The only way you can improve that is to put it inside a working fridge. That way it can cool and heat the wart and you can setup profiles of what to do and when, then for it to email you once your brew is done. I have two of all three units, and in the next couple of weeks will be ordering two new 6ft high fridges for them.
Mine works great. The velcro didn't last 2 ferments but the heater part is fine.
Sorry to hear that @IrvingtonArms. If you don't mind me asking, what part of the Velcro broke? Did it come unglued from the heat wrap?
@@brewingadvice The buckle part pulled off. I used a few zip ties to hold it on. I think I'll get a few bungie chords to hold it in the future.
That is not good. I will keep an eye on my two to see if they show any symptoms of what happened to yours.
Have you considered a 30w heat tube mate. Work great in a fermentation fridge.
I have used one before yes, about 5 years ago. It was advertised as a patio/shed heater. It was ok, but I found that it was a little slow to heat up and since it heated the air rather than the fermentation container itself, it took a long time to get to temperature. I think it all depends on where you are brewing and in what container. If for example you are doing it in a 5 litre glass demijohn, a heat pad will probably be best. If you are brewing in a fridge or other tight chamber, then really you can use anything, they are all much the same. My only two concerns are if the heater is to high a wattage, so may heat the wart too quickly, or if it takes too long to heat. It also depends if you are using a temperature controller to only switch on the heat source if it is needed, or it it is on 24/7.
Really, I have several in my brewery and find them ok. I will be interested to try the Kegland Heat Wrap. Did I hear you correct and say it can't be overlapped?@@brewingadvice
@@DrunkDelilahBrewery, heat tubes may be very good and perfect for brewing fridges. It is possible that the one I bought wasn't a good quality one.
In answer to your question, yes, on the instruction sheet it does say that you must not wrap it over itself. I think they are worried about it over-heating. For a standard 25-30 litre brewing bucket or carboy, it should be fine size wise.