Matt,
My apologies, I missed the part when you said you already had an aquarium
heater. I'll try to slow down my reading.....:-)
Al

"Matt Shepherd" > wrote in message
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>
> "Alfonse" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Matt,
> > Why not just use a brew belt that wraps around the outside of a carboy
or
> > bucket. At about $20, its cheaper than a reliable aquarium heater and
does
> > not have to be placed inside the must.
> > Al
> >
> Non-bitter answer: I like the control over the must temperature I can get
> with an aquarium heater -- it's in the liquid and automatically regulates
to
> 64-80F, depending on where you set it, +/- one degree. I can drop it in
and
> leave it for a few days without having to check to see if I'm
> over/underheating.
>
> Bitter answer: I live in Sherbrooke, Quebec, where there's one brew shop
> that leaves a bit to be desired. Great guys, but not what you'd call
> well-stocked.
>
> Practical answer: I already have the heater.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion, though.
>
> - Matt
>
>