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Ends Soon: EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer – Save via Big Spring Sale!, Prime Exclusive

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

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Smart & Fast Digital Hydrometer: EasyDens offers quick measurements in under 5 seconds, providing precision readings for your favorite beverages.
Beer Brewing: Measures specific gravity (SG) and °Plato, perfect for wort gravity testing and fermentation monitoring.
Wine Making: Reads in °Brix, °KMW, °Oechsle, °Baumé, °Babo, and sugar concentration (g/L) covering all essential metrics for wine production.
Alcohol Distilling: Measures alcohol content in % v/v, % w/w, and °Proof, suitable for sugar-free spirits with 0.5 %v/v accuracy.
Automatic Temperature Compensation: Ensures accurate readings regardless of temperature.
Free Mobile App: Includes the Meister App Suite for iOS & Android—track fermentation progress, monitor specific gravity and sugar content, and know the optimal bottling time right from your smartphone.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Enables wireless data transfer to smartphones or tablets via a companion app for real-time measurement monitoring and recording.

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Ends Today: 25% Off Kegland Hop Bong! + Hands on Review

Named purely on its looks and not its function. The Hop Bong is a versatile pressurizable tri-clamp accessory, capable of not only dry hopping oxygen purged hops into fermenters, but also as an inline carbonation/oxygenation accessory.

This is a completely new pressure pack for the basic FermZilla Tri-Conical and All Rounder Fermenters with the new 2″ Tri-Clover Adapted Pressure Lid.

Learn More! Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong

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We get it, life gets busy. But the call of a perfectly brewed IPA is hard to ignore, isn’t it?

To help you rekindle that brewing fire, we’re offering you 25% off one item* on your next purchase. Time to get those grains cracking and revive the brew day magic!

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This works on all Hop Bong models and accessories!

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Hands On Review: Inkbird ITC-308 Dual Stage Temperature Controller + Save via Big Spring Sale!

Updated: March 28, 2025

Inkbird’s ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temperature Controller is a dual stage, pre-wired Digital Temperature Controller

The ITC-308 comes in the original version as well as an updated Wi-Fi enabled model. This review covers both editions of this controller.

Why a Temp Controller?

Temperature controllers, sometimes referred to as over-riding thermostats, can control devices like refrigerators, freezers and fermentation heating devices to provide a consistent temperature for your kegerator, fermentation chamber or brew system. They do this by monitoring the temperature and cycling on and off the device in question. Generally, you will set the device to full cooling or heating power and the temperature controller takes over from there.

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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is an Amazon savings event happening on March of 2025. The sale features thousand of limited time deals including many that will appeal to homebrewers, craft beer lovers, winemakers and cider makers. Homebrew Finds will cover the action from beginning to end!

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale!

As of this update both the ITC-308 and ITC-308+WiFi are included in the mix!

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller – $24.50, Save 32%
Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller – $34.99, Save 31%

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Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse

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Different listings or combos for the ITC-308 may be available – search Amazon for “Inkbird Digital Temperature Controller” – to see what variations may be available

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Dual vs Single Stage

Dual stage means that the ITC-308 can control both a heating and cooling device. Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device. This controller displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. Dual Display shows both measured and set temperature.

Hands on Review Inkbird’s ITC-308 Temp Controller

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Ends Soon: Magnetic Stir Plate + Stir Bar… $15.69 on Big Spring Sale w/Stacking Coupon, Prime Exclusive

LICHEN Magnetic Stirrer with Stirring Bar, 1500RPM Stir Plate

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Compact Design: Our mini magnetic stirrer features a sleek and compact design, perfect for small-scale laboratory or home use. The lightweight and portable nature makes it easy to carry and store
Powerful Motor: Equipped with an upgraded brushless motor, this mixer ensures efficient and consistent mixing, and the powerful magnetic field ensures smooth operation without the need for a stirring bar. Note: Do not mix high viscosity liquids such as epoxy resin and liquid agar
Adjustable Speed: With a variable speed control, you can easily adjust the stirring speed from 300 to 1500 RPM to accommodate different mixing requirements
Safety Features: Designed with safety in mind, this mini stirrer plate features a fully enclosed tempered glass work tray to prevent liquid from flowing into the machine during use. Additionally, it has a non-slip base to ensure stability during operation
Versatile Application: Suitable for use in a variety of settings, including educational laboratories, research facilities and home experiments. Its versatility makes it an essential tool for any science enthusiast

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Use this in combination with an Erlenmeyer Flask to make a yeast starter. A stir plate… keeps yeast in constant contact with nutrients, encourages CO2 to off gas and continuously incorporates oxygen all of that means higher cell counts.

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Ends Today: 25% Off Kegland Hop Bong! + Hands on Review

This is a completely new pressure pack for the basic FermZilla Tri-Conical and All Rounder Fermenters with the new 2″ Tri-Clover Adapted Pressure Lid.

Learn More! Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong

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25% Off a Single Item at MoreBeer!

From MoreBeer:

We get it, life gets busy. But the call of a perfectly brewed IPA is hard to ignore, isn’t it?

To help you rekindle that brewing fire, we’re offering you 25% off one item* on your next purchase. Time to get those grains cracking and revive the brew day magic!

Use code 25-SLWKT8 at checkout to redeem your discount!

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FermZilla Reviews!

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Waterproof Heat Mat [Fermentation Temps] – $9.31 on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

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MET certified Seedling Heat Mat

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MET safety certified；Comply with UL 499；CSA C22.2 No.64
Ensures the root area of seedlings remains between 70℉and 85℉ to ensure growth and increased germination.
Available in 4 sizes: Mini：3.5"x21", Watt: 7.3W ; Small: 10"x20", Watt: 17.5W ; Medium: 20"x20", Watt: 45W ; Large: 48"x20", Watt: 100W
Designing with waterproof construction, our seeding heat mat is safe for use indoor plantings,The new, stronger heating wire and thicker multi-layer construction offer more uniform heating and the durability to withstand rugged greenhouse environments.
The Seedfactor Seeding Heat Mat adopts the latest 7.5MM thickening,105 degrees of high temperature resistant cylindrical SJTW 5.9ft water-proof power cord (thicker than the general power cord, solid, high temperature resistant), safer and more durable, and guarantee the stability of seedling mat safety work.

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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

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You could use this in conjunction with a compatible temp controller to dial in fermentation temps.

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Last Call: Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller [Kegerator or Fermentation]… $24.50 on Big Spring Deals

ITC-308 Dual Stage, Pre-Wired Digital Temperature Controller by Inkbird

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Convenient Design: Plug and play, easy to use; Support Celsius or Fahrenheit reading
Dual Relay Output: Support to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time
Dual Display Windows: You can view the measured temperature and set temperature at the same time
High and low-temperature: Buzzer alarms when the temperature reaches preset temps
Maximum output load: 1100 W (110 V)
Calibration and Compressor Delay: It comes with temperature calibration and compressor delay which can protect your refrigeration

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This controller can control both a heating and cooling device. Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.

Use to control fermentation or kegerator temperatures. This is a great controller. Check out my Hands on Review

As of this update, this great controller is selling for $24.50 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

For some pricing clarity this matches the deal that was offered for Black Friday and Cyber Monday of 2024.

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Homebrew Yeast Deals Roundup… Two Sales End Soon

30% Off BAJA Yeast (ends 3-31)!

If you’re looking for a cold fermenting yeast with a neutral character, BAJA from CellarScience is the perfect candidate. Originally developed and popularized by the Modelo Group, this Mexican yeast strain will produce clean, crisp lagers and finishes dry. Allowing for the balanced expression of malt and hops, BAJA will become your go-to yeast for fermenting Mexican-style light lagers, dark lagers, and cold IPAs.

Every batch is PCR tested to ensure contamination free yeast.

Dosage:
Two sachets are enough to treat a 5–6 gallon batch. When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 2.5–4 grams per gallon of wort. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

Direct Pitch or Rehydrate:
BAJA yeast can be direct pitched with great results by sprinkling it onto the surface of the wort in your fermenter. However, proper hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation and is especially recommended for beer with a starting gravity above 15°P (1.061 SG). To hydrate yeast, first sanitize the yeast pack and a pair of scissors. Boil tap water to sterilize and then cool to 85-95°F (29-35°C). Use 10 grams (0.35 oz) of water per gram of yeast. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes, and then swirl. Use small amounts of wort to adjust the temperature of the slurry to within 10°F (6°C) of the wort temp before pitching. Ferment between 50-57°F (10-14°C).

Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-57°F
Flocculation: Medium-high
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Attenuation: 78-85%
Similar Strains: WLP940
Gluten-freeCellarScience Yeast:

For years liquid yeast has been sold as the higher quality option but times are changing. Yes, 20 years ago dry yeast was made by bread yeast producers and the quality was not as good as liquid yeast. CellarScience is helping to flip that script with the release of five high quality dry yeasts. Cell count and viability is usually higher than commercial liquid yeast pitches, which vary from pouch to pouch and don’t ship well. CellarScience yeast can be pitched directly in most batches of wort, offering significant time savings. Yeast that is quick and easy to use, high quality, and available at a reasonable cost adds up to a tremendous value. Quality yeast that doesn’t “break the brink”.

For a limited time MoreBeer is 30% off BAJA yeast.
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Kveik Yeastery Sale (ends 3-31)

Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.

For a limited time MoreBeer has Kveik Yeastery yeast on sale. $1 off sachets and $20 off bricks.
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Complete Lineup! Kveik Yeastery Yeasts at MoreBeer

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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong + Limited Time DEAL Ends Soon

Updated: March 28, 2025

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review! Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.

There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenter – Hands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.

Limited Time Deal… Save 25%!

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To help you rekindle that brewing fire, we’re offering you 25% off one item* on your next purchase. Time to get those grains cracking and revive the brew day magic!

Use code 25-SLWKT8 at checkout to redeem your discount!

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This works on all Hop Bong models and accessories!

All FermZilla Fermenters & Accessories

Kegland Hop Bong Current Price & Availability:

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30% Off CellarScience BAJA Dry Yeast!

Every batch is PCR tested to ensure contamination free yeast.

Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-57°F
Flocculation: Medium-high
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Attenuation: 78-85%
Similar Strains: WLP940
Gluten-freeCellarScience Yeast:

For a limited time MoreBeer is 30% off BAJA yeast.
No coupon code required
Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses
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CellarScience® BAJA Dry Yeast

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Made in The US Oxygen Regulator – on sale for $4.99!

Oxygenation/aeration generally improves the strength and vigor of your fermentations and helps to decrease lag times.

Made in the US Oxygen Regulator

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Related – Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

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TWO x Waterproof Heat Mats [Fermentation Temps]… $14.65, $7.33 each on Big Spring Sale w/Stacking Coupon, Prime Exclusive

MET Certified 2 Pack Heat Mat

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PREMIUM MATERIAL- This heating mat has a multi-layer high quality composite structure, the middle of the heating wire evenly distributed, and the outer layer of thickened PVC material wrapped. More efficient electrical conductivity, faster thermal conductivity, and more stable structure. The foldable design makes seed warming mat easy to move and save storage space.
PROFESSIONAL HEATING MAT- Perfect for seed germination and plant rooting. A faster growth rate translates to quicker transplant times and higher future yields. Also, it will automatically stop working when the temp is too high to prevent burning the seedlings.
CERTIFIED SAFE & WATERPROOF- IP67 waterproof rating effectively prevents short circuit and easy to scrub clean. No need to disconnect the power supply in advance before moving potted plants or watering.
LATEST HEATING & ENERGY SAVING- The advanced heating technology of this plant heat mat provides your plant with a warm environment. The power of plant heater is only 21W, It is low power consumption and energy saving.
IDEAL GIFT & 365 DAYS WORRY FREE WARRANTY- The thermal conductivity of this heating mat for seedlings can pass through ceramics, plastics, glass, etc. Perfect for indoor gardening and reptile terrariums. Meeting your different daily needs, even in the cold winter months.
Note: Because the product is rolled up and put into the box, so when you first receive it, spread the product may be a little uneven. Only need to power on for 10 minutes, the heating pad will be flat again with the help of heat.

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Note from HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

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Kegland DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve… $14.29! + Hands on Review & Digital Upgrade

DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve With Gauge

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The BlowTie is a diaphragm based adjustable spunding valve used to release pressure from kegs and other pressure vessels. It features a usable range of 4 to 15 PSI, and the diaphragm construction means it has a wider pressure range than spring based spundling valves. This unit can be easily disassembled for cleaning using a phillips head screw driver. Accuracy of the gauge is plus or minus 2 PSI.

A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve – for loads of information on building and using a Spunding Valve.

This is a great homebrew tool! Check out my Hands on Review!
Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the lower 48 states depending on your order size for most items.

For a limited time William’s Brewing has Cannular on sale for just $11.99 as part of their Year End Clearance!

DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve With Gauge – Year End Clearance!

Homebrew Finds is Spunding Central! Build a Spunding Valve! – How and Why << a top resource on the subject

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Upgrade to Digital:

Kegland has released a digital regulator option that works with their great inline regulator and gauge-equipped BlowTie Spunding Valves.

Hands on Review: Kegland Digital Gauges!

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Hands on Review: Fermonster Fermentors + Limited Time Deal… Save 25%

Updated: March 26, 2025

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Limited Time Deal… 25% Off a Single Item at MoreBeer!

From MoreBeer:

We get it, life gets busy. But the call of a perfectly brewed IPA is hard to ignore, isn’t it?

To help you rekindle that brewing fire, we’re offering you 25% off one item* on your next purchase. Time to get those grains cracking and revive the brew day magic!

Use code 25-SLWKT8 at checkout to redeem your discount!

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This works on Fermonster Fermenters!

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Fermonster PET Fermentor

With all of the fermentor choices out on the market, there are plenty of good reasons to not be fermenting in that plastic bucket that came with your starter homebrew kit. Most of us make that realization when we can no longer fool ourselves into calling it “white”, and it carries the aroma of all the previous hop varieties it’s seen. PET Plastic fermentors are the logical next step up from the HDPE plastic buckets.

PET Is far less porous than HDPE. Because of that, it makes for a great oxygen barrier. As a material, HDPE passes through 50x the amount of oxygen over a given time than PET. So PET makes for better long ferments like if you’re lagering (or are just the forgetful type). Glass is an even better oxygen barrier, not allowing any oxygen to permeate it. But from a practical perspective, just like Coca-Cola figured out, glass is heavy and creates a nasty mess when you drop it. PET Is also cooler than that plastic bucket because the fermentor is clear, which allows you to view the exciting chemistry going on inside your brew.

The Fermonster comes in different sizes and options. They come as big as 7 gallons or as small as 1 gallon. And also intermediary sizes of 6 gallons and 3 gallons. You can get it without a spigot or with one if you want to do gravity beer transfers instead of using a siphon.

Compare Models and Prices, Review Continues Below

Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at MoreBeer
Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at William’s Brewing
Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at Amazon – Search “Fermonster – offerings vary
Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at eBay – Search Fermonster – offerings vary
Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at Great Fermentations
Fermonster Fermenters and Accessories at Label Peelers

3 Gallon Fermonster Wide Mouth Plastic Fermenter with Spigot, Air Lock and Stopper

FerMonster 6 Gallon Fermenter

Strange Brew Fermonster Pet Plastic 7 gal Homebrew Beer Making Carboy

FerMonster XL 7 Gallon Fermenter/Carboy

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WATERPROOF 120 mm Fan AND Speed Controller [Stir Plate Project, Kegerator Circulation] – $14.78 on Big Spring Sale, w/Stacking Coupon, Prime Exclusive

GDSTIME 120mm Waterproof Fan with Speed Controller, IP67 12V Computer Fan with AC Plug

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Waterproof Fan with Speed Controller: IP67 rating 120mm computer fan with ac plug are built to withstand the humid dust exist harshest outdoor environments; use device smoothly without worrying about rain, splashes, dusty conditions, or brief submersion
Efficient Cooling: 120mm waterproof fan designed for projects in high humidity or hot confined spaces that requires cooling or ventilation; Such as RV fridge, Grow Tent, Infrared Heater, Terrariums, Vivarium, Biltong Box, Solar Battery Box, AV Cabinet
Speed Adjustable: an variable speed controller with fine tuning knob allows you to freely adjust the computer cooling fan speed according to your needs; whether you require powerful cooling or a quiet work environment
Built to Last Dual Ball Motor: The fan's pcb board and whole motor are iscoated with a cured layer of adhesive film for protection against moisture, water and dust; ip67 fan are designed for maximum airflow and heat dissipation to keep the air circulating
Easy to Install: Includes a 120 mm 12v dc ip67 waterproof cooling fans; 2x metal fan grills; 1x variable speed controller; 4x screws nuts; you can install the fan laid flat or stand upright to keep internal components cooler; rated at up to 50,000 hours
5 Inches 12V DC Brushless Exhaust Fan Spec: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1 Inches (120 x 120 x 25 mm) | Rated Voltge: 12 Volt | Speed: 3000 RPM | Airflow: 108 CFM | Noise: 42 dBA | Rated Current: 0.45 Amp | Power: 5.4 Watt | Static Pressure: 0.2 In H2O

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Possible uses include… putting together a DIY Stir Plate and using this for a recirculating fan in your kegerator – See: Kegerator Beer Line Temperatures & Reducing Foam with a Recirculating Fan
Also: Kegerator Beer Line Temperatures & Reducing Foam with a Recirculating Fan
Also: Make Your Own Stir Plate: 3D Printed Stir Plate Magnet Mounting-Thingy!
Ready Made Stir Plates… StirStarter Stir Plate – 5L Stir Plate – free shipping to US addresses + lifetime warranty. I’ve used the StirStarter for years and I can wholeheartedly recommend it to you.

Waterproof? I’ve never seen a waterproof case-type fan before. Being able to withstand some moisture is a benefit for applications like kegerators, fermentation chambers and stir plates.

3/26 11 PM Central: These are on sale for $16.79 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! A stacking 12% off coupon is available on the product page making this just $14.78 at checkout while the deal lasts. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

GDSTIME 120mm Waterproof Fan with Speed Controller, IP67 12V Computer Fan with AC Plug, 110V 120V 220V AC Powered Ventilation Exhaust Fan for Receiver Terrarium Biltong Box Grow Tent Cabinet Cooling – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Inkbird Dual Stage Temperature Controller… $13.99 on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

Inkbird ITC-1000 Dual Stage Digital Temp Controller by Inkbird

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It does indeed read in deg F
Can control both heating and cooling output
Has an alarm to indicate sensor failure or high temperature
Highly accurate and reliable temperature controller
Be more user friendly than the STC-1000

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Use to help control temperature of your kegerator, fermentation chamber or as part of your brew system. Note that this is an unwired controller and will require some work to implement in your project. See: ITC-1000 Step by Step Build for one possible configuration. If you’re looking for a pre-wired temp controller, consider – ITC-308 – Review.

3/26 1:45 PM Central: This is on sale for $13.99 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Inkbird Temp Control Thermostat ITC1000 Dual Stage Digital Temperature Switch Controller ℃ ℉ Display Heating Cooling Relay NTC Sensor 3D Printer Freezer Fridge Hatching 110 Volt – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Our Top Deal from Day 1 is still on sale!… EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer – Save via Big Spring Sale!, Prime Exclusive

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

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Smart & Fast Digital Hydrometer: EasyDens offers quick measurements in under 5 seconds, providing precision readings for your favorite beverages.
Beer Brewing: Measures specific gravity (SG) and °Plato, perfect for wort gravity testing and fermentation monitoring.
Wine Making: Reads in °Brix, °KMW, °Oechsle, °Baumé, °Babo, and sugar concentration (g/L) covering all essential metrics for wine production.
Alcohol Distilling: Measures alcohol content in % v/v, % w/w, and °Proof, suitable for sugar-free spirits with 0.5 %v/v accuracy.
Automatic Temperature Compensation: Ensures accurate readings regardless of temperature.
Free Mobile App: Includes the Meister App Suite for iOS & Android—track fermentation progress, monitor specific gravity and sugar content, and know the optimal bottling time right from your smartphone.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Enables wireless data transfer to smartphones or tablets via a companion app for real-time measurement monitoring and recording.

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3/26 1 PM Central: This is on sale for $359.20 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

More Fermentation Related!

- Our Fermentation Related Reviews – Fermenters and More
- Yeast Starters and Fermentation Resource Page
- Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation

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Inkbird ITH-10 Digital Thermometer & Hygrometer (Monitor Kegerator & Fermentation Chamber) – $10.49, Save 48% on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

Inkbird ITH-10 Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer Temperature Humidity Monitor

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Convenient Design: Delicate size, portable, and light
Accurate: Record Max. and Min. temperature and humidity
Easy to Use: Support Fahrenheit or Celsius, and read the display easily and immediately
Multipurpose: Suitable for household, guitar case, greenhouse, office, and labs
It is good for a home comfort monitor

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You could use this to monitor kegerator or fermentation chamber temperatures. It shows current temperature along with recording minimum and maximum values. Those figures can help you determine how stable your kegerator or fermentation chamber/area is.

This has a hygrometer function as well. That shows % relative humidity and could be handy for judging whether your Eva Dry (or similar) needs recharged for the purpose of handling excess kegerator and fermentation chamber wetness. See: Damp Kegerator? Fix Kegerator Condensation

3/26 11 AM Central: This is on sale for $10.49 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller [Kegerator or Fermentation]… $24.50 on Big Spring Deals

ITC-308 Dual Stage, Pre-Wired Digital Temperature Controller by Inkbird

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Convenient Design: Plug and play, easy to use; Support Celsius or Fahrenheit reading
Dual Relay Output: Support to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time
Dual Display Windows: You can view the measured temperature and set temperature at the same time
High and low-temperature: Buzzer alarms when the temperature reaches preset temps
Maximum output load: 1100 W (110 V)
Calibration and Compressor Delay: It comes with temperature calibration and compressor delay which can protect your refrigeration

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This controller can control both a heating and cooling device. Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.

Use to control fermentation or kegerator temperatures. This is a great controller. Check out my Hands on Review

For some pricing clarity this matches the deal that was offered for Black Friday and Cyber Monday of 2024.

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2L Erlenmeyer Flask [Yeast Starters] – $20.39 on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

Labvida Narrow Mouth Glass Erlenmeyer Flasks, Vol.2000ml, 3.3 Borocilicate with Printed Graduation, LVC010

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Volume: 2000ml
Material: Made of high quality 3.3 Borosilicate glass, Uniform wall thickness
Convenient to use: Printed graduation, Extra large marking spot
Tolerance: approximately +/- 5%
Meet Standard Specification: ASTM Specification E960, Type I requirements

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Use for yeast starters to increase cell counts to have better and more vigorous fermentations.

3/25 810:30 AM Central: This is on sale for $20.39 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Flask, ERLENMEYER Narrow Mouth ~ PYREX Glass 2L

2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, 3.3 Borosilicate Glass, Karter Scientific 213G15 (Single)

PYREX 2L Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flasks with Heavy Duty Rim, 1/pk

5000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Karter Scientific 213G17 (Single)

United Scientific™ FG4980-5000, 5000mL (5L) Borosilicate Glass Erlenmeyer Flask (Single)

Cole-Parmer Laboratory Glass Erlenmeyer Flask, 6000 mL

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- Our Fermentation Related Reviews – Fermenters and More
- Yeast Starters and Fermentation Resource Page
- Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation

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