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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment – on sale for $27.95

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment - Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes - Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

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Highlighted Features
  • Food grade safe stainless steel - only use stainless steel for food or drink
  • Easily attaches to standard drills for quick mixing
  • Multi use mixer for brewing, wine, batter, coffee, beer, potatoes, etc.
  • Can also be used for paint, cement, mortar and other home improvement tasks
  • Lifetime Warranty - We guarantee our food mixer drill attachment tool for life
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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.

 

I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). The thing I haven’t found until now is a stainless steel food grade model.  Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications.

11/19 10 PM Central: These are on sale for $27.95. Shipping is also free to many US addresses.  Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: An Option from Kegland

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4" Hex Drive AG445

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive

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

  • Get your grain bed evenly mixed and break up dough balls in seconds!
  • Using a handheld electric drill, this heavy-duty stirrer makes mashing in a breeze
  • Made from all stainless steel with a 1/4″ hex head to securely attach to your drill

This stainless mixer attaches to an electric drill for easy and thorough mixing of your mash. To get the best mash efficiency it is important to break up dough balls (clumps of grain) and ensure that the grain bed is not compacted. Allowing maximum recirculation through your grain bed will always yield higher extraction / efficiency rates of your brew. Are far as mixing grain goes, this stirrer is much more efficient and less time consuming than a mash paddle or large spoon.

Simply attach to your portable electric drill and secure the 1/4″ hex head tightly.

Overall length is 23.5″ with a mixer diameter of 2.75″. Highly recommended for all sizes of BrewZillas.

KegLand Part Number: KL32247

 

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive AG445

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Oxygen Flow Meter (take the guesswork out of work oxygenation!) – $11.91

Hilitand Gas Flowmeter, LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen Air Gas

Hilitand Gas Flowmeter, LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen Air Gas

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Highlighted Features
  • INSTRUCTIONS:This gas meter is connected to hose to measure unidirectional gas flow
  • MADE OF HIGH QUALITY ACRYLIC:Oxygen air gas meter is made of high quality acrylic, it is transparent and can hold up to 0.6MPa pressure
  • IT IS SIMPLE TO USE:LZQ-2 flow meter with control valve is simple to use, and has 8mm barbs for convenient connection to hoses
  • MEASURABLE GAS:Flowmeter can measure furnace gas, coke oven gas, coal gas, air, nitrogen, acetylene, phosgene, hydrogen, gas, liquefied gas, , flue gas, methane, butane, gas, methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, compressed air, argon
  • MAINLY USED FOR:Flow meter mainly used for detecting the oxygen flow, control oxygen flow and can be used in industry
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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.

 

Using a Flow Meter For Increased Repeatability

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter a flow meter.  This particular model has a range of 0 to 5 LPM.  This model also appears to have an knob that allows you to adjust the flow rate.  Note: .6 MPa is about 87 PSI.

With both time and flow rate you can establish a more reliable baseline to work off of.  This information should also help you to get better repeatability between brews.

Note that these are typically used for medical applications.  I’m not sure what the barb size is.  You will need to figure out tubing and connections to a compatible regulator and aeration/oxygenation stone.

11/10 8 AM Central: These are selling for $11.91. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Hilitand Gas Flowmeter, LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen Air Gas – 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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MoreBeer’s Whisper Aeration Pump – $14.99 + free ship eligible, Limited Availability

Whisper Aeration Pump FE383

Whisper Aeration Pump via MoreBeer

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

Designed to work with our 2 micron sintered stainless stone. 1/8″ barb output.

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $14.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

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Whisper Aeration Pump FE383

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JoyTube Stainless Steel Aeration Stone, 0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone with 1/4" Hose Barb, Stainless Steel Aeration Oxygenation Stone Carbonating Stone for Home Brewing Beer (Pack of 2)
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Joywayus Oxygen Injection System Home Brew Oxygenation Kit Diffusion Stone
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Home Brewing Stainless Steel Diffusion Stone Inline oxygenation Aeration Aerator Kit Oxygenation Diffuser for Wort Chiller Kettle Pump Beer Brewing
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FERRODAY 0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone Stainless Steel Aeration Stone Carbonating Stone with 1/4" Barb for Homebrew Wine Beer Soda Air Stone 0.5 Micron + 20 Inch Silicone Hose
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Ends Today: Made in The US Oxygen Regulator – on sale for $4.49!

homebrewing oxygen regulator

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

Made in the US Oxygen Regulator

Save via Fall Clearance!

William’s has launched a fall clearance sale that discounts a large selection of items by up 60%. No coupon or promo code is required.  Check William’s for current selection and availability.

Fall Clearance at William’s Brewing

  • This is included in the mix and on sale for just $4.49.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the lower 48 states depending on your order size for most items.

Related – Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

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Made in The US Oxygen Regulator – on sale for $4.49!

homebrewing oxygen regulator

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

Made in the US Oxygen Regulator

Save via Fall Clearance!

William’s has launched a fall clearance sale that discounts a large selection of items by up 60%. No coupon or promo code is required.  Check William’s for current selection and availability.

Fall Clearance at William’s Brewing

  • This is included in the mix and on sale for just $4.49.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the lower 48 states depending on your order size for most items.

Related – Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

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Oxygen Flow Meter (take the guesswork out of work oxygenation!)

Oxygen Air Flow Meter, LZQ-1 Air Flow Rate Gauge 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, Gas Flowmeter

Oxygen Air Flow Meter, LZQ-1 Air Flow Rate Gauge 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, Gas Flowmeter

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Highlighted Features
  • Acrylic transparent panel with black float for easy reading.
  • High measurement accuracy ,applicable to many scenarios requires high accuracy.
  • Simple, practical and efficient,convenient and useful.
  • The gas flow meter is a meter that measures the flow of gas and is installed in the pipeline to record the amount of gas flowing.
  • Can measure furnace gas flow, coke oven gas, gas, air, nitrogen, acetylene, phosgene, hydrogen, gas, nitrogen, liquefied gas, , flue gas, methane, butane, , gas, biogas, Carbon dioxide, oxygen, compressed
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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.

 

Using a Flow Meter For Increased Repeatability

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter a flow meter.  This particular model has a range of 0 to 5 LPM.  This model also appears to have an knob that allows you to adjust the flow rate.  Note: .6 MPa is about 87 PSI.

With both time and flow rate you can establish a more reliable baseline to work off of.  This information should also help you to get better repeatability between brews.

Note that these are typically used for medical applications.  I’m not sure what the barb size is.  You will need to figure out tubing and connections to a compatible regulator and aeration/oxygenation stone.

Oxygen Air Flow Meter, LZQ-1 Air Flow Rate Gauge 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, Gas Flowmeter 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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MoreBeer’s OxyWand .5 Micron Oxygenation Stone and Wand – $23.99, Matches 2016 Deal! + Hands on Review

The OxyWand™ - 0.5 Micron

MoreBeer’s OxyWand!  26″ long stainless steel oxygenation wand.  .5 micron sintered stone.  1/4″ flare fitting means the OxyWand can be easily disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing.

From MoreBeer: “Yeast across the World have a new best friend, the OxyWand™. Insert the oxygenation wand into your fermenter and pump in thousands of microscopic oxygen bubbles for 1-2 minutes to improve the health of your yeast. Healthy yeast produce amazing flavors and have the stamina to completely finish fermentation.”‘

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That is not the only reason yeast love the OxyWand™. Yeast hate to compete with bacteria and you hate to drink them. Sintered stainless stones are made of tightly compressed stainless steel powder to create a porous block through which oxygen can flow. This micro maze is also the perfect environment for bacteria to live in after the stone has been used once in wort. That is why we love to boil our stones prior to use. The stone on the OxyWand™ is connected via a 1/4″ flare fitting and can easily be removed and cleaned after use and then boiled before your next brew day.

The assembly is 26″ long and will easily reach the bottom of glass carboys, dropped into stainless conicals, Speidel fermenters, etc. The 0.5 micron size stone is designed specifically for use with compressed oxygen tanks. You will want to use 1/4″ tubing. See the recommended regulator below to connect to disposable style compressed oxygen cylinders available from your local hardware store.

The advantage of using compressed oxygen to oxygenate is speed – you can oxygenate your wort in 60 seconds as opposed to 5 minutes with aeration. This .5 micron stone can only be used with compressed oxygen because an aeration pump does not supply enough pressure. If you are looking for an Oxywand to use with aeration pumps please see the 2 micron version.

 

Check out our Hands on Review of the OxyWand – note, the review features a slightly different combo.  It’s the same OxyWand, the difference is the addition of an O2 regulator in the reviewed setup.

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

The OxyWand™ 0.5 Micron FE392

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this matches a deal of the day that was offered in May of 2016.

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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment - Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes - Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

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Highlighted Features
  • Food grade safe stainless steel - only use stainless steel for food or drink
  • Easily attaches to standard drills for quick mixing
  • Multi use mixer for brewing, wine, batter, coffee, beer, potatoes, etc.
  • Can also be used for paint, cement, mortar and other home improvement tasks
  • Lifetime Warranty - We guarantee our food mixer drill attachment tool for life
Learn More

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.

 

I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). The thing I haven’t found until now is a stainless steel food grade model.  Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications.

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: Food Grade Option from Kegland

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4" Hex Drive AG445

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive

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

  • Get your grain bed evenly mixed and break up dough balls in seconds!
  • Using a handheld electric drill, this heavy-duty stirrer makes mashing in a breeze
  • Made from all stainless steel with a 1/4″ hex head to securely attach to your drill

This stainless mixer attaches to an electric drill for easy and thorough mixing of your mash. To get the best mash efficiency it is important to break up dough balls (clumps of grain) and ensure that the grain bed is not compacted. Allowing maximum recirculation through your grain bed will always yield higher extraction / efficiency rates of your brew. Are far as mixing grain goes, this stirrer is much more efficient and less time consuming than a mash paddle or large spoon.

Simply attach to your portable electric drill and secure the 1/4″ hex head tightly.

Overall length is 23.5″ with a mixer diameter of 2.75″. Highly recommended for all sizes of BrewZillas.

KegLand Part Number: KL32247

 

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive AG445

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Made in The US Oxygen Regulator… $9.99

homebrewing oxygen regulator

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

  • As of this posting, William’s Brewing has these for just $9.99.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Made in the US Oxygen Regulator

Related – Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

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Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Oxygen Flow Meter w/ Duotight Fittings FE401Pictured: Oxygen Flow Meter w/ Duotight Fittings FE401 via MoreBeer

Most oxygen regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Knowing flow rate gives you the missing piece to the puzzle. This allows you to know what rate of oxygen is going into your wort.

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Oxygen Flow Meter [Assist with Wort Oxygenation]

Oxygen Flowmeter,Air Flowmeter Oxygen Air Flow Meter,Lzq5 Flowmeter 2.5-25Lpm Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

Oxygen Flowmeter,Air Flowmeter Oxygen Air Flow Meter,Lzq5 Flowmeter 2.5-25Lpm Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

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Highlighted Features
  • Made of high quality acrylic, it is transparent and can hold up to 0.6MPa pressure
  • This gas meter is connected to hose to measure unidirectional gas
  • Can measure blast furnace gas, oven gas, coal gas, air, nitrogen, acetylene, phosgene, hydrogen, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen peroxide, flue gas, methane, butane, chlorine gas, methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, compressed air, argon
  • It is simple to use, and has 8mm barbs for convenient connection to hoses
  • Mainly used for detecting the oxygen , control oxygen and can be used in industry
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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.

 

Oxygen Flowmeter,Air Flowmeter Oxygen Air Flow Meter,Lzq5 Flowmeter 2.5-25Lpm Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas – 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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CNBTR LZQ-3 0-10 LPM Tube Type Acylic Flowmeter Gas 8mm Hose Fitting Oxygen Flowmeter Regulator Flow Meter
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JIAWANSHUN Oxygen Flow Meter 0.1-1.5LPM Gas Flow Regulator Gas Flowmeter with Copper Connector for Oxygen Air
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Oxygen Flowmeter,Air Flowmeter Oxygen Air Flow Meter,Lzq5 Flowmeter 2.5-25Lpm Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas
$14.11

Using a Flow Meter For Increased Repeatability

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter a flow meter.  This particular model has a range of 0 to 5 LPM.  This model also appears to have an knob that allows you to adjust the flow rate.  Note: .6 MPa is about 87 PSI.

With both time and flow rate you can establish a more reliable baseline to work off of.  This information should also help you to get better repeatability between brews.

Note that these are typically used for medical applications.  I’m not sure what the barb size is.  You will need to figure out tubing and connections to a compatible regulator and aeration/oxygenation stone.

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Hands on Review: MoreBeer’s Fermentap Magnetic Stir Plate + Limited Time DEAL

MoreBeer’s Fermentap Stir Plate along with a 3,000 mL Erlenmeyer Flask

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!

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $58.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Fermentap Magnetic Stir Plate Y705

This is valid 5/30/24 only while supplies last

About Stir Plates and Erlenmeyer Flasks

Stir plates are pretty simple machines. There’s a small electric motor in a housing with a flat surface for you to set your vessel on that has wort needing to be stirred. When the motor spins, a magnetic field is created as a by-product of the electric motor. This is used together with a small plastic-coated magnet that looks like a small capsule, called a stir bar. If your flask is filled with wort, the stir bar spins around at the speed of the electric motor in the stir plate and creates turbulence in your wort. It creates a vortex like an underwater tornado as the spinning motion pulls wort down towards it and then flings it away when it contacts the stir bar.

This underwater tornado is the key to the stir plate’s success in preparing starters. This stir plate motion has two functions: 1) Keeping the yeast constantly in suspense and not letting them settle out, 2) The constant circulation of wort helps expose all of the wort to the surface where it can interact with incoming oxygen and purge CO2 developed by the yeast’s fermentation processes. There have been experiments done that show you can more than double the amount of yeast cell growth in a starter made with a stir plate versus a starter that doesn’t.

The vessel of choice for starters made on a stir plate is the Erlenmeyer flask (named after a German chemist who invented it in 1860). Its wide, flat base make it stable to sit on your brew table or on the stir plate without concerns of it getting bumped and tipping over. And very importantly, its flat bottom allows your stir bar to rest in the center and spin. A glass growler with its domed-in bottom, will not keep the magnet centered and then won’t work to stir the wort.

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Fermentap Magnetic Stir Plate – Magnetic Y705 via MoreBeer

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2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, 3.3 Borosilicate Glass, Karter Scientific 213G15 (Single)
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5000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Karter Scientific 213G17 (Single)
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United Scientific™ FG4980-5000, 5000mL (5L) Borosilicate Glass Erlenmeyer Flask (Single)
$55.65

When looking for Erlenmeyer flasks, you want to make sure you get one made with Borosilicate glass. It is less sensitive to growth/shrinkage with temperature extremes, meaning it can go through thermal shock with less risk of breaking. But there’s an important caution here. Borosilicate is not recommended for direct heating. I heard from a Customer Service Manager at a homebrew shop about the horrific pictures he got from someone that was carrying their boiling starter wort from stove to sink when the glass bottom broke and showered his [sandaled] foot with glass and 200 degree wort. So boil in a separate vessel before pouring into your flask, or let it sit and cool a bit before you move to the cooling stage.

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Last Call… William’s Brewing Oxygen System w/Stainless Wand, Tubing and .5 Micron Stone – on sale for $44.29 via Spring Sale

Oxgenation System from William’s Brewing

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

Why aerate your wort? Yeast needs oxygen to reproduce and produce strong cell walls. If the cell walls are weak, the yeast will have a low tolerance for alcohol, and can die before fully fermenting out the wort. Particularly in worts with starting gravities in excess of 1.050, this can contribute to long lag times, slow ferments, and higher than normal finishing gravities. Like an air stone in a fish tank provides oxygen for fish to breathe, wort aeration provides needed oxygen for yeast respiration and growth.

The advantage of the Oxygen Aeration System is that the wort can be aerated to 60% of its oxygen holding capacity in just 20 seconds, something that takes our Air Aeration System 5 minutes to accomplish. This shorter aeration means less foaming of the wort before pitching, an important consideration in higher gravity beers. This system includes a .5 micron aeration wand, for thorough oxygen dispersion.

Includes 22″ Aeration Wand with a .5 micron stainless aeration stone, 4′ of tubing, and an Oxygen Regulator for standard hardware store oxygen welding tanks. Pictured red oxygen bottle is not included, these disposable 1.4 and 2.1 ounce left hand thread bottles can be purchased at any hardware store in the welding or brazing section. One bottle will aerate 20 to 30 batches. Pictured glass carboy is not included.

Why buy a William’s Oxygen Aeration System? It has a 22″ U.S. made stainless wand, longer than any other system, so you can easily reach the bottom of a 5 or 6 gallon fermenter without dipping the plastic tubing into the wort.

Unlike other Oxygen Aeration Systems, which feature imported regulators and wands, all parts are made in U.S.A.

 

Includes oxygen regulator (made in the US) for use with disposable oxygen bottles (not included, typically found at local hardware stores), tubing, stainless steel wand and .5 micron aeration stone.

  • William’s Brewing is discounting loads of merchandise as part of a limited time Spring Clearance Sale.
  • This is included in the mix and marked down 26% to $44.29.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

William’s Oxygen Aeration System – Spring Clearance Sale

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William’s Brewing Oxygen System w/Stainless Wand, Tubing and .5 Micron Stone – on sale for $44.29 via Spring Sale

Oxgenation System from William’s Brewing

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Why aerate your wort? Yeast needs oxygen to reproduce and produce strong cell walls. If the cell walls are weak, the yeast will have a low tolerance for alcohol, and can die before fully fermenting out the wort. Particularly in worts with starting gravities in excess of 1.050, this can contribute to long lag times, slow ferments, and higher than normal finishing gravities. Like an air stone in a fish tank provides oxygen for fish to breathe, wort aeration provides needed oxygen for yeast respiration and growth.

The advantage of the Oxygen Aeration System is that the wort can be aerated to 60% of its oxygen holding capacity in just 20 seconds, something that takes our Air Aeration System 5 minutes to accomplish. This shorter aeration means less foaming of the wort before pitching, an important consideration in higher gravity beers. This system includes a .5 micron aeration wand, for thorough oxygen dispersion.

Includes 22″ Aeration Wand with a .5 micron stainless aeration stone, 4′ of tubing, and an Oxygen Regulator for standard hardware store oxygen welding tanks. Pictured red oxygen bottle is not included, these disposable 1.4 and 2.1 ounce left hand thread bottles can be purchased at any hardware store in the welding or brazing section. One bottle will aerate 20 to 30 batches. Pictured glass carboy is not included.

Why buy a William’s Oxygen Aeration System? It has a 22″ U.S. made stainless wand, longer than any other system, so you can easily reach the bottom of a 5 or 6 gallon fermenter without dipping the plastic tubing into the wort.

Unlike other Oxygen Aeration Systems, which feature imported regulators and wands, all parts are made in U.S.A.

 

Includes oxygen regulator (made in the US) for use with disposable oxygen bottles (not included, typically found at local hardware stores), tubing, stainless steel wand and .5 micron aeration stone.

  • William’s Brewing is discounting loads of merchandise as part of a limited time Spring Clearance Sale.
  • This is included in the mix and marked down 26% to $44.29.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill,Meat Chopper,Hamburger Chopper,Potato Masher,304 Stainless Steel Meat Whisk for Stirring Eggs,Chocolate,Butter,Patties and Cream

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill

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  • 304 Stainless Steel — Our hand mixer is made of food grade 304 stainless steel,safe enough for food contact,will not rust and soldering is solid.Don't worry about safety issues.
  • More Powerful and Cost-Effective — Compared with ordinary mixers,the hand mixer beater is smaller in size and the connected drill rotates faster,allowing the task of mixing large quantities of ingredients to be completed in one go.
  • Wide Range of Uses — Not only can it be used to stir eggs,chocolate and batter,pittes and cream,it can also be used to stir other liquids such as paint.
  • Used with Standard Hand Drill — Connect the hand held mixer attachment to a universal electric drill,no need to connect to the power source,easy to use indoor and outdoors,and can quickly mix ingredients.
  • Easy to Clean — The meat whisk are dishwasher safe and the one-piece design with no other extra seams makes cleaning simple and easy.
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I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications. Note that the drill is not included.

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill,Meat Chopper,Hamburger Chopper,Potato Masher,304 Stainless Steel Meat Whisk for Stirring Eggs,Chocolate,Butter,Patties and Cream – 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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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

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Oxygen Flow Meter (stop guessing when oxygenating wort!)

Flow Meter, 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, LZQ-1 Air Flow Rate Gauge, Air Oxygen Flow Meter Suitable for Gas, Air, Nitrogen, Acetylene, Phosgene, Natural Gas

Flow Meter, 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, LZQ-1

Why An Oxygen Flow Meter?

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter an oxygen flow meter.  A flow meter, gives you an idea of flow rate

Flow Meter, 1~5LPM Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Measuring Flowmeter Gauge, LZQ-1 Air Flow Rate Gauge, Air Oxygen Flow Meter Suitable for Gas, Air, Nitrogen, Acetylene, Phosgene, Natural Gas – 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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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment - Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes - Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

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  • Food grade safe stainless steel - only use stainless steel for food or drink
  • Easily attaches to standard drills for quick mixing
  • Multi use mixer for brewing, wine, batter, coffee, beer, potatoes, etc.
  • Can also be used for paint, cement, mortar and other home improvement tasks
  • Lifetime Warranty - We guarantee our food mixer drill attachment tool for life
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I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). The thing I haven’t found until now is a stainless steel food grade model.  Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications.

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons – 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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Also: Food Grade Option from Kegland

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4" Hex Drive AG445

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive

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  • Get your grain bed evenly mixed and break up dough balls in seconds!
  • Using a handheld electric drill, this heavy-duty stirrer makes mashing in a breeze
  • Made from all stainless steel with a 1/4″ hex head to securely attach to your drill

This stainless mixer attaches to an electric drill for easy and thorough mixing of your mash. To get the best mash efficiency it is important to break up dough balls (clumps of grain) and ensure that the grain bed is not compacted. Allowing maximum recirculation through your grain bed will always yield higher extraction / efficiency rates of your brew. Are far as mixing grain goes, this stirrer is much more efficient and less time consuming than a mash paddle or large spoon.

Simply attach to your portable electric drill and secure the 1/4″ hex head tightly.

Overall length is 23.5″ with a mixer diameter of 2.75″. Highly recommended for all sizes of BrewZillas.

KegLand Part Number: KL32247

 

Premium Stainless Steel Drill Powered Mash Stirrer & Mixer | 1/4″ Hex Drive AG445

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Ferroday 0.5 Micron Stainless Diffusion Stone & Silicone Tubing

Ferroday 0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone Stainless Steel Aeration Stone Carbonating Stone with 1/4" Barb & 20" Silicon Hose for Homebrew Wine Beer Soda (Stone0.5)

FERRODAY 0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone Stainless Steel Aeration Stone Carbonating Stone with 1/4″ Barb for Homebrew Wine Beer Soda Air Stone 0.5 Micron + 20 Inch Silicone Hose

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  • [ Healthy Food Grade Material]: The Whole 0.5 micron diffusion stone is made of 304 Stainless Steel, which let our 0.5 micron aeration stone anti-corrosion & high temperature resistant & Durable. 20 inch gas line is made of food grade Silicone.
  • [ Unique Carbonated Flavour]: 0.5 micron diffusion stone produces smaller & finer bubbles which can make the gas combines with liquid faster. Make draft beer, home brew soda and other drinks more delicate, more exquisite and more fresh.
  • [ Various Use]: 0.5 Microns aeration stone is best for oxygenation & carbonation. Use this air stone to oxygenate wort and carbonate beer/ soda prior to fermentation. Works great for other drinks as well
  • [ Connect With Fittings]: Attaching the aeration stone barb to a 1/4″ ID hose, and the other side of the hose can be attached with the “gas in” post on a keg and then connect the keg with CO2 regulator.
  • [ Boiled Clean]: The 0.5 micron diffusion stone needs to be boiled in water to get clean & unclog the pores. Sometimes if the aeration stone get blocked, can be dipped in acid for 15 seconds and then rinse with water.

 

Possible homebrewing uses include – carbonating, oxygenating and aerating.

FERRODAY 0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone Stainless Steel Aeration Stone Carbonating Stone with 1/4″ Barb for Homebrew Wine Beer Soda Air Stone 0.5 Micron + 20 Inch Silicone Hose – 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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Oxygen Flow Meter [Assist with Wort Oxygenation]

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

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  • This gas flowmeter has 8mm barbs for convenient connection to hoses to measure unidirectional gas .
  • lpm meter is mainly used for detecting the oxygen , control oxygen and can be used in industry.
  • This gas flowmeter is made of high quality acrylic, it is transparent and can hold up to 0.6MPa pressure.
  • This meter air can measure furnace gas, coke oven gas, coal gas, air, nitrogen, acetylene, phosgene, hydrogen, gas, liquefied gas, carbon dioxide, oxygen, compressed air, argon, etc.
  • strive to provide you with high quality and convenient service. You are welcome to us if you have any problem about our product, will give you a satisfactory reply.
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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.

 

Using a Flow Meter For Increased Repeatability

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter a flow meter.  This particular model has a range of 0 to 3 LPM.  This model also appears to have an knob that allows you to adjust the flow rate.  Note: .6 MPa is about 87 PSI.

With both time and flow rate you can establish a more reliable baseline to work off of.  This information should also help you to get better repeatability between brews.

Note that these are typically used for medical applications.  I’m not sure what the barb size is.  You will need to figure out tubing and connections to a compatible regulator and aeration/oxygenation stone.

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas – 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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Oxygen Flow Meter [Assist with Wort Oxygenation]

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas

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Highlighted Features
  • This gas flowmeter has 8mm barbs for convenient connection to hoses to measure unidirectional gas .
  • lpm meter is mainly used for detecting the oxygen , control oxygen and can be used in industry.
  • This gas flowmeter is made of high quality acrylic, it is transparent and can hold up to 0.6MPa pressure.
  • This meter air can measure furnace gas, coke oven gas, coal gas, air, nitrogen, acetylene, phosgene, hydrogen, gas, liquefied gas, carbon dioxide, oxygen, compressed air, argon, etc.
  • strive to provide you with high quality and convenient service. You are welcome to us if you have any problem about our product, will give you a satisfactory reply.
Learn More

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.

 

Using a Flow Meter For Increased Repeatability

Most regulators that homebrewers use for oxygenating wort are simple setups – Example – via William’s Brewing.  They attach to disposable oxygen tanks (typically sourced from a local hardware store) and are little more than on and off valves.  No gauges, no pressure control (other than the degree to which you open and close the valve) and no flow control.

Time and rate give you an idea of how much oxygen you’re really adding to your wort.  Time is easy to track.  Rate, not so much, at least with typical homebrew O2 regulators.  If you want more or less oxygen for your next batch, it’s mostly a guessing game.

Enter a flow meter.  This particular model has a range of 0 to 3 LPM.  This model also appears to have an knob that allows you to adjust the flow rate.  Note: .6 MPa is about 87 PSI.

With both time and flow rate you can establish a more reliable baseline to work off of.  This information should also help you to get better repeatability between brews.

Note that these are typically used for medical applications.  I’m not sure what the barb size is.  You will need to figure out tubing and connections to a compatible regulator and aeration/oxygenation stone.

FTVOGUE Gas Regulator LZQ-2 Flowmeter 0-3LPM Flow Meter with Control Valve for Oxygen/Air/Gas – 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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