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Kegtron – Smart Keg Monitor System – Track keg levels from your phone! + Hands on Review

Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor - Single Tap | Track Your Keg Levels From Your Phone | Upgrade Your Taps

Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor – Dual Tap Expansion Unit | Track Your Keg Levels From Your Phone | Upgrade Your Taps

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  • UPGRADE YOUR TAPS – Wirelessly monitor your kegerator or taps at the bar
  • ALL ON YOUR PHONE – Monitor all of your kegs from your phone or tablet
  • STOP THE GUESSWORK – Don’t be surprised by empty kegs. Track volume served, volume remaining, servings remaining and more
  • QUICK AND EASY – Install it yourself quickly and clean-in-place with your beverage lines
  • EXPANDABLE – Add expansion monitors to grow as needed. Works with small kegerators to large bars & restaurants

Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor, monitors the beers you have on tap and let’s you know how much each keg is holding.  Works with a companion smart phone and tablet app.

Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor – Dual Tap Expansion Unit | Track Your Keg Levels From Your Phone | Upgrade Your Taps – note that this is available in multiple versions to accommodate different line counts

Learn More!  Hands on Review: Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor

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Hands on Review: Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor

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.

Kegtron Smart Keg Monitor

Let’s face it, some homebrew gear is purely a luxury item. You’ll hear people ask, “Yeah, but how does that make your beer better?” Sometimes you can rationalize your flashy gear because it allows your brew process to be more repeatable, or take less time. Kegtron doesn’t make your beer taste better, it doesn’t improve your brew process, and it doesn’t make your brew day faster. But it’s something more than just brewery bling.

When I first saw the Kegtron keg monitor, it seemed just like a silly way to part homebrewers from their money. It looked cool, but it definitely didn’t seem like something I’d get excited about. And then I tried it.

Kegtron sells 2 models. One for a single tap, one for a dual. The measurement is done by some fancy digital flow meters inside the housing of the unit. There is a circuit board that keeps track of how much beer goes through the flow meters and stores that data on the board. It also has a Bluetooth transmitter that broadcasts this information to an app on your phone/tablet that you’ve paired through the app.

Since the flow meters just keep track of how much beer goes past them, you have to enter into the app how much beer you start with. You hook up your keg, tell it how many gallons are in it, and it tracks from there, deducting beers each time it measures 12 ounces has gone by. It’s customizable, so if you want to count beers by the pint (U.S. or Imperial) instead of 12 oz. bottle, you can do that. The display on the app tells you how many “drinks” are left in the keg. And since you also input to the app what size your keg is (2.5 gallon, 5 gallon, 1/2 barrel, etc.), along with telling you how many beers are left, it has a colorful graphic to show what percentage of your keg is left.

In the app, you can name each of your beers, so if you have more than one Kegtron tap being monitored, they all show up on your screen and you can keep track of each beer with its own space on your display. Since the data is stored on the Kegtron unit itself, and it uses Bluetooth to communicate to your app, if you leave the house and get out of Bluetooth range, you don’t see your beer lists. So it’s intended to be a display at home next to your kegerator, or on your phone so you can direct your underlings to run downstairs and fetch you what you want from the comfort of your couch.

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Kegtron provided me a single-tap unit to try out and review at home. I saw it on display at Homebrew Con in Portland, displaying a club’s list of taps and their various stages of keg emptiness. I wasn’t sure that in a less busy setting it would provide the same value. What I found was it got me excited about what I had on tap (like I needed help). It was cool watching it accurately count down the drinks with each glass filled. I have a 4-tap keezer, and I found myself gravitating to whatever I had on the tap with the Kegtron just because it was fun. After a couple weeks I found myself wanting it on all of my taps. It was just so cool, and suddenly seemingly useful to know exactly how much beer was left in each tap. I was a convert.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $10 Off One, $50 Off Two + Hands on Review

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Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As of this posting, these are selling for $135.  Check the product page for current price and availability.

Works With: AIH is discounting orders by up to $50 based on order total via their Brew More, Save More Sale.  Buy 1 and you’ll qualify for $10 off (you’d be just $15 short of qualifying for $30 off).  Buy 2 of these, so you’re setup to monitor two batches at once and realize the full savings of $50.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $117.45 (in pink only) + hands on review

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Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

These have been pretty consistently selling for $135 since we started posting about them here on HBF.  For whatever reason, AIH and Austin Homebrew Supply have both raised the price to $140 on all versions except for pink.  I’m not sure if this is a sign of things to come or a temporary anomaly.  Anyway the pink on is still $135 as of this posting.  Check the product page for current price and availability.

13% Off!  Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting order of $49 or more by 13%.  No coupon code is necessary.  Nearly everything, including many items that are already on sale work with this sale.   A few exceptions apply.  See Terms and Conditions for complete details.  13% Off Adventures in Homebrewing! | Bundles with Sale Items!   That makes the TILT (in pink only) $117.45.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $114.75, Save $20.25 + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

Save 15%!  Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting order of $49 or more by 15%.  No coupon code is necessary.  Nearly everything, including many items that are already on sale work with this sale.   A few exceptions apply.  See Terms and Conditions for complete details.  15% Off Adventures in Homebrewing! | Bundles with Sale Items! That’s a savings of $20.25 per Tilt.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $10 Off One, $50 Off Two + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As of this posting, these are selling for $135.  Check the product page for current price and availability.

Works With: AIH is discounting orders by up to $50 based on order total via their Brew More, Save More Sale.  Buy 1 and you’ll qualify for $10 off (you’d be just $15 short of qualifying for $30 off).  Buy 2 of these, so you’re setup to monitor two batches at once and realize the full savings of $50.

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $10 Off One, $50 Off Two + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As of this posting, these are selling for $135.  Check the product page for current price and availability.

Works With: AIH is discounting orders by up to $50 based on order total via their Brew More, Save More Sale.  Buy 1 and you’ll qualify for $10 off (you’d be just $15 short of qualifying for $30 off).  Buy 2 of these, so you’re setup to monitor two batches at once and realize the full savings of $50.

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

Works with Brewfather App!  Sign up for a free trial! – check out our Hands on Review

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $117.45, Save 13% + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

Another 13% Off!  Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting order of $49 or more by 13%.  No coupon code is necessary.  Nearly everything, including many items that are already on sale work with this sale.   A few exceptions apply.  See Terms and Conditions for complete details.  13% Off Adventures in Homebrewing! | Bundles with Sale Items! That’s a savings of $17.55 per Tilt.

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer – $114.75 via eBay Flash Sale + Free Shipping & Hands on Review

Version 3 TILT™ Bluetooth HYDROMETER AND THERMOMETER w FREE Spare Battery - BeerTILT Bluetooth Hydrometer via eBay Seller Lion Brewing Solutions

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Tilt has completed several design updates and we are currently shipping the new single cap Tilt. Order yours today. Satisfaction guaranteed

Tilt is a wireless hydrometer that lets you instantly read your brew’s specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally save the data automatically to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. See our Apps section for more information.

Our goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it’s fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easy to track.

Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:

  • Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters including all stainless steel conicals and buckets.
  • Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
  • Efficiency: We’ve reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery.
  • New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As if this posting, this is eBay offering is selling for $135.  Shipping is also free to select addresses.  Check the listing for up to the minute price, description and availability.

Stacking Flash Sale: As of this posting eBay is discounting most things by 15% when you use coupon code PSAVETODAY and use the eBay app to make your purchase.  Maximum discount is capped at $100 and you can only use this coupon one time per eBay account.  You can add multiple items to your cart.  Check out my post on this sale for application ideas.  This discount makes this just $114.75.  Check the offering page for current availability.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $117.45, Save $17.55 + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

Another 13% Off!  Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting order of $49 or more by 13%.  No coupon code is necessary.  Nearly everything, including many items that are already on sale work with this sale.   A few exceptions apply.  See Terms and Conditions for complete details.  13% Off Adventures in Homebrewing! | Bundles with Sale Items! That’s a savings of $17.55 per Tilt.

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Hands on Review: Plaato Digital Airlock – WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing

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.

Plaato Digital Airlock

There are more products entering the market for monitoring your fermentation progress digitally, and recording the data. I’ve used a wireless digital hydrometer for a year now. Worlds are opened when you can track your gravity over time and adjust fermentation conditions based on what you see. Dry hop addition timing and fermentation temperature adjustments can be custom-tailored to each batch to make sure it reaches its best potential.

The Plaato digital airlock design principle is based on chemistry. The major resulting products of fermentation are alcohol (ethanol) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Research has shown that the change in gravity of fermenting beer is roughly proportional to the creation of CO2. To get the math to work, you start with the Original Gravity and volume of wort so you know how much total sugars are there. Then as you measure CO2, you can keep track how much of that sugar has been converted to alcohol. The team at Plaato started with this principle and then conducted a bunch of fermentations to develop the algorithm that runs in the Plaato software to track the gravity.

Related: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer

The digital airlock is roughly the size of a 3-piece airlock, and you fill it half-way up with water. CO2 pushes up through that water in the form of gas bubbles. The body of the Plaato airlock has a “bubble divider” that takes the blobs of CO2 and divides them into evenly sized bubbles to pass by the sensor. The airlock is actually counting the number of bubbles, not measuring the time between bubbles. In this manner, it can tell the difference between a small bubble and a large “glug”. The fermentation of 5 gallons of wort produces many hundreds of thousands of these uniform-sized bubbles to be counted.

The data is transmitted via Wi-Fi to Plaato servers, and the App on your smartphone reads that data and plots it out. It plots three things: 1) gravity, 2) running total of bubbles produced, and 3) room temperature from a sensor in the body of the airlock. The meter is powered by a standard USB cable (6 ft cable provided, you need to provide the AC/DC converter plug).

Screenshot showing manual gravity corrections

The airlock has a learning feature so if you take a gravity reading yourself during fermentation and want to adjust the reading from your Plaato, you can manually enter this. With all of this data from all of the airlocks going home to the mothership, Plaato has the ability to adjust/improve their bubble count algorithm from every customer’s fermentation.

Get the Gear: PLAATO Airlock – WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing – 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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$30 Off CoolBot Pro WiFi Enabled Walk-In Controller

CoolBot Pro Walk-In Cooler Controller (WiFi Enabled) FE636

CoolBot Pro Walk-In Cooler Controller (WiFi Enabled) via MoreBeer

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The CoolBot Pro brings you all the great features of the standard CoolBot with added WiFi connectivity, allowing you to monitor and control your cold room from your smartphone through the free mobile app. The CoolBot Pro enables a standard air conditioner to cool a room or space down to 34°F. Easily installs with no tools or electrical knowledge required.

The CoolBot Pro comes paired with the Jumper WiFi relay module, which installs on the outside of your cold room. Once the jumper is connected to your wireless network, you can use the free mobile app to control your CoolBot from virtually anywhere with a WiFi connection. Monitor your cold room remotely, adjust temperatures on the fly, or program the app to send you notifications if something is amiss. Whether you’re on the go during a busy work week or taking some well-earned R&R, CoolBot Pro has your back!

Standard A/C units available from any hardware or appliance store have lots of power, but they are electronically restricted to not go below 60°F. This is because they would freeze up. Commercial refrigeration for walk-in coolers combat freeze with increased surface area on the fins and fans. Instead the CoolBot technology uses multiple sensors, a heating element and programmed micro-controller to control your air conditioner in such a way that the unit can go below 60°F and not freeze up. The CoolBot cannot give you 100% of the BTUs listed on your air conditioner, nor is suitable for large brewery or winery walk-ins. But it is perfect for wine cellars, beer storage, fermentation, and many other applications.

Easy to install within 30 minutes with no tools or electrical knowledge required. While we can’t tell you exactly what size space you can cool because of ambient temperatures and insulation factors, we recommend you google CoolBot. They have sold over 45,000 of these so there are lots of reviews and actual installs out there. We offer free shipping on this unit, ship fast from both coasts, and have great customer service.

This type of system is also very efficient. Most commercial systems are power hogs with large fans that are always running. Residential A/C units are made for efficiency. The CoolBot Pro will also shut down the compressor for a short time when the unit is running at its highest level of inefficiency, as it nears freeze up.

  • Trusted CoolBot technology now with WiFi connectivity and mobile app
  • Allows a standard window air conditioner to cool a room to 34°F
  • Interactive refrigeration for Brewing, Winemaking, Restaurants, Agricultural Purposes & More
  • Mobile app: remote temperature reading and adjustments, receive critical alerts, data storage and reporting
  • Cool Bot Pro and Jumper WiFi relay module included
  • Free mobile app features require WiFi connection
  • Made in the USA
  • Controller Dimensions: 6.5″ x 3.4″ x 1.1″
  • Jumper Dimensions: 4″ x 3.6″ x 1.1″

 

As of this posting, MoreBeer has this for $399. Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

$30 Off!  As of this posting, MoreBeer is discounting most orders of $170 or more by $30.  Use promo code EZ30 to save $30 off qualifying orders of $170 or more. Check out our post on this sale for a large list of application ideas.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $114.75, Save $20.25 + Hands on Review

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Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

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Stacks With: For a limited time AIH is discounting most orders of $49 or more by 15%.   No coupon code is necessary.  Discount will be reflected at checkout. This sale works with the Tilt and makes them just $114.75.  That’s a savings of $20.25.

Works with Brewfather App!  Sign up for a free trial! – check out our Hands on Review

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CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ 32GB – for temp control, automation, Digital Kegerator & more – $69.99 on Woot

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ 32GB – (Your Choice: Kit) via Woot

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CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Kits
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is the latest production Raspberry Pi 3 featuring a 64-bit quad core processor running at 1.4 Ghz. It incorporates enhanced built-in dual-band WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2/BLE and faster Ethernet.

Both kits include a Raspberry Pi 3 case as well as a high performance Class 10 MicroSD Card pre-loaded with NOOBS. Just Plug and Play!

The included CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB power supply (UL Listed) is specially designed and tested for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+. This power supply incorporates a noise filter to provide the highest stability.

(Your Choice of Kit)

Ultimate Starter Kit Includes:

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (B Plus) with 1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU (BCM2837B0)
  • 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  • Dual Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN, Enhanced Ethernet Performance
  • Class 10 High Performance MicroSD Card – Raspberry Pi Recommended MicroSD Card with NOOBS
  • CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply with Noise Filter (UL Listed) specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (5-foot cable)
  • Premium Quality Raspberry Pi 3 Case
  • Premium Quality HDMI Cable with CEC support (6.5 feet cable)
  • Heat Sink
  • GPIO and Resistor Colors Quick Reference Cards
  • CanaKit GPIO to Breadboard Interface Board
  • GPIO Ribbon Cable
  • Full-Size Large Breadboard
  • 32 x M/M Jumper Wires
  • 10 x M/F Jumper Wires
  • RGB LED
  • 2 x Red LEDs
  • 2 x Green LEDs
  • 2 x Yellow LEDs
  • 2 x Blue LEDs
  • 2 x Push Button Switches
  • 10 x 220 Ohm Resistors
  • 5 x 10K Ohm Resistors
  • CanaKit General Guide for Beginners to Electronic Components
  • CanaKit General Assembly Guide

Super Retro Gaming Kit Includes:

  • This kit is ideal for running operating systems such as RetroPie
  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (B Plus) with 1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU (BCM2837B0)
  • 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  • On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Retro Gaming Case (Integrated Fan Support)
  • 2 x Retro Gamepads (6-foot cable)
  • 32 GB Samsung EVO+ Micro SD Card with OS Download Wizard (Internet connection is required)
  • USB MicroSD Card Reader
  • CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply with Noise Filter
  • High Quality HDMI Cable with CEC support (6-foot cable)
  • Set of 2 Aluminum Heat Sinks
  • USB keyboard and mouse is required for installation
  • Internet connection is required for installation
  • Games are NOT included

NOTE: The 32GB MicroSD card may appear less than 32GB when inserted into a PC as it is pre-partitioned. The remaining space can be expanded as desired.

 

This could be used to put together a temperature controller or for brew system automation and control.  Or use this in conjunction with Raspberry Pints to display a digital tap list with or without flow meters to track pints served and beer remaining.

Got a great homebrewing related Raspberry Pi Project?  We’d love to share the details with your fellow homebrewers.  Email us the deets.

As of this posting, Woot has this starting at $69.99.  Valid today 2/8/19 only while supplies last.  Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free]. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the Woot page.  Check Woot for today’s offering.

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Related: RaspberryPints Digital Tap List – Step by Step Tutorial

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer – $10 Off One, $50 Off Two + Hands on Review

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

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As of this posting, these are selling for $135.  Check the product page for current price and availability.

Works With: AIH is discounting orders by up to $50 based on order total via their Brew More, Save More Sale.  Buy 1 and you’ll qualify for $10 off (you’d be just $15 short of qualifying for $30 off).  Buy 2 of these, so you’re setup to monitor two batches at once and realize the full savings of $50.

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing!

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CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit 16 GB Edition – for temp control, automation, Digital Kegerator & more

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit - 16 GB Edition

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit – 16 GB Edition

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  • Raspberry Pi 3 (RPi3) Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz 1 GB RAM
  • On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
  • 16 GB Micro SD Card (Class 10) – Raspberry Pi Recommended Micro SD Card pre-loaded with NOOBS, USB MicroSD Card Reader
  • CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter – Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (UL Listed)
  • High Quality Raspberry Pi 3 Case, Premium Quality HDMI Cable, 2 x Heat Sinks, GPIO Quick Reference Card, CanaKit Full Color Quick-Start Guide

 

This could be used to put together a temperature controller or for brew system automation and control.  Or use this in conjunction with Raspberry Pints to display a digital tap list with or without flow meters to track pints served and beer remaining.

Got a great homebrewing related Raspberry Pi Project?  We’d love to share the details with your fellow homebrewers.  Email us the deets.

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit – 16 GB Edition

Related: RaspberryPints Digital Tap List – Step by Step Tutorial


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Announcing: CoolBot Pro WiFi Enabled Walk-In Controller

CoolBot Pro Walk-In Cooler Controller (WiFi Enabled) FE636

CoolBot Pro Walk-In Cooler Controller (WiFi Enabled) via MoreBeer

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

The CoolBot Pro brings you all the great features of the standard CoolBot with added WiFi connectivity, allowing you to monitor and control your cold room from your smartphone through the free mobile app. The CoolBot Pro enables a standard air conditioner to cool a room or space down to 34°F. Easily installs with no tools or electrical knowledge required.

The CoolBot Pro comes paired with the Jumper WiFi relay module, which installs on the outside of your cold room. Once the jumper is connected to your wireless network, you can use the free mobile app to control your CoolBot from virtually anywhere with a WiFi connection. Monitor your cold room remotely, adjust temperatures on the fly, or program the app to send you notifications if something is amiss. Whether you’re on the go during a busy work week or taking some well-earned R&R, CoolBot Pro has your back!

Standard A/C units available from any hardware or appliance store have lots of power, but they are electronically restricted to not go below 60°F. This is because they would freeze up. Commercial refrigeration for walk-in coolers combat freeze with increased surface area on the fins and fans. Instead the CoolBot technology uses multiple sensors, a heating element and programmed micro-controller to control your air conditioner in such a way that the unit can go below 60°F and not freeze up. The CoolBot cannot give you 100% of the BTUs listed on your air conditioner, nor is suitable for large brewery or winery walk-ins. But it is perfect for wine cellars, beer storage, fermentation, and many other applications.

Easy to install within 30 minutes with no tools or electrical knowledge required. While we can’t tell you exactly what size space you can cool because of ambient temperatures and insulation factors, we recommend you google CoolBot. They have sold over 45,000 of these so there are lots of reviews and actual installs out there. We offer free shipping on this unit, ship fast from both coasts, and have great customer service.

This type of system is also very efficient. Most commercial systems are power hogs with large fans that are always running. Residential A/C units are made for efficiency. The CoolBot Pro will also shut down the compressor for a short time when the unit is running at its highest level of inefficiency, as it nears freeze up.

  • Trusted CoolBot technology now with WiFi connectivity and mobile app
  • Allows a standard window air conditioner to cool a room to 34°F
  • Interactive refrigeration for Brewing, Winemaking, Restaurants, Agricultural Purposes & More
  • Mobile app: remote temperature reading and adjustments, receive critical alerts, data storage and reporting
  • Cool Bot Pro and Jumper WiFi relay module included
  • Free mobile app features require WiFi connection
  • Made in the USA
  • Controller Dimensions: 6.5″ x 3.4″ x 1.1″
  • Jumper Dimensions: 4″ x 3.6″ x 1.1″

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PLAATO Airlock – WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing + Hands on Review

PLAATO Airlock - WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing

PLAATO Airlock – WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing

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

  • FERMENTATION ANALYZER. Plaato is the world’s first non-invasive fermentation analyzer.
  • WIFI-CONNECTED. Get access to the fermentation straight on your phone from wherever you are.
  • MEASURES: Specific Gravity + Fermentation Activity + Alcohol Content + Temperature
  • UNIQUE BATCH REPORTS. From every batch a unique batch report will be generated. Helps you keep track of your work and progress.
  • RED DOT AWARD WINNER 2018. “The technically and aesthetically sophisticated design of Plaato brings the airlock traditionally used in beer brewing into the digital age”. – The Red-Dot Jury.

PLAATO Airlock – WiFi Fermentation Analyzer for Homebrewing


Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer & Hands on Review: Plaato Digital Airlock

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer – $114.75 via eBay Flash Sale + Free Shipping & Hands on Review

Version 3 TILT™ Bluetooth HYDROMETER AND THERMOMETER w FREE Spare Battery - BeerTILT Bluetooth Hydrometer via eBay Seller Lion Brewing Solutions

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

Tilt has completed several design updates and we are currently shipping the new single cap Tilt. Order yours today. Satisfaction guaranteed

Tilt is a wireless hydrometer that lets you instantly read your brew’s specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally save the data automatically to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. See our Apps section for more information.

Our goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it’s fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easy to track.

Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:

  • Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters including all stainless steel conicals and buckets.
  • Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
  • Efficiency: We’ve reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery.
  • New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As if this posting, this is eBay offering is selling for $135.  Shipping is also free to select addresses.  Check the listing for up to the minute price, description and availability.

Stacking Flash Sale: As of this posting eBay is discounting nearly everything by 15% when you use coupon code POPUPSAVINGS.  Maximum discount is capped at $100 and you can only use this coupon one time per eBay account.  You can add multiple items to your cart.  Check out my post on this sale for application ideas.  This discount makes this just $114.75.  Check the offering page for current availability.

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer – $114.75 via eBay Flash Sale + Free Shipping & Hands on Review

Version 3 TILT™ Bluetooth HYDROMETER AND THERMOMETER w FREE Spare Battery - BeerTILT Bluetooth Hydrometer via eBay Seller Lion Brewing Solutions

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

Tilt has completed several design updates and we are currently shipping the new single cap Tilt. Order yours today. Satisfaction guaranteed

Tilt is a wireless hydrometer that lets you instantly read your brew’s specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally save the data automatically to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. See our Apps section for more information.

Our goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it’s fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easy to track.

Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:

  • Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters including all stainless steel conicals and buckets.
  • Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
  • Efficiency: We’ve reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery.
  • New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.

Also: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

As if this posting, this is eBay offering is selling for $135.  Shipping is also free to select addresses.  Check the listing for up to the minute price, description and availability.

Stacks With: For a very short time, eBay is discounting items in the home and outdoor categories by 15%.  Total savings is capped at $100, can be used one time per account and you can add multiple items to your cart.  This discount makes this just $114.75.  Check the offering page for current availability.  Use coupon code PDECKTHEHALLS.

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