Anyone using one? I'm thinking of getting one. I usually ferment in a corny keg in a small fridge. It's good for preventing oxidation/infection and controlling temperature but it'd be nice to know what's going in there. My concern is getting a reading through the keg and fridge.
Anyone doing anything similar? Any issues?
Tilt hydrometer question
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Re: Tilt hydrometer question
I ferment in corny kegs as well, and have been using one for about a year. The stainless really limits the range, but I always get a reading by putting my phone on top of the keg. Any further, and I get nothing. In a plastic fermenter, I get readings two floors up as long as I'm not on the opposite corner of the house. No issues really. Heavy krausen, I've had to give the keg a quick 15 degree tilt for a second to get a proper reading again, and it was fine after. That was on 2 batches out of ~ 16. Other than the price I've got nothing negative to say about it.
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Re: Tilt hydrometer question
Yeah the price is an issue but I've probably spent more total on glass ones that ended up smashed.
I figured the steel would be an issue based on what I've read. Could always find an old phone or tablet and just keep it nearby I guess.
I figured the steel would be an issue based on what I've read. Could always find an old phone or tablet and just keep it nearby I guess.
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Re: Tilt hydrometer question
I love mine, have had it for 2+ years and use it in a stainless fermenter. I have a dedicated raspberry pi running Tilt Pi next to the fermenter so I've never noticed a range issue.
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Re: Tilt hydrometer question
Yeah as mentioned in stainless the range is crap, but you can still get a signal up close. They are a little pricey IMO but they work. They also replaced mine no questions asked when I had battery life issues.
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