Reddit reviews INTLLAB Magnetic Stirrer Stainless Steel Magnetic Mixer with stir bar (No Heating) Max Stirring Capacity: 3000ml

If I were to start over and buy new equipment, one of those all-in-one systems would be very attractive. My only concern with them is I don't have a high voltage outlet and I wouldn't want to deal with an under powered system.

For a traditional system I'd do something like this:

• $ 55 Hot Liquor Tank
  
• $105 Mash Tun
  
• $240 Kettle
  
• $100 Burner
  
• $200 Fermenter
  
• $250 Ferm Chamber
  
• $ 35 Temp Controller
  
  Total $985
  
  Bonus Upgrades:
  
  
• $ 25 Dolly
  
• $120 Water Filter
  
• $110 Grain Mill
  
• $ 15 Flask
  
• $ 30 Stir Plate
  
• $ 20 Yeast Ranch
  
• $490 Kegerator
  
• $ 95 Keg
  
  Total $905
  
  And you'll want various fittings and hoses and more kegs and a stir paddle.

In the kitchen I use a magnetic mixer (https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-stirrer-magnetic-Stirring-Capacity/dp/B072K24X5P/) but if I'm traveling or at work I use a 250ml bottle and shake it up a lot with the cap on.

My preference for drinks is Chocolate Almond Milk with some brown sugar. Takes the awful taste away.

I use one of the magnetic stir mixer. Been working out for me. Similar to this one, Magnetic stirrer magnetic mixer with stir bar 3000 rpm Max Stirring Capacity: 3000ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5.aRBbH4XBBHX

OP here. I have an old vine zin (and a few others) that I started fermenting last year. After primary, I’ve degassed, put it through malo, racked to clean carboy, degassed again, hit it with sulfites, and let it age. 10-11months later I still have a noticeable bit of carbonization left in the wine. I’m oaking it now, and hoping to bottle right before thanksgiving. Any ideas how I can kill off this carbonization? I’m at the point now where I’m agitating the carboy every other night, and occasionally hitting it with a vac-u-vin. Has anyone ever tried magnetic agitation? Looking for any recommendations that will help make this wine less lively when served. Thanks!

magnetic stirrer

$30 amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072K24X5P/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522170713&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=magnetic+stirrer&dpPl=1&dpID=519kNn%2BnsbL&ref=plSrch

Since you're looking at Amazon reviews when considering your purchase, I found this guy for a decent price with 4.5 stars on Amazon. I do not currently own a stir plate, but when I worked at a nanobrewery (only making one-barrel batches), we used one. It definitely made things more efficient.

Best of luck in your brewing adventures!

I got a flask and a stir plate off amazon for under 60 bucks. This is the stir plate I got and works well with either 1L or 2L at the slow speeds used for a yeast starter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_CzfSAbA9NTVQ0

https://youtu.be/dRkXaa8ttM8

Check out this video by chilli chump. Basically, he makes a mash by blending the cayenne with some salt and ferments it for 3 weeks. Using mason jars with airlocks. Some people use a salt brine but he doesnt. Then after it's fermented he adds equal parts vinegar and blends it using a Magnetic Stirrer with stir bar for three more weeks to emulsify the sauce. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hx0LDb25B73YH

Don't think he adds Xanthan gum but a lot of people do. He made his own stir plate by attaching magnets to a computer fan. He linked a video on how he make that.

I just started using kegs and it has made everything easier. I built a keezer recently, bottling everything became massive chore, and carbonating is easier. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JKegtXLcNKLTACaw8

And as far as SNA, I never do that, I've tried it and never really tasted a difference and it's a hassel. I bought a cheap stir plate and start my yeast a day before and that seemed to make much more of a difference. This is the one I got and don't worry about buying a stir bar if you get it, the stir plate comes with one. Magnetic Stirrer Magnetic Mixer with stir bar (No Heating) Max Stirring Capacity: 3000ml https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h2x4CbYEJT43Z.

If you get kegs try to buy used ones, I bought all mine used, they really don't fo bad you just have to change seals from time to time or the posts.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-stirrer-magnetic-Stirring-Capacity/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3HRCHDJ7MIVEY&keywords=magnetic+stirrer&qid=1550973819&s=gateway&sprefix=magnetic+stir&sr=8-3

This is the one I use. With a mag stirrer you shouldn’t need any heat at all. Especially for standard concentrations. It’s flat out amazing. Takes all the work out of it. No sitting there stirring with a glass rod for a half hour. Just set it and walk away. Come back a half hour later and you have freshly made gear all in perfect solution.

I bought a cheap one from Amazon. This one.

A cheap $25 dollar stir plate. Being able to reliably get 3x the pitch rate from a set and forget device is worth it to me. It pays for itself in 2-3 brews!


Amazon link for those who might be interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K24X5P

Using chocolate almond milk and a magnetic stirrer
It makes the Kratom sooooo creamy and not chalky. Mixes perfectly. So much better than water or anything else.

Here you go

This has been applied in science labs for years, magnetic stirrers.

Amazon has pretty cheap stir plates that would probably cost less than a fan/magnet/speed control/box combo. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6ieJDbQC99WWZ