Re: [compost_tea] Re: 5000 L Brewer - how to heat?

From: Mike Harvey <mharvey_at_westnet.com.au>
Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 19:21:08 +0800
tank is in a shed, temp 13 to 15 deg C average in winter.
regards Mike H

From: "dkemnitz2000" <dkemnitz2000_at_yahoo.com>


> --- Thanks Mike. I'll have to insulate my tank too. Thanks BobO! One
> more question what is temp range of room/shop etc the tank is located
> in during the brew? My tank is outside overnight.Dennis
>
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> In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Mike Harvey" <mharvey@w...> wrote:
> > I use 2 of those heater elements. brewer is 3500 litre.
> > I also use black pipe in the sun to heat the water (about 300 m on
> the roof-
> > however the sun needs to be shining!!). I have not used the
> insulation as
> > per Bobs comments, this seems sensible, perhaps I should be using
> it!
> > Start temp 13 deg C inoculate at 22 or 23 deg C (from memory). peak
> temp 28
> > deg C.
> > I only need to heat brews for 3 months of the year- winter time.
> > regards Mike Harvey.
> >


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