Nutri-Tech Tank Heater

In winter, heat can be a major detriment in successful microbe brewing.

The Nutri-Tech Heater is a fully submersible bar heater with thermostat control. For optimum results in brewing microbes a brewing temperature of 27°C should be maintained.

Features:

  • 300 Watt heating element
  • 240 volt
  • Easy to clean, simple to use
  • Double insulated

Packaging:

  • The heater comes in its own packaging (box). Weight: 400grms.

Mode of Action:

  • The unit is 34 cm long and consists of several metal elements that are wrapped about a ceramic core encased in a glass cylinder.The unit should be fully immersed (ie, a minimum depth of 35 cm) and the temperature set before the unit is switched on, failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or the user.
  • It is important to note that the heater remains hot even after it has been switched off and should be allowed to cool in the brewing tank prior to lifting it out.
  • The heater should not be rested against the container wall due to possible overheating.
  • Generally a single heater is sufficient for heating from 20 litres up to 200 litres brew volume (depending on ambient temperatures). For larger brew volumes several heaters may be required, or the MEND Brewstar may be appropriate.

Information:

Useful in any small-scale brewing situation (20 - 200 litres)

  • 27°C is suggested because if the water is too hot it becomes difficult to dissolve oxygen into the solution and if it is too cold the rate of growth of microbe populations is not at an optimum.
  • Never turn on the heater if not immersed in water.
  • There is a lag period between the heater being switched on and the element being activated (as indicated by the red light).
  • Hands should be dried prior to operating the power switch.
  • Do not remove the heater from the brew solution immediately after turning the unit off as it will still be hot and may:
    - damage the surface it is placed onto;
    - bake the brew solution to the surface making it difficult to clean
    - cause injury to the handler.
  • Always allow the heater to cool
  • Clean the glass surface and plastic top before and after use with clean water to reduce contamination of unwanted microbes.

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