Recent content by pletchdl

I run a Tilt with every batch, but agree the readings are typically a little lower than refractometer or hydrometer readings. Tilt is useful to me for determining progress of fermentation, to avoid having to pull a sample. Have also suspected the Kraüsen sticking to the top of the Tilt affects...

Polyethylene is not stable to UV exposure, but most have some level of stabilization that eventually gets depleted with enough exposure. The UV light has enough energy to break molecular bonds, causing chain scission of the PE molecules, resulting in free radical formation, and with exposure to...