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[ndbwhunter]

I like the idea of the electric roaster for macerating. My only problem now is that it's getting colder up here in ND, and I don't have a detached garage or other outbuilding. Has anyone successfully done this outside during the winter months? Obviously, I'd need a submersible heater that's capable of keeping the water warm enough. A simple aquarium heater won't be able to maintain that kind of heat. Is the smell really so horrible that I won't want to do it in an attached garage? I think I know the answer, and really don't want to piss off the wife....

Any ideas for using this process outside during the cold winter months? It's still above 0 here, but that won't last much longer.

 

[ndbwhunter]

So here's another thought....what about an old chest freezer with one or two 1500 watt water heater elements wired in with a thermostat to control the temp? Thoughts......and go!

 

[bowieknife50]

I like the idea of the electric roaster for macerating. My only problem now is that it's getting colder up here in ND, and I don't have a detached garage or other outbuilding. Has anyone successfully done this outside during the winter months? Obviously, I'd need a submersible heater that's capable of keeping the water warm enough. A simple aquarium heater won't be able to maintain that kind of heat. Is the smell really so horrible that I won't want to do it in an attached garage? I think I know the answer, and really don't want to piss off the wife....

Any ideas for using this process outside during the cold winter months? It's still above 0 here, but that won't last much longer.

A big horse tank heater in a smallish tank? Mine keeps a 50 gal tank lukewarm down to about 0. I imagine if you put it in a smaller tank it might be warm enough.


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[30338]

I like the idea of the electric roaster for macerating. My only problem now is that it's getting colder up here in ND, and I don't have a detached garage or other outbuilding. Has anyone successfully done this outside during the winter months? Obviously, I'd need a submersible heater that's capable of keeping the water warm enough. A simple aquarium heater won't be able to maintain that kind of heat. Is the smell really so horrible that I won't want to do it in an attached garage? I think I know the answer, and really don't want to piss off the wife....

Any ideas for using this process outside during the cold winter months? It's still above 0 here, but that won't last much longer.

Explore all other options besides your attached garage. You will not survive the wife, trust me. I like smaller tanks so that I can empty them easier.

At present I have 4 heads in buckets. The water temp is the driving force on getting them done. 1 of my tank heaters, all the same model and brand, must run hotter. That head was completely clean and is degreasing after just 7 days. Another one will be done in 2 more days. The other two are taking longer. I'll be adding tank heaters to those two it looks like. Water temp is key. Keep it up around 85-90 and it goes fast.

 

[ndbwhunter]

Explore all other options besides your attached garage. You will not survive the wife, trust me. I like smaller tanks so that I can empty them easier.

At present I have 4 heads in buckets. The water temp is the driving force on getting them done. 1 of my tank heaters, all the same model and brand, must run hotter. That head was completely clean and is degreasing after just 7 days. Another one will be done in 2 more days. The other two are taking longer. I'll be adding tank heaters to those two it looks like. Water temp is key. Keep it up around 85-90 and it goes fast.

Can you post a link to the tank heaters that you're using? Also, what are the outside temperatures in your area? We're in the low teens to low 20s right now, so I need to make sure I've got enough wattage to keep the water warm.

 

[ndbwhunter]

Found these on amazon. I wonder if something like this would work....

1500W Immersion Heater, Gesail UL-Listed Bucket Water Heater with Heating Element, Submersible Heater with Thermostat and Auto Shutoff Protection, Perfect for Home Travel and Winter Job - Silver - - Amazon.com

bayite Temperature Controller 1650W BTC211 Digital Outlet Thermostat, Pre-wired, 2 Stage Heating and Cooling Mode, 110V - 240V 15A: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

 

[30338]

ND, Been using these.
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Our temps have been 12-24 at night. Mine are in an uninsulated and unheated barn. So thinking that is what it gets to at night in there. Now I am thinking an old cooler might work better. Could probably go with 3-4 heaters and 2-3 heads in it at a time. May give that a run. Got a few more to do this year and temps keep dropping.

 

[30338]

Found these on amazon. I wonder if something like this would work....

1500W Immersion Heater, Gesail UL-Listed Bucket Water Heater with Heating Element, Submersible Heater with Thermostat and Auto Shutoff Protection, Perfect for Home Travel and Winter Job - Silver - - Amazon.com

bayite Temperature Controller 1650W BTC211 Digital Outlet Thermostat, Pre-wired, 2 Stage Heating and Cooling Mode, 110V - 240V 15A: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Those would concern me due to high temps. I'd not want the water over 90-95. In that range or slightly under, these heads will be done and totally clean in 9 days, maybe less. Then degrease and whiten.

So on the cooler option, thinking drape black plastic over the water and around the horn bases. Then put a blanket or towels on that. Have done that with the buckets and it helps a bit.

 

[ndbwhunter]

Those would concern me due to high temps. I'd not want the water over 90-95. In that range or slightly under, these heads will be done and totally clean in 9 days, maybe less. Then degrease and whiten.

So on the cooler option, thinking drape black plastic over the water and around the horn bases. Then put a blanket or towels on that. Have done that with the buckets and it helps a bit.

I wouldn't use that large of an element for just one head. It would likely be in a 50 gallon tote containing 3-4 heads. So may 15-20 gallons of water for that one element.

What type of buckets are you using?

 

[30338]

I just use the orange home depot buckets. Take an old moving blanket, fold it up and wrap around 2 buckets. Then bungee around top to hold close. Seems to help.

 

[fishologist]

great job it looks good i just bury mine and let all the soil microbes do the work and it doesn't stink or ruin a pot

 

[Ruttin bux]

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