Floating Thermometer (11 cm | 4.33 in)

Compact Glass Thermometer for Home Winemaking, Craft Brewing and Small-Batch Fermentation

The Floating Thermometer is a compact, mercury-free glass thermometer designed to help homebrewers, winemakers, cider makers, and craft beverage makers monitor fermentation and conditioning temperatures with ease. Measuring 11 cm / 4.33 in, it is ideal for small fermenters, brewing vessels, test containers, and DIY beverage projects.

With a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C / 35°F to 104°F, this floating thermometer helps you maintain better control over yeast activity, fermentation conditions, and beverage quality. Its floating design allows quick temperature checks in compatible liquids without complicated setup.

Key Features

• Length: 11 cm / 4.33 in
• Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C / 35°F to 104°F
• Floating Design: Floats in compatible liquids for convenient temperature monitoring.
• Glass Precision Build: Provides clear, consistent temperature readings when handled properly.
• Mercury-Free Construction: Safer for home use and more environmentally friendly than mercury thermometers.
• Small-Batch Friendly: Compact size fits easily into small fermenters, vessels, and brewing containers.
• Brewing and Winemaking Essential: Useful for beer, wine, cider, mead, kombucha, and other fermentation projects.
• Aseptic Handling: Packed in clean-room conditions to support hygienic quality.

Common Uses

Use this Floating Thermometer for homebrewing, winemaking, cider making, mead, kombucha, small-batch fermentation, conditioning, yeast pitching temperature checks, must temperature checks, wort cooling, and general beverage-making temperature control.

Best For

• Beer brewing
• Winemaking
• Cider making
• Mead making
• Kombucha
• Small-batch fermentation
• Yeast pitching temperature checks
• Must temperature checks
• Wort cooling
• Conditioning
• Test containers
• Small fermenters
• Brewing vessels
• DIY beverage projects

How to Use

1. Sanitize Before Use: Sanitize the thermometer before placing it in any beverage, must, wort, or fermenting liquid.
2. Place in Liquid: Gently place the thermometer into the compatible liquid.
3. Allow Reading to Stabilize: Wait until the temperature reading settles.
4. Read Temperature: Check the scale and compare it to your recipe or fermentation target.
5. Remove Carefully: Handle gently to avoid breakage.
6. Clean After Use: Rinse, clean, and dry thoroughly before storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is this Floating Thermometer used for?
  A: It is used to monitor liquid temperature during brewing, winemaking, cider making, mead making, kombucha, small-batch fermentation, conditioning, wort cooling, and must preparation.
• Q: What size is the thermometer?
  A: It measures 11 cm / 4.33 in long.
• Q: What is the temperature range?
  A: The temperature range is 0°C to 40°C / 35°F to 104°F.
• Q: Is it mercury-free?
  A: Yes. This thermometer is mercury-free.
• Q: Can it be used for beer brewing?
  A: Yes. It is useful for brewing temperature checks, wort cooling, and fermentation monitoring.
• Q: Can it be used for winemaking?
  A: Yes. It can be used for must temperature checks, fermentation monitoring, and general winemaking temperature control.
• Q: Does it float?
  A: Yes. It is designed to float in compatible liquids.
• Q: Should I sanitize it before use?
  A: Yes. Always sanitize before beverage contact.

Important Use Notes

• Sanitize before beverage contact to help prevent contamination.
• Handle carefully, as glass can break if dropped or impacted.
• Confirm the temperature range is suitable for your recipe before use.
• Do not use outside the stated temperature range.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes that may stress or break the glass.
• Do not use if cracked, chipped, leaking, or damaged.
• Clean and dry thoroughly after use before storing.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Follow proper cleaning, sanitation, and beverage production practices.

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