Run Time: 2 mins (I messed up and took PH & SG after pitch)
Temp = 91.6 PH = 7.4 SG = 1.051 - temp corrected
Run Time: 11hrs
Temp = 89.8f PH = 3.1
Added 1.5tbsp of calcium hydroxide & my final 1/4 cup crushed oyster shells. Fingers crossed for next PH read.
Run Time: 12.5hrs
Temp = 89.1f PH = 3.6
Added +1tbsp Ca(OH)2 (this increased ph by 0.3 - checked at 14hrs)
Also removed enviro box top towels to lower temp of wash.
Run Time: 14hrs
Temp = 88.5 PH = 3.9
Added +2tbsp Ca(OH)2 (this increased ph by 0.2 - checked at 17hrs)
Also replaced enviro box top towels as I fear if wash drops too low I'll not return to temp so easy.
Run Time: 17.5hrs
Temp = 88.5f PH = 4.1
Added 2.5tbsp Ca(OH)2 (this increased ph by 0.1 - checked at 23hrs)
Run Time: 23hrs
Temp = 87.6 PH = 4.2 (more Ca(OH)2 seems pointless)
Run Time: 28.5hrs
Temp = 88 PH = 4.3
Run Time: 48hrs
Temp = 87.3 PH = 4.6
Run Time: 60hrs
Temp = 87.3 PH = 4.8 SG = 1.018 - temp corrected
Run Time: 72hrs
Temp = 86.4 PH = 4.8 SG = 1.012 - temp corrected
Run Time: 96hrs
Temp = 87.4 PH = 4.6 SG = 1.004 - temp corrected
Run Time: 120hrs
Temp = 86.0 PH = 4.4 SG = 0.998 - temp corrected
Run Time: 144hrs
Temp = 85.1 PH = 4.4 SG = 0.994 - temp corrected
Run Time: 168hrs
Temp = 85.6 PH = 4.4 SG = 0.994 - temp corrected
Fizzing has slowed to very slow, temp and ph both dropped. Looks like it is almost complete I think, no air-locks so going by instincts.
Looks like 7.35% ABV atm, however my start read was pathetic in fact all were done in a fizzing drum.
ps Made an easy pair of thermocouple to test condenser out temps a là :-
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