Customer Reviews

Right on target! Review by BH

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Bought unit along with Digital Temperature Controller (SKU: 40090) to maintain a consistent temp on a batch of Roggenbier currently in our secondary.

Simple, effective and relatively cheap solution to keeping the brew warm on cold Minnesota winter days.

Can't imagine using the heater without the temp controller, but it was worth the investment! (Posted on 12/13/12)

Works great with one exception Review by Chris

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I have two of these that I wrap to my glass carboy, use the probe carboy stopper, and digital temp control for laser precision temp control. After a couple of uses and rubbing the sides as I slide it down into my converted chest freezer kegerator, the two clamps that provide electricity have come off and while they easily reattach, they don't always work until I mess with them to ensure a solid connection.
If you use this in a standard fridge or cold room where you won't rub up against things, you'll be fine. Any sort of navigating in a kegerator with kegs and other stuff can cause problems. (Posted on 11/18/11)

Works like a charm Review by John

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When I received mine, I was highly sceptical of it. I plugged it in and it barely felt warm to my hand. However, I set it up with a 5 gallon carboy of cold water in a 55 degree cellar and overnight it brought the temp. up to 75+ degrees. I have since used it in brewing and it keeps the temperature within about 1 degree Fahrenheit of the optimal fermentation temperature. You really need the electronic temperature controller, which is a bit confusing to set up, but once done, this is a great system. (Posted on 11/17/11)

great product Review by Dan

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Use this on buckets and carboys in my basement. Basement temp is usually around 55 and it has no trouble bringing the temp up to 70+. Would definitely advise using it with the temp controller, otherwise it's lots of plugging and unplugging it (Posted on 2/15/11)

Great product Review by Tonya

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Using this with a Johnson digital temp controller and it's enabled me to return to brewing in the winter months. My house is drafty, and I run the heat rather low. This belt works perfect on plastic fermenting buckets, same for glass carboys, just be sure to check and tape it on well. (Posted on 1/17/11)

Works great! Review by Jeremy

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Great piece of equipment to have and use in the colder winter months. Glad I got one! (Posted on 1/16/11)

More than meets the eye Review by DSP

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You can buy the same heater tape in any length (and also in 3" width) from a reptile/pet supply store. I use the material myself and find it to be excellent. Buyers should know that you can customize this material in more ways that this product suggests. (Posted on 1/6/11)

WORTH IT! Review by Jason

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I typically don't write reviews, but I must say that even though these heaters feel flimsy, they do the job! tape them on with black electrical tape and you should be fine. My basement runs 53-57 in the winter and with the johnson temp controller I can keep my fermentation at 70 with ease. They heat up slowly which is okay, but once at temp- MONEY! Especially if you use the temp controller! I even use 1/2 gallon jugs for yeast starters and 1 of these heaters wrap neatly around 2 of them to help keep the yeast happy and active. I did buy the thermowell from williams brewing since they advertised #10 stopper and fits johnson controller (which meant an additional cost in shipping ) I bought two heaters and use one controller plugged into a power strip to run two heaters and have produced tasty beers without any problems. cheers (Posted on 11/23/10)

Good Product Review by Mike

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Well NB replaced my defective unit quickly and I`ve had a chance to use it on two batches. I use it with a Johnson temperature controller and it works great, keeps the temp dialed right in. Thanks to NB for the great service. (Posted on 10/18/10)

Junk Review by Mike

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My heater doesnt work at all, nothing worse then a heater that doesnt heat up....junk! (Posted on 9/26/10)

Grea product Review by Krizwit

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The heaters work great in a fridge. I insulate the outside of the heaters and keep the fridge around 40deg. I tape my probe to the outside of the carboy. It is good that the heater doesnt completely wrap around the carboy or the heater could skew the probes temps. (Posted on 7/5/10)