i finally gave in. i told myself i didn't need to buy a fancy stirrer for mixing the wine and that if i need one i could make my own and attach it to an electric drill, but alas i am lazy son and i never got around to doing it. As a stirrer i've been using this glass rod from the siphon, which probably is not that safe.
While on a run to the post office, we stopped by the Brew Store and picked up this bad boy, the Mix-Stir. i'll be able to see it in action tomorrow, if the fermentation is done, when i add the fining agents to the wine and to degas it as well. i'll just attach this bad boy to a drill and BAM! Instant whirlpool of wine.
Here is a pick of the instructions and the Mix-Stir in action...i'm almost excited to use it.
After taking a reading i then dissolved the potassium junx in a half cup of water and then poured it into the carboy as i have done several times before...
But now for something new...The Mix-Stir!!
And BAM!
i started to freak out at first because i couldn't fit the degasser into the carboy, but all i had to do was pinch the two wings a little bit and it slid in with no problem. i then pulled the trigger on the drill and all my possible expectations and dreams came true...sort of. Would have been cool if i made my own "Mix-Stir" but i'll just settle for this. Now 2 weeks for clearing and then time for bottling!
