Not knowing what the temp is where you'll ferment, or what temp you want to
achieve in your must, the easiest things are to
wrap a blanket or two around the fermentor, or you could also use an
electric blanket if you have one. Just be sure to monitor
the temp of your must as it ferments to not get it too hot. If you're
making a white wine, you might not want to warm it at all.

Ed


> wrote in message newsnjhc.191708$Ig.86115@pd7tw2no...
> Hello,
>
> I am new here, but I have been reading for a few weeks now.... I am just
> looking at getting starting making some wine, I think I have enough $$ put
> aside now to pick up some equipment and a kit to start with. The problem
> is that the area where I can store my starting bucket and carboys is a
> little cool, I am wondering what is acceptable for keeping it warm, or up
> to recomended temp. Would putting something like a fish tank heater in it
> be OK, or "just wait longer"?
>
> Or would an insulated box with a thermostat in it be something that I need
> to look at?
>
> Thanks!
>
> ~Brian