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Mark Garwatoski
 
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Default Best kits available

I plan to get one of those titator kits when I go to the homebrew store. The
only problem is that I have heard the margin of error in those is +/- 30ppm.
I'll probably do 3-5 tests and take an average of the results.

Mark


"Pinky" > wrote in message
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> As a ball park figure without checking SO2 levels I would add 5 crushed

and
> dissolved campden tablets for 23 Litres. It is important to crush and

then
> dissolve then in a little of the wine. Stir in gently and Bulk age for at
> least 6 months
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> > Thanks Ray. Have you heard anything about the Spagnols El Primeur kits?

> They
> > seem pricey but from what I hear you really get what you pay for when

> making
> > kits.
> >
> > I racked my BK French Merlot last night and added 1oz of French Oak

cubes
> to
> > start. The directions say to bottle in about 28-35 days, however I plan

to
> > bulk age for at least four months. How much extra SO2 should I add in

the
> > form of campden tablets to protect it for this long aging?
> >
> > Mark
> >

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