"Kevin" > wrote in message
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> Ouch. So, you think I'm wasting my time with this batch?

I didn't say that. You learn something with each batch - even if you end up
dumping it out. I've dumped my share too. :^(

> Among the things I learned from this is that a primary fermentation
> bucket without spigot would have given me more options for cooling.
> That little sucker gets in the way a little. If it was just a solid
> bucket, then I could let it occupy a bath of cool water for the 6-10
> days.

Right. Lose the spigot. That thing is useless anyway. Buy a new primary
and a tub big enough to hold it with some ice around it if need be.

Another option is to run the primary in a refrigerator with some temperature
control. That works well for small batches if you set it up with an
external temp controller. The built in controller in refrigerators runs too
cold for winemaking.

Tom S