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SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MODERATE TO COLD CLIMATES


 

UPDATE - We are already improving up this product based on feedback. Instead of being a double strip, it is now constructed of a single piece but is the same width. The material used for this specific Heating System is surplus from a special order and was indeed MADE IN THE USA!! 

 

It is a common homebrewers refrain: How can I keep my Kombucha brew warm, especially in Spring, Fall and Winter? Let the brew get too cold and the cycle slows down, reducing the healthy stuff in your brew and even exposing it to a potential mold infestation. Not good! Until now, standard beer heating belts and weakly powered seedling mats were the only choices available. If you're house is cold, they won't help!

 

As a long time brewer, I was frustrated. Even in Southern California, it gets cold at night and in the Winter. Some of my Continuous Brewers are near the back door and can catch a draft. Seedling mats offer very little power and are run through with wires. There had to be a better way. So I went out and found it!

 

The Kombucha Mamma Year Round Heating System w/Dimmer was designed by Kombucha Kamp with the help of a thermodynamics engineer. Designed for MODERATE TO COLD CLIMATES, Utilizing brand new technology perfected and patented only recently, this heating system is not only the perfect size to fit our Continuous Brewers but will keep your brew at the optimum temperature you desire all year long. Plus you can use this heating system with a gallon jar or almost any sized vessel too. No wires so it's perfectly safe with glass! The only heating mat on the market specifically designed for Kombucha, COMPLETE WITH A DIMMER!

 

Its ultra-thin construction & patented heating technology makes for a more uniform heat distribution which helps to maintain the ideal temperature for Kombucha fermentation.  Plus, the dimmer makes temperature control super easy.  Simply turn it up when more heat is needed and decrease when the weather gets warms.  Finally, you'll be in control of your ferment cycle all year round.

 

FEATURES

  • Warms the brewer area by 10-20˚F over ambient temperature to maintain the ideal temperature for Kombucha fermentation
  • No heat wires or thick pad, so heat is always dissipated evenly over the whole mat
  • Almost the entire surface of the mat is covered by the heat strips creating an even heat distribution
  • Moisture sealed electrical connections (Do not submerse in water)
  • Power cord with Dimmer with OFF and fully variable power let's you adjust your heating needs.  In the dead of winter you may need more heat than in the cool of Spring or Autumn.
  • Ultra-thin Super durable construction (No Multiple Plys, just one solid extra tough mat)
  • Heat Strip, power cord, & dimmer are all UL Listed Components
  • 110-120V AC Power
  • Uses 25-30 watts of power
  • Approximate Dimensions: 7.25" Width x 27.5" Length
  • Assembled in USA and all components made in the USA (except power cord) which means your friends and neighbors have a job!
  • Comes with 1 Year Hassle Free Guarantee!
  • FREE Thermometer Strip included

 

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Overall:
Name:
Becky L., MI
Date:
05/20/2013
Review:
The heating system is great! It makes it so much easier to regulate the heat. Highly recommended!
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Lisa Griffith
Date:
05/09/2013
Review:
I live in NE Wyoming and this heater is just what was needed to keep my 5 gal oak keg from Kombucha Kamp in the right zone. I love how easy it is to adjust the temperature. I'm a newbie at this and didn't want to make the mistake of potential failure!
Thank You Kombucha Mamma!
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Kimberly Hinrichs
Date:
05/04/2013
Review:
This is a really great product. Works well and so easy to use. I live in Oregon and it can be cold in our home most of the year, with the Heating System and Dimmer I can rest assured that my tea is brewing at the right temp. Thanks again
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Anne-Lise Jasinski
Date:
05/02/2013
Review:
I started brewing kombucha last October. We keep our house pretty cool, so I was having trouble regulating the brewing temperature. Once I purchased this heating system, my problems were over! I ended up adding a whole second system, because this was so easy to control. I now produce two gallons of delicious kombucha every day, thanks to the kombucha mamma year round heating system.
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Michael (ND)
Date:
04/29/2013
Review:
This is an absolute must if you live in colder states! Once I set up my CB and looked at the temp it was around 65 that is 10 whole degrees less then the minimum temp for the SCOBY. The strip is so easy to use and you can feel the heat evenly distributed throughout. My friend is trying to get by with a heating pad until she can buy the heating strip and it is almost impossible to keep an even temp without going over the dangerous 85 degree mark. If you buy the deluxe kit like I did you even get $30 off the strip! My kombucha taste so good, when I use to make kombucha the batch method with out a heater I use to like the store bought more them my home brew, I just could never get it right now I LOVE my home brew SO much more then the store! Thanks KKamp for wonderful products!
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Amy M
Date:
04/19/2013
Review:
I cannot live without this heating strip! Its perfect, especially if you live in less than ideal Kombucha climates. I have always lived high in the mountains where the climate is not exactly warm 24/7. :) Without this heating strip, perfect Kombucha just wouldnt be possible. Dont mess around with cheap versions--- if you want good tea, make the investment and it will reward you. I can keep my tea perfectly monitored at just the right temperature and can adjust it as need be. It would be such a hassle trying to make perfect tea without it, and always having to cross fingers that its getting enough warmth. Leave it to the strip and youll have perfect Kombucha every time.
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Jeanine Logan
Date:
04/08/2013
Review:
The year round heating system is a great thing to have. I live in Canada and our home has more than a few cold spots. On the third day I could spell the vinegar smell and was concerned but found out that vinegar is the sign of a healthy KT. It would be difficult for me to keep my brew at a consistant temperature without this thermostat. A must have if you are looking at brewing KT.
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Luke Lozier
Date:
04/07/2013
Review:
I'm succeeding with the heater on my first attempt thus far, and the heater is providing a nice, even heat that I've been able to narrow down to a range of about 81-83F degrees. My basement has a very steady temp of 66-69F degrees and I have a glass, 3-gal carboy with a fleece blanket wrapped around the heater to minimize any heat loss. I'd give it five stars except for the following two related things:
1) At $85, it's expensive
2) Given how expensive it is, the thermostat/dimmer is rather squirrelly to manage and will take some active monitoring
I'd recommend to KombuKamp that you consider a better, more specific thermostat that is very consistent and at least comes with a numeric dial
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Virginie (Gatineau, Qc)
Date:
03/19/2013
Review:
I live in Canada where our winters are pretty cold. Brewing kombucha was complicated. After loosing a batch to mold ( it was -30°c outside, it was a bit hard to keep warm). I, then, decided to buy the year-round heating system. I am so please with it! It is easy to use and really convenient. The temperature can be adjusted with the dimmer and I can now have a warm brew all the time with faster cycles. Thank you Hannah!
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Karenina Huerta (Montreal, Qc)
Date:
03/17/2013
Review:
I live in Montréal and we have 8 cold months and only 4 "decent" Kombucha ideal temperature months. I was heating the entire kitchen just to keep my scobys cosy and alive but my electricity bill was starting to get crazy. That's why I got the heating Mat with dimmer and I am very very happy with my purchase! I now have 4 big glass containers brewing Kombucha and all of them feel good to the touch and not cold as they used to. My cultures are brewing faster and I dont need to heat up the entire room!! Thank you so much Kombucha Mamma!!
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Theresa Byrne (Kona, HI)
Date:
03/17/2013
Review:
Believe it or not, we get very cold in the winter here (for Kombucha); with no indoor heating, my thermometer often reads 52 degrees on the back lanai in the morning, until the sun hits. I quickly realized that I needed a heating strip with dimmer, to be a successful brewer. Still new at it, but I've already ordered my second kit, with the year round heating sytem, and I swear by it. Highly recommend for practically everyone to keep a perfect temp for the Booch. And I have my two crocks, with tees, sitting side by side on my counter, actually looking great, and blending right in with the kitchen. Tees and strips are a perfect combo with the CB system. I am definitely hooked, and probably going to order my third kit!!
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Gina
Date:
03/06/2013
Review:
I bought the year round heater for my kombucha. I live in Wisconsin in a farmhouse so a constant temperature for the kombucha is difficult. I have been impressed with this product. My kombucha flavor profile is impressive and it gets fizzy. My kombucha has never been fizzy. It is no doubt because of proper temperature regulation. I also appreciated the thermometer- simple but so handy and necessary. This product is very easy to use and will ensure many years of making the perfect kombucha.

Gina Harron
Hartford, WI
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Mary Fallon (Kamuela, HI)
Date:
02/27/2013
Review:
I'm enjoying my continous brewing system, the SCOBY I received grew to brewer size in the first week, yeah! I also purchased the heating system with dimmer and one heating system without. I like the dimmer one alot and as others have said once you find that sweet spot, my need for adjustment is minimal. It has been a great experience, now I have two running. Wondering what would happen if I mix Hannah's SCOBY with the one I grew from a health store bottle of KT? Would one bacteria kill the other? War in the brewry. the system is great and I've brought the kozy too. Before I had a towel wraped around to keep the heating mat in place. Much better looking on my counter. Thanks again Hannah.
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Mark (Phila, PA)
Date:
02/25/2013
Review:
I got hooked on drinking Kombucha tea last Summer. By early December, the passion of brewing my own KT was absolutely overwhelming. It wasn't the price of commercial KT that moved me, it was the romance of participating in an age-old multicultural tradition that I fell in love with!

The room I have my two-gallon batch of KT sitting in is a constant 62 deg F all Winter long, so I got out the heating pad I once used for my lower back. Dang! Set on Low it was way too hot. No matter what I did, I could not keep my KT between 70 and 80 deg. My first batch was, in a word, underwhelming. I needed a solution that worked, but what?

I turned to the wise servers at Google for direction – and they directed me HERE! KombuchaKamp! I had never seen anything like the wrap around heating strip that Hannah sells. Very intriguing. Heat from the side instead of the bottom. That made sense. The variable dimmer is what sold me. Seemed like a wise investment, so I ordered one.

The learning curve wasn't difficult. Once I got it dialed in, my batch remained a constant 77-78 deg. Something I just could not do with my regular heating pad. My KT now is consistently great from batch-to-batch! I couldn't be happier! High quality and an excellent value!
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Name:
Patti Johnson (Lawrence, KS)
Date:
02/25/2013
Review:
I ordered this heating strip (with dimmer) with my CB system. I am SO GLAD I DID! It has performed marvelously the past few months in keeping the temperature of my KT regulated. It took a few days for me to find what Hannah calls "the sweet spot." But once I figure that out it's been smooth sailing for me and my CB system! Highly recommend this product!
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Jess Threat
Date:
02/22/2013
Review:
I could not be happier with my deluxe heater. I'm a first time brewer and I really thought making Kombucha would be difficult but with the deluxe heating strip and Kombucha Kamp videos it is so simple. I haven't had any problems at all. I'm happily making and drinking my own kombucha while saving lots of money. I highly recommend the deluxe heating strip.
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Melanie Comito (Mineola, NY)
Date:
02/19/2013
Review:
After reading as much as I could about making kombucha, and having decided to go with the Continuous-Brew method, I ordered my kit here at Kombucha Kamp. There was no question in my mind that I needed the The Kombucha Mamma Year Round Heating System with Dimmer, especially when I realized mold can be a problem if the batch gets too cold. I live in NY where it would be impossible to keep the temperature optimal without a heater. If I'm going to make kombucha and invest the money to do so, I want to do it right. The heater is easy to use and with the Aquarium Fish Tank Thermometer, it's easy to see the temperature of your brew. Great product. I'm sipping my excellent kombucha as I type this review - thank you!
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Alyssa Ferguson (Pocatello,ID)
Date:
02/11/2013
Review:
I bought this to use with my continuous brew vessel and I'm so glad that I did! It's been a very cold winter and my Kombucha was taking extra time to brew, as soon as I started using this heater it perked right up! It's extremely easy to use and fits my container perfectly :)
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Melissa (Chaska, MN)
Date:
02/05/2013
Review:
I love this heating system, the dimmer is a great plus. When I first thought of purchasing a heating system I was going to go with the one without the dimmer, but ended upgrading to the one with the dimmer and glad I did. So easy to adjust my kombuchas temperature, so it stays in it perfect fermentation zone. Happy Kombucha=Happy Me. I highly recommend this product, perfect for a very cold -30 below Minnesota winter.
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Amanda Tucker (Aurora, CO)
Date:
02/04/2013
Review:
Quite possibly one of the coolest inventions I have seen. We live in Colorado and our house gets freezing cold. We tried brewing first without a heater and my son's fleece vest wrapped around the brewer but it was taking forever to turn over. Eventually my son needed his vest back so we decided to invest in the heater :) It's a definite must have for brewing if you have cold winters. Our kombucha is always at the right temp now, it's turning over faster and we think it makes it taste better too. It is definitely worth the money and I would recommend it to anyone having heating issues. Thanks Hannah!
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Brian Sparks
Date:
01/28/2013
Review:
The year round heater is an outstanding,essential product for cold Montana winters. Get it. You will not be disappointed. It maintains temperature within two degrees which can be attributed to temperature changes in our home. Thanks for a great product Hannah!
P.S. Try a crumbled or powdered Kaffir Lime leaf for a great flavored "booch!"
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Melissa Gallarzo (Orange, CA)
Date:
01/28/2013
Review:
I absolutely love the heating strip! It is extremely useful, especially with the heating strip. Since it's been getting really cold this winter, the heating strip has been a lifesaver for my kombucha and I. Everyone in my household drinks Kombucha, so this has made the process so much easier for me to manage it.
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Katie B (St Charles, MO)
Date:
01/21/2013
Review:
I love this Heating unit. It fits perfectly around my brewing vessels (yes plural) and I get consistant results each time. Overall I think this is one of the best things I got for the kombucha set up!
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Toni Parker, CO
Date:
01/18/2013
Review:
I LOVE this heater. The flexibility it provides is PERFECT for keeping my brew at the perfect temperature all year long.
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Charmaine McAbrew (Seattle, WA)
Date:
01/16/2013
Review:
This strip is Awesome!!! My house is normally on the chilly side, so I was using warm towels to keep my brew warm. I ordered this just in time, because my furnace went out a few days later. My brew is still warm. I love it!
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Connie Boucher (Super Simple Wellness)
Date:
01/15/2013
Review:
My first attempts at making kombucha were discouraging. I ordered my first starter from someone else and when it came, there was just a bag of tea with directions for turning it into a mushroom. The process worked but since I was completely uneducated about brewing, I found my "tea" so gross looking that I didn't even taste it.

A couple of months later a friend shared some of her brew with me. It was so delicious that I decided to give brewing another try. This time I got online and read a lot of reviews about kombucha and was led to the Kombucha Kamp website. I was excited to find so much great information and ordered a scoby and some of Hannah's tea blend. My first batch turned out AWESOME and I was excited. Then it got really cold in Utah so I sat my second gallon of brewing kombucha by the fireplace. When I checked it the scoby was scalded and the tea tasted terrible.

Then I called Hannah and after a nice chat with her, I purchased the deluxe continuous brew kit with 2 extra scobys. I have a couple of gallon jars and want plenty of brew plus am intrigued with the idea of a "scoby hotel".

Now that I'm using them, I absolutely LOVE both the heater and thermometer! I wish I'd purchased both in the beginning. Now that I'm using them I can see I need another heater for my gallon bottles (one heater can be used for 2 bottles) and a thermometer for each container of brew.
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Scot Cole (Ithaca, NY)
Date:
01/15/2013
Review:
The heater works great, a bit touchy but once its set and left alone works great.
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Roger Bissell
Date:
01/14/2013
Review:
The dimable heat strip is great.before using I had trouble in the winter keeping my brew going.all is well now!
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lynn timmons
Date:
01/11/2013
Review:
I purchased the Year Round Heating system for the second time, because I'm now buying it as a gift. I love this product. My house is so cold, even in the summer, and this thermostat is so responsive to the slightest increase in temperature I can raise my continuous brew to 80 degrees in nearly minutes. I also love how Hannah herself answers the phone, answering questions and taking orders. I say buy this product. Its worth the money (and she sends coupons for giving reviews), there is no other product like it. You can find a cheaper heating mat, but you have to buy a seperate thermostat because Hannahs mat is the only one i can find that comes with it. You won't save any money and I just cant imagine anything could be better than this. The temperature mat also protects your brew, because if it get too cold it may grow some bad bacteria. After all, to buy the mat is like buying only about five weeks of kombucha if you drink it every day. Take the leap and stop thinking about it. I know you are or you would not be reading this review.
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Sally
Date:
01/04/2013
Review:
I am so glad I purchased this product. I live in interior Alaska and our home is never above 65 degrees. For me, it would not be possible to make kombucha without this clever heater. Thanks to the video showing how to use it with 2 (1-gal)containers at a time, it allows for more kombucha.
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Merna B.(ND)
Date:
01/03/2013
Review:
I ordered the Year Round Heating Strip and it works wonderful for keeping the temp at a constant temp. The strip thermometer is great to keep it on check at all times. I highly recommend anyone living in changing climates to have one of these to successfully make your kombucha. Thanks for your website Hannah and all the helpful info you provide.
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Erin
Date:
12/26/2012
Review:
I purchased the year round heating system about 3 months ago, and it's kept my kombucha warm,happy,and flourishing. since the cold weather set in. I found that I can have 4 gallon jars brewing, plus three or four 16oz bottles on one heating strip and all are sufficiently warmed.
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A. Jones (Anch. AK)
Date:
12/21/2012
Review:
I live in Anchorage, AK where the temp is below zero right now. My house drops to about 65 during the day so I ordered a heating pad to set my brew jars on. It works perfectly. I brewed my first batch of Kombucha in December in just ten days. I set my jars on top of the heating pad on a shelf and sort of blocked the whole thing from view with some recipe books. It makes a nice snug little brewing "cave." Plus I like the big size because I had enough room to set my bottles on it as well for a secondary fermentation cycle. I'm really happy with it. And so is the kombucha!
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Cindy Kocemba
Date:
12/20/2012
Review:
I purchased the Year Round Heating Strip and I love it. Once I got it set, it holds steady even though the heat in my home fluctuates. My next purchase will be the continuous brew system. Thank you so much for a quality product.
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R. Maxwell, OR
Date:
12/10/2012
Review:
I started a continuous Kombucha brew in a 2.5 gal crock, but after several days of virtually no activity, I realized that the temp of my solution was too cold. I hemmed and hawed over going for the more expensive heating system with the dimmer, but finally decided that having a reliable source of home-brewed kombucha was worth the extra expense.

[I often times buy two bottles of kombucha each day, which adds up to about $40 per week when I'm feeling gluttonous! Yikes! It was realizing the expense that I'm replacing that made this decision an easy one. $85 for the heater will be "saved" after only two weeks worth of homebrewed kombucha!!)

Once I received it I wrapped the heater around my ceramic crock, stuck the thermometer on the side, and then pulled over the cute "Brewer Tee" set. I cranked the dial up on the heater pretty high and left it alone. Came back two hours later and WOAH...the temp was 90F! Woops, that's an effective heater! I spent the next two days checking on the temp and fine-tuning the adjustment knob until it now seems to hold an even 82F during the day, and only dips a few degrees cooler at night when our house heat is off.

Last year I made one batch of Kombucha (not a continuous crock) and tried to keep it heated while sitting on top of a seed heater (that I paid $35 for locally) and even with a thick towel covering the brew making a tent over the heater, they didn't reach a good warm temp, took a long time, and didn't get as far along as I would have hoped before I needed to give bottles of Kombucha away as gifts. So now I'm back, and so glad I found a solution that works!

I'm so thoroughly satisfied with my purchase that I just now called an ordered another set for my mother who is just trying her hand at making Kombucha!

Thank you Hannah at KombuchaKamp!!
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Debra
Date:
11/29/2012
Review:
This heater saved my kombucha. My kombucha was starting to smell a little like sulphur and lost it's fizz. It got sour rather than tangy. I decided that it needed more air and more heat to build up the yeasts. It's cold in New Hampshire, and most of the time my house temperature is in the 60's, not warm enough for kombucha. I bought your heater, and it worked- I'm back to lovely sweet/sour fizzy KT. You do have to pay attention to your settings on the heater- if your house gets warmer, you may have to turn down the heater setting. I do wish there were graduated lines on the dimmer switch, (though I got used to it anyway), and that that there was a better way to secure the heater to the brewing vessel. But, I am pleased- it did the job!
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Kathleen Lundin
Date:
11/28/2012
Review:
The heating strip works just fine and keeps everything warm when I turn down the thermostat on the furnace at night.
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gayle
Date:
11/25/2012
Review:
I have been very pleased with the blanket for my crock. It is very responsive to the slightest adjustment.
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julie ( Hayden Lake,ID)
Date:
11/10/2012
Review:
I absolutely Love Hannah's Year Round Heating System With Dimmer.She also includes a self adhesive thermometer strip with it! If you want your Kombucha brewing process to be Sleek,Convenient and Precise, then this is the system for you. Customer service is always there for you, by phone or E-mail. Thank You Hannah for making the brewing process so simple!
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Lynn Timmons (Cortland, NY)
Date:
11/03/2012
Review:
I bought the year round kombucha heater. I researched other heating 'pads', and pads i would add my own thermostat too, which was about the same cost as yours. This heater is amazing. I live in upstate ny where the sun never shines and the winds blow through your house and it can actually be colder than alaska. This heater changes the temperature on a 1.5 gallon container that i 'continuous brew" in, literally in a matter of 30 minutes. I don't even have the heater up a full half of what its capable of and the brew is at 78-80 degrees. The year round matt is so large it is wrapped around my brewing vessel, (which helps to keep it dark), as well as wrapped around another vessel for a 'second ferment'. I keep other wine bottes that i also second ferment in, just up against the primary container and the ferment is successful with the heat. I love this thing.I would buy it again and again, but its such a great product i doubt i'll have too. I hope this answers some questions the way I was looking for some questions to be answered.
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jennifer
Date:
10/21/2012
Review:
The heating system works very well. I had to keep a close eve on it at first to find the right tempurature for my set up but once I got it I put put a mark on the control dimmer. Now it is quick and easy to make a new batch. Thank you for a great product.
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Jo Arledge
Date:
10/15/2012
Review:
This heating system is really well made and worth the extra money.I am very happy with this purchase and I recommend it.
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Chris Salbego
Date:
09/07/2012
Review:
I have two of the essential heating strips w/dimmers and they work awesome! It takes a little playing around to find the setting for the perfect temp., and you want to make very small adjustments to get there, but I would recommend these to everyone who wants to be able to control the temp. of thier brew! Great product Hannah and Thanks for all your patience and help!!!
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L Lincoln, Richmond VA
Date:
08/25/2012
Review:
I purchased the "top of the line" heating mat, with the temp control. It works perfect! Plus, it looks cool!
I had another heating mat and it isn't nearly as good as the one Hannah had the engineer design for her.
I highly recommend it!
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Joe
Date:
08/07/2012
Review:
This thing works! My apartment can be 80 in the day and 65 at night, so the dimmer is a total essential so you don't roast your scoby during the heat of the day. Drawing a few lines next to the dial will help you adjust to your ambient temperature once you get the swing of things down-pat.
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Irene B Union, WA
Date:
07/29/2012
Review:
I live on the Hood Canal, nestled next to the Olympic Mountains, which means more than half the year is overcast with cool days & nights. I figured if I need a comforter to stay warm, my Scobys would as well. I use the Essential Heating Strip for my Scoby Hotel and a batch jar or two and use the dimmer switch strip for my CB. I appreciate that Hannah had these manufactured to heat the tea, not the bottom of the containers.
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Mara
Date:
06/16/2012
Review:
Love the kombucha heater. highly recommended. I am in LA and I do use it.
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Pam Free
Date:
06/04/2012
Review:
I sent for the cheaper heater at first and it wasn't enough so Hannah changed it for this one really promptly. This one is SOOO good! I try to remember to tweak it a bit at night when it's colder but it works fine even if I forget. I loooove my kombucha!!
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Jami (WI)
Date:
05/29/2012
Review:
I could not be without this. I am surprised how much the temperature fluctuates on my tea. This was money well spent.
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Laura Sienkiewicz
Date:
04/24/2012
Review:
It get very chilly in New Hampshire so the heating strip and thermometer really are key to making awesome booch. Hanna you really have thought of everything thanks so much.
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Amy Rood
Date:
04/03/2012
Review:
Definitely worth the money! I live in a damp environment (Pacific Northwest and also spend a lot of time in Yellowstone, which as very tempermental weather), so without a doubt this heating strip was worth the big bucks I spent for it! Just started using it and it already has my Kombucha at the exact temp I need it at! I love the temp strip that comes with it, so you know exacly what temp you have your KT and if you need to adjust the dimmer. Dont settle for cheaper versions of this in any sort of way. You get what you pay for, and I cant wait to see how this improves my KT! Thanks Hannah!
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Name:
Heather Hair
Date:
02/26/2012
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Love the heater strip. We keep our house cold. The dimmer is essential since my house temperature fluctuates when we are not home and at night. Careful though. The dimmer has a big change for a small move of the dial.
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Mike Joiner
Date:
02/21/2012
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I found that the heat control for my brewing kt was very important , Hannah heating strip works great and makes it easy, worth every cent, Thanks Hannah
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Coach Jordan (Massachusetts)
Date:
02/18/2012
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The heating strip is an essential part of my kombucha continuous brewing system. The bacteria are kept at the perfect temperature for their mischief. Here in New England, cold temperatures would slow the growth process. With this heating strip, designed perfectly for the CB system, I have a gallon of fresh KT every 3-5 days.
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Lola (Ontario, Canada)
Date:
02/07/2012
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Great Investment! 

I'm so happy that I found The Kombucha Mamma Year Round Heating Strip with Dimmer before wasting my money on any other heating pad. Easy to operate, this handy gadget will pay for itself in no time, with perfect brews of KT every time-- even for a newbie in the middle of a Canadian winter!

Loved finding Hannah / Kombucha Mama/ Kombucha Kamp on You Tube.. Watched quite a few of her simple demonstrations--  her demonstrations are simple and empowering!  

Thanks Hannah
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Barbara in S Oregon
Date:
02/06/2012
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Spending a bit more for the heater with the thermostat is definitely the way to go for our area which gets cold in the winter. The thermostat is sensitive and keeps my KT at just the right temperature. It give me the freedom to be gone for a few days and know that the KT is still the perfect temperature even though the house is cooler while we're gone. This was a great idea Hannah!Thanks.
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Heather (Twentynine Palms, CA)
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01/28/2012
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I really like this heater. I'm just starting my first time ever brewing kombucha and chose it for its versatility and convenience, and I think this heater and all of Hannah's information is helping me get set up right. Compared to the seedling mats, etc, this is a much nicer set-up. I emailed Hannah to ask about guarantee or warranty and while she said it does not have one, she said it should last a long time and I felt confidence in her sincere customer service.
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Kelly
Date:
01/25/2012
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Hannah's heat mat with the dimmer switch is THE BOMB! It works great! I don't have to worry about my kombucha brewing in my cool environment. It works like a charm! Hannah's customer service is first rate too! When I got the dimmer switch there were a few wires exposed and she quickly replaced it. Thanks for all you do, Hannah!
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Kerry Walters, Olathe KS
Date:
01/04/2012
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I LOVE IT!!! I live in a basement, so temperature is a real problem. I tried a heating pad but the only way to control it is constantly turning it off and on. Hannah's Year-Round heating system is PERFECT! Now its always the right temperature! Well worth the expense. Thank you Kombucha Mama!
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Valerie
Date:
01/02/2012
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Have had this heating strip with dimmer for two weeks. Very pleased with it already!
I just started brewing Kombucha and knew immediately that I’d need a heat source to make it work in Canadian winters. This system made the most sense after researching my options – especially having the dimmer switch.
I wish I had read the review above regarding the thermometer. I went out and purchased and applied a thermometer just a few days before my heat strip arrived. I didn’t realize that one would be shipped with the heater.

My only ‘thing’ is that it’s not all that attractive. (I don’t mind having the ceramic brewer sitting out on the counter, but the heater with the cord isn’t very pretty.)
Also, it’s a little more expensive than I’d like (plus I paid for shipping to Canada) but I’m hoping to see health benefits with my kombucha and you can’t put a price on that.

Overall a great product and does what it says! Thanks Hannah!
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Sue Buchman (Stillwater, MN)
Date:
12/29/2011
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I am currently working on my very first batch! After doing some research and reading these reviews, I purchased this. It works as promised and is keeping my brew at a constant temp. in my cold basement! I am enjoying the modifications that were made due to other's feedback. I believe this heater will help to make me a successful kombucha brewer!
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Paul G. (Pocatello, Idaho)
Date:
12/20/2011
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I would also strongly recommend the Year Round Heating System with Dimmer. It is a must if you want to get the most out of your Kombucha & maximize the brewing process. I have been batch brewing previously & I almost immediately noticed the difference in the look, growth & health of my SCOBY as soon as I was able to bring my brew to the correct temperature. The Heating System is very flexible & thin but extremely effective!

Paul G.
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Michelle Orange County, CA
Date:
12/13/2011
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This heating strip is a Life Saver!!!! My apartment has been really cold for a month now and if it wasn't for the heating strip my Kombucha would have taken forever to frement. It just speeds up the process. The heating strip is worth the money and it's only a one time buy. It's a really good investment. You can easily adjust the heat that you want. Hannah is a genius for inventing this heating strip! Thank you Hannah!
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Joanne R
Date:
12/03/2011
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I LOVE this strip. It saved my Kombucha. We live in the high desert of Eastern Oregon and it gets darn cold here. It has been in the teens at night for over a week here already and it is not even winter yet. I had my continuous brew on a Kombucha heating plate. It has not adjustment and it was getting too warm. I got this new Heating System with dimmer and I can control the amount of heat my brewer gets. No more cooking my brew! I still have plenty of room on the adjustment to raise the heat when it gets really cold.This is a great design, thin, flexible, and it has a nice long cord. Ty Kombucha Momma for this great heater.
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Pat ( N.J.)
Date:
12/02/2011
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This product has made the difference in home brew or paying $5 a bottle. I really love this heating strip. It comes with the thermometer so you just can't go wrong. Thanks Hannah your Customer Service is Awesome!
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TM
Date:
11/29/2011
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I have tried cheaper methods (like a reptile heating cord) and none work as evenly and easily as the heating with dimming for the cb system. I am switching all of mine out with this one to keep the temp stable
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Laura Powers
Date:
11/28/2011
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summer no problem; but winter in the midwest that brewer needs a heat tape and this is the way to go! I tried a heating pad and it just did not do the job. The SCOBY need a continuous temp to be safe and the heat tape does that.
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Arthur Vance
Date:
11/07/2011
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This heater works great. Actually it works too great if you're not careful which I learned the first day. It will heat the crock up quickly and get too hot if you don't watch it. Used the thermometer to get it right. Nice heater.
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Austin, (Aurora, CO)
Date:
09/25/2011
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I love the heating strip, very useful, and I would definitely recommend it!! One thing I noticed is that the dimmer dial didn't come with any kind of marking to indicate at which heat level it was. I can mark it myself, but for a beginner, you have to experiment with it for hours to figure out a good setting for your KT. (Hey Austin - thanks for the feedback, we have improved the directions for new brewers! :))
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Natalia Kosinska (Gypsum, CO)
Date:
09/04/2011
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I very highly recommend Hannah's HEATING SYSTEM WITH DIMMER. Its very helpful!!I'm happy with this product. Thank you Hannah!
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Kaden
Date:
08/24/2011
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This makes everything so completely painless.
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Erminio Santiago (NY, NY)
Date:
06/28/2011
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I live in New York and we had a very cold winter this year and it gets pretty cold in my apartment and very hot in summer. The great thing about the year round heating system is that you can adjust the amount of heat. the only problem is that you don't know the temperature of the kombucha. Get yourself an Aquarium Fish Tank Thermometer with Adhesive Back. place in front of your brewer (outside) and there you go - best system ever!

~~~Reply from Kombucha Kamp ~ "Hey Erminio, that's exactly what we've done. Now every Year Round Heating System comes with a thermometer. Thanks for the feedback! :)"
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