This carboy thermowell is great for homebrewers and winemakers who want precise temperature control during fermentation. You can use it in plastic carboys of 3, 5, or 6 gallons during the entire fermentation process, especially at the start when temperature differences are significant. It comes with a 15 - foot stainless - steel thermowell and a #10 silicone stopper. The unit won't work with Johnson Temperature Controllers because of the large probes.