> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bierbot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bierbot.com/using-bricks/the-manual-mode.md).

# Manual mode

When historic recordings and comments are not needed, the manual mode is the weapon of choice. E.g. for controlling a sparge tun to reach and hold 78°C / 172,4°F or a fridge/fermenter holding 5°C / 41°F for multiple weeks / years.

![Screenshot of a activated, manually controlled device.](https://972345729-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Mb-yazhyh6RzCW1gcvw%2F-MeaAR9qt1YuWdP-nt_b%2F-MeaAclzmQQKoaHvp_i0%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=413fa9e7-707d-4fdd-a885-f5b5dbb6e7a1)