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I kept getting hung up on having a fermentation chamber as either a converted chest freezer or something permanently built in place. Then I started thinking I don;t believe the chamber needs to be sealed up air tight like a freezer and why not build something I can dismantle when I don't need the chamber. So I thought of this design....
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Really simple and cheap to build. The hard foam was $18 for a whole sheet.
The walls are 30" tall by 36" long. The width is based on the width of the outside edge of the fridge so it is 17" W. The lid is slightly wider but I figured it didn't need to be cut exact since I will tape shut. I sealed the seams up with duct tape. I didn't put a floor in it yet to see how it works with out. If it doesn't work I have one piece that will fit perfect.
Here are all the tools and supplies you need.
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chandlerbang said:
BTW, I love your commitment to homebrewing that you put the new ferm chamber in your kid's room.
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Dr_Jerryrigger said:
Well done. Did you tweak the thermostat?
Also are you having problems with condensation? If so, use more duct tape.
I think he's using a Ranco.jlw said:Also, I use the Ranco digital temp controller to control temps.
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chandlerbang said:Dr_Jerryrigger said:
Well done. Did you tweak the thermostat?
Also are you having problems with condensation? If so, use more duct tape.
I think he's using a Ranco.jlw said:Also, I use the Ranco digital temp controller to control temps.
Using a Johnson controller. I prefer my Ranco. I think there is a problem with the Johnson. When I move the temp cord the numbers go crazy up and down. -
Lakewood said:
You are looking for a cheap data logger. There are diy type solutions but they arent for someone without some experience with software and electronics.
You could go all analog and have a digital thermometer for ambient and the temp controller with thermowell and then just write the two temps at defined periods. -
jlw said:Lakewood said:
You are looking for a cheap data logger. There are diy type solutions but they arent for someone without some experience with software and electronics.
You could go all analog and have a digital thermometer for ambient and the temp controller with thermowell and then just write the two temps at defined periods.
If you aren't looking for a lot of data, manually writing down temp readings is definitely the least expensive form of data logger... Make sure you calibrate all of your thermometers...The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny -
Lakewood said:jlw said:Lakewood said:
You are looking for a cheap data logger. There are diy type solutions but they arent for someone without some experience with software and electronics.
You could go all analog and have a digital thermometer for ambient and the temp controller with thermowell and then just write the two temps at defined periods.
If you aren't looking for a lot of data, manually writing down temp readings is definitely the least expensive form of data logger... Make sure you calibrate all of your thermometers...
ha ha ha, yeah I think writing down numbers is the redneck data logger.
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Redneck Fermentation Chamber