Fixing Temp In Fermenter Fridge

[Fitty]

G'day everyone. I did do a quick search before opening a new thread, but couldn't find the specific information I'm after.

I've done a couple of kit brews before, and had fair to middling results. I think one of the main issues is that I'm unable to keep the beer at a constant temperature during fermentation. My solution to this problem is not unlike this project, but not so involved. My basic plan is to buy a cheap, second hand, upright fridge and fix the temperature somewhere between 18 and 20 degrees. This way, I can store both the 23L plastic keg and the 30 odd plastic bottles, so I can begin another brew as soon as the first one is bottled.

This brings me to my question; is it possible to fix the temperature of a fridge so high, and if so, how is it done?

 

[The Big Burper]

Fitty,

There is a little gizmo called a 'fridgemate" which is just what you want. It is available
from Craftbrewer or any of the sponsors listed at the top of the page.

Do a search on fridgemate for more into.

The duck's nuts.

cheers
and welcome to the forum.

Dave

 

[chappo1970]

It's not impossible but the thermostat will need to be changed as it won't handle it and it's a fair whack of stuffing around, yeah? A better, quicker and possibly cheaper solution is a fridgemate/tempmate and or a 24 hours timer like you use on a pool pump.

 

[Fitty]

Beauty, that's exactly what I'm after, cheers.

 

[derek_morton]

gday fitty

i was recently looking for something similar myself and came across the GroWarm. The same as a Fridgmate, however these both retail at over $100.

i searched ebay and found this thermostat with an inbuilt sensor for less than $30 inc. postage. you will have to wire it yourself but it is very simple and diagrams are included.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Thermostat-complete...A1%7C240%3A1318

alternatively i found this one...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Thermostat-complete...A1%7C240%3A1318

it is exactly the same as a GroWarm but for only $60 inc. postage instead of over $120.

hope this helps and saves you some coin.

 

[QldKev]

gday fitty

i was recently looking for something similar myself and came across the GroWarm. The same as a Fridgmate, however these both retail at over $100.

i searched ebay and found this thermostat with an inbuilt sensor for less than $30 inc. postage. you will have to wire it yourself but it is very simple and diagrams are included.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Thermostat-complete...A1%7C240%3A1318

alternatively i found this one...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Thermostat-complete...A1%7C240%3A1318

it is exactly the same as a GroWarm but for only $60 inc. postage instead of over $120.

hope this helps and saves you some coin.

Am I missing something?? These GroWarms are for controlling heating, not cooling???

Maybe ok for in the middle of winter in the southern states...

QldKev

 

[QldKev]

Should also add, last time I checked the FridgeMate was < $50

QldKev

 

[kegpig]

G'day everyone. I did do a quick search before opening a new thread, but couldn't find the specific information I'm after.

I've done a couple of kit brews before, and had fair to middling results. I think one of the main issues is that I'm unable to keep the beer at a constant temperature during fermentation. My solution to this problem is not unlike this project, but not so involved. My basic plan is to buy a cheap, second hand, upright fridge and fix the temperature somewhere between 18 and 20 degrees. This way, I can store both the 23L plastic keg and the 30 odd plastic bottles, so I can begin another brew as soon as the first one is bottled.

This brings me to my question; is it possible to fix the temperature of a fridge so high, and if so, how is it done?

You can through away the old thermostat and wire in a lae or carrell electronic unit and then you can set compressor to click in at any temp works well but these are up over the 100 dollar mark