Fridge, temp control, cold crash

[warb]

hey all, done a bit of searching and seems there are a few options, some old, etc, so looking for the latest method..

basically about to buy a new fridge to hold 2 standard carboys, with summer coming I need to keep the fermentation at 15 odd degrees, than want to drop to a couple odd degrees once done, etc..

what temp controller is best to protect the compressor, etc. don't mind modding the fridge if need be however I assume an external thermostat is now the standard with timed delays, etc.. what's the latest suggestion?

 

[bradmcm]

See the ad at the top there for Inkbird. Simple solution, no mods required. Plug the fridge plug into the cooling socket and a heat belt or pad into the heating socket.

 

[warb]

10-4

 

[wide eyed and legless]

hey all, done a bit of searching and seems there are a few options, some old, etc, so looking for the latest method..

basically about to buy a new fridge to hold 2 standard carboys, with summer coming I need to keep the fermentation at 15 odd degrees, than want to drop to a couple odd degrees once done, etc..

what temp controller is best to protect the compressor, etc. don't mind modding the fridge if need be however I assume an external thermostat is now the standard with timed delays, etc.. what's the latest suggestion?

I keep my fridge set at 1 C with one of these below, make a simple thermowell to fit in your fermenter only cost a few dollars as shown and your good to go.

https://www.kegking.com.au/mkii-10-30amp-temperature-controller-heat-cool.html