Hi from central QLD

[Birdo]

Hi Everyone,

Ive just gotten back into brewing after a few years off.

I found out the hard way that brewing in QLD over summer requires a temp controlled fermentation chamber. Ive picked upself up an old chest freezer and an inkbird ITC 308 wifi.
From what I have read on the forum so far, I need to stick the temp probe against the outside of the fermenter and insulate it from the ambient temperature. Do i also need to runa fan of some type in the chest freezer to prevent hot and cold spots in the freezer?

I just hope my first brew didn't mind being so hot for the first few days

Cheers
Birdo

 

[Feldon]

Welcome, Birdo.

A fan is a nice addon to even out the air temp in all corners of the fridge. Doesn't have to be strong. Old computer fans are good.

 

[kadmium]

Don't forget to leave it open between brews to keep mould down, I also give even my upright a quick rapid mould kill spray every now and then. It can build up quick.

You can also put those disposable damprids in there to help.

 

[Birdo]

Thanks for the info guys. Now to scrounge up some old computer fans.