buckerooni
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Hi All,
I've got Temp Control Fridge Mk I going, but am wondering if using (submersible) ceramic heater element that came with the kit (2nd hand) is a good idea. I'm wondering if it's too hot to maintain a good average temp. I haven't used the fridge to ferment yet.
Pointing the ($25) infrared thermometer at it the element is reading at 90c+ while on the other side of the fridge the temp sensor is coming in at 18.1c. I'm worried it's a bit too dramatic heat difference between what the element is outputting to the desired temperature to ferment. That is, one side of the fermentor will hotter than the other
So I'm after advice on:
- worth using a light globe instead (or can I get by with the element?)
- positioning of sensor, heat source and fermentor in the fridge
- will the gap in the seal make much difference?
here's the gear (working it's way up to 18c) - using a 1 degree temp range (falls below 17 will heat to 18):
here's the gap:
Thanks for any help!
Cam.
I've got Temp Control Fridge Mk I going, but am wondering if using (submersible) ceramic heater element that came with the kit (2nd hand) is a good idea. I'm wondering if it's too hot to maintain a good average temp. I haven't used the fridge to ferment yet.
Pointing the ($25) infrared thermometer at it the element is reading at 90c+ while on the other side of the fridge the temp sensor is coming in at 18.1c. I'm worried it's a bit too dramatic heat difference between what the element is outputting to the desired temperature to ferment. That is, one side of the fermentor will hotter than the other
So I'm after advice on:
- worth using a light globe instead (or can I get by with the element?)
- positioning of sensor, heat source and fermentor in the fridge
- will the gap in the seal make much difference?
here's the gear (working it's way up to 18c) - using a 1 degree temp range (falls below 17 will heat to 18):
here's the gap:
Thanks for any help!
Cam.