The Perfect Fermentation Fridge
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I really like where in the description the seller claims it to be a 140L fridge yet the plate on the back clearly states:
Total Gross Volume = 120L
Total Storage Volume = 110L
Nevertheless, it looks like a nice size to do the job
Total Gross Volume = 120L
Total Storage Volume = 110L
Nevertheless, it looks like a nice size to do the job
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Yep that definitely looks the same.
Someone in Vic snap that up if you want a ferment fridge.
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Found this one in QLD but says it has been turned off for a long time, in my experience they don't like that so I'm skeptical about it working.
What do you think ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bar-Fridge-140-litr...=item20b6db89ef
What do you think ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bar-Fridge-140-litr...=item20b6db89ef
Any idea how many corny kegs will fit into one of these? Does someone have the internal dimensions? This looks to be the same model and still available http://www.tclelectronics.com.au/product.a...d=70&cid=13
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Slightly off topic but don't be afraid to go without the airlock if space is an issue....it's basically redundant. Just cover the hole with sanitised foil or glad wrap, or run a blow off tube from it into some water for any krausen overflow that might happen.
I've done quite a few small batch brews in one of these with the small lid just not screwed on all that tightly...all have worked out fine. Pitching the dry yeast through that little hole is a bit weird, but they always seem to ferment fine.
I've done quite a few small batch brews in one of these with the small lid just not screwed on all that tightly...all have worked out fine. Pitching the dry yeast through that little hole is a bit weird, but they always seem to ferment fine.
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Very helpful thread guys.
I just picked the above mentioned Mistral model up on eBay tonight - $116.
There's another one up at the moment if someone else needs one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mistral-bar-fridge-/161120678149?pt=AU_RefrigeratorsFreezers&hash=item25838a7105&_uhb=1
Looking forward to my first cool controlled ferment!!
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I just picked the above mentioned Mistral model up on eBay tonight - $116.
There's another one up at the moment if someone else needs one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mistral-bar-fridge-/161120678149?pt=AU_RefrigeratorsFreezers&hash=item25838a7105&_uhb=1
Looking forward to my first cool controlled ferment!!
Breezy
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Out if interest, was that the same as this one? (110L): http://goo.gl/PTVrRaBreezy too said:
I'm keen to get a barfridge sized temp controller too. I'm pretty new to brewing, but I reckon it's going to start being a pain in the arse trying to control temps as the weather keeps getting warmer in Melbourne.
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Hi Ross,rossbaker said:
It looks like the same model. Mine was a mbf140ss (stainless steel). Yours looks like the white equivalent mbf140rh.
If you're not sure and can inspect it before bidding - check that the freezer shelf can be removed by taking out the two screws in the back wall as per the OP.
If you get the right fridge, this really is a simple efficient way to cool control your ferments. I don't know why I took so long to get it organised.
Cheers
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Right, I'm picking up a used minstral bar fridge (same as above) tomorrow evening. Now I need to decide whether to get a keg king, pre-wired temp controller, or order an stc-1000 and try to wire it myself. My inner lazy ******* is thinking it should be an easy choice...
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Oh, dear... This thread got me quite excited. How silly did I feel when I got my fridge home tonight, removed the freezer shelf only to realize that my fermenter is still too tall... It's a longer, thinner one from the LHBS. So close, but still so far!
Oh well, time to think positive. I can either swap it our for my dads one (old coopers) or get a bunnings one. Door seal is a bit sh@t too, but that should be an easy fix. Urrrgh, this hobby never lets up!
Oh well, time to think positive. I can either swap it our for my dads one (old coopers) or get a bunnings one. Door seal is a bit sh@t too, but that should be an easy fix. Urrrgh, this hobby never lets up!
Hi all
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but i'm [SIZE=14.6px]bout to buy a small fermentation fridge, so excited to start AG brewing.[/SIZE]
Has anyone here used a fridge similar to this? [SIZE=14.6px]The model is a Homemaker 112L model HMBF112BWW.[/SIZE]
I'll be wanting to remove the freezer section from the top, is it as simple as removing the screws on the right and pulling the coil draw out? This will give me enough room to put my fermenter in using glad wrap instead of an airlock – but no chance unless i can get that freezer out.
Cheers
Dale
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but i'm [SIZE=14.6px]bout to buy a small fermentation fridge, so excited to start AG brewing.[/SIZE]
Has anyone here used a fridge similar to this? [SIZE=14.6px]The model is a Homemaker 112L model HMBF112BWW.[/SIZE]
I'll be wanting to remove the freezer section from the top, is it as simple as removing the screws on the right and pulling the coil draw out? This will give me enough room to put my fermenter in using glad wrap instead of an airlock – but no chance unless i can get that freezer out.
Cheers
Dale
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