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Uncategorized Boards => My Rig => Topic started by: Chris Craig on March 18, 2014, 07:13:25 PM

Title: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: Chris Craig on March 18, 2014, 07:13:25 PM

I've had this freezer set up as a lagering chamber for a few months now.  It used to be my old keezer. 

Recently, I need to replace the washer/dryer that were beside it, and that meant I had less room for the chamber.  So, I turned it sideways and moved the hinges to the side so that it would fit.  It would have been a shame to lose this bit of gear!

I also added an STC-1000 temperature controller for more precise control than the Johnson I was using before.

(http://i.imgur.com/OnOh940l.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/LrzBV0el.jpg)

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: DandyMason on March 18, 2014, 08:10:54 PM

Looks awesome, I need one of these.

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: Al-Loves-Wine on March 18, 2014, 09:49:16 PM

Temp controlled ferment, really the only way.....

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: Jake on March 18, 2014, 09:55:10 PM

Very nice. I need to pick up my fermentation game

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: Chris Craig on March 19, 2014, 06:45:18 AM

I have a separate chamber for ales that holds 3 carboys.

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: DandyMason on March 19, 2014, 07:43:42 AM

Quote from: Chris Craig on March 19, 2014, 06:45:18 AM

I have a separate chamber for ales that holds 3 carboys.

Same setup for the ales though? What type of temp control do you have on the ales chamber?

Title: Re: Fermentation/Lager chamber
Post by: Chris Craig on March 19, 2014, 08:45:45 AM

I built a box out of styrofoam and 2x4s for that chamber.  There's a mini fridge at one end with the door removed and a fan for cooling, and a box heater for warming.  I use another STC-1000 to control it.