Heating for Fermentation chamber ?

Bru · 10-16-2009, 10:30 AM

Im in the process of building a fermentation chamber using a freezer. I have a dual stage temp. controller - what can I use as a heating element ? I was considering an IR bulb like you find on carvery units - any other ideas ?

chode720 · 10-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Check this out

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BREWER_S_EDGE_SPACE_HEATER_P518C100.cfm

I am buying one today to heat my kegerator

**weirdboy** · 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM

I have a little "seed starter" heating pad normally used for germinating seeds that I put under the fermenter.

Bru · 10-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Both of those are great ideas I hadn't thought of - thanks !

**rcrabb22** · 10-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Do a web a search for reptile warmers. Your hits will direct you to exotic pet supply stores. They use ceramic heating lamps in terrariums for lizards and such. I am headed that direction for my chamber when I build it. I will also add a fan for air circulation.

Also, some these places sell the bulk heat wrap sold as FermWrap at the different online brew shops. While I have never done it, these kits allow you do make custom sized wraps and the electrical connects appear to be some sort of crimp clip. Looks simple.

Boerderij_Kabouter · 10-16-2009, 01:50 PM

I would get something like this:

They are little heater with fans and sell at big box stores for about $14. That way they circulate air while heating for more even temperatures.

Bru · 10-21-2009, 05:52 AM

Thats also a good idea - thanks.
Ive ended up getting a large infa red heating bulb and a computer fan.

bwiens · 10-22-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boerderij_Kabouter

I would get something like this:

They are little heater with fans and sell at big box stores for about $14. That way they circulate air while heating for more even temperatures.

I did this for my chamber. Fan and heat in one package/plug. They have thermostat and fan speed settings and have safety features. Cheap, easy, and functional.