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Old 07-03-2006, 03:48 PM   #1
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I am buying one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/Danby-DWC310BL-Wine-Refrigerator-Cooler-Chiller_W0QQitemZ150004396820QQihZ005QQcategoryZ20 713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

from a friend and im thinking it will work quit well for lagering. It seems to be large enough to fit a single carboy (if I take out a few racks) and the temps can be controlled from 42-57 degrees. What do you all think


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Lagering is done @ 30-32*F so this wouldn't work.

Didn't you ask the same question last week?
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It will work for fermenting but not lagering.
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I am buying one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/Danby-DWC310BL-Wine-Refrigerator-Cooler-Chiller_W0QQitemZ150004396820QQihZ005QQcategoryZ20 713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

from a friend and im thinking it will work quit well for lagering. It seems to be large enough to fit a single carboy (if I take out a few racks) and the temps can be controlled from 42-57 degrees. What do you all think
Except for the glass doors (that let damaging light in) i cant see why it wouldnt. Most lagers are fermented at 45-50 degrees so it seems like it would be perfect.
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Old 07-03-2006, 05:52 PM   #5
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Firsly No I didnt ask this question last week. Secondly... So I can ferment lagers at this temp if I cut out the light correct? I have also a kegerator running at 36 degrees woudl that work for lagering?
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Somebody was looking at a similar item for a kegger.

Anyway, you can ferment in the wine cellar and lager in the kegger. Buy a couple extra cornies & you're set.
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Perfect. Thanks david
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Firsly No I didnt ask this question last week. Secondly... So I can ferment lagers at this temp if I cut out the light correct? I have also a kegerator running at 36 degrees woudl that work for lagering?
Oops, sorry. it was this guy:

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/wine-cooler-lagering-cabinet-kegerator-10608/

You can lager at 36 degress, that will work.
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np..sweet thanks mikey
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p.s. just picked it up and my 5 gallon carboy fits PERFECTLY in it.. has like 2mm of space above... yessss..


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