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09-12-2009, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Douglasville, GA
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Ferm Chamber Build under $10 (AKA Glory Holes)
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I got jealous looking at all the amazing ferm chambers and figure I would set out to build one for myself. Luckily, total construction costs were under $10 (bill of materials at bottom of post).
I think the pictures speak for themselves...
Alright, so it was kind of a joke, but it works. If you notice in the last picture, you can see the floor register (A/C vent) in between the carboys. I've got a 5-ton unit pumping out 50-55 deg air. I just trap it under the box against the carboys. We keep our thermostat at 78 and the carboys stay around 70-72. I now have a fridge in the basement with a temp controller. Huge diff - got a "Last-Minute Marzen" going right now with Wyeast 1007 @ 58 deg.
Almost forgot...
B.O.M.
Cardboard Box $0.00
Utility knife to cut holes $9.79
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perhaps a line of single hop IPA's - there's so many new hops out there!!!
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09-12-2009, 08:08 PM
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Four Beasts Brewery
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn
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hey, it works, so don't knock it. i have done that same thing before.
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Kegged: Citra IPA
Bottled:*empty*
Fermenting: Dusseldorf Alt
Planned: Black IPA, Munich Helles, Belgian Golden Strong, IIPA, Serrano/Habanero Cream Ale...
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09-12-2009, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
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Brilliant!! You should patent the design and retire in 90 days!
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On Deck: Centennial Blonde, Midnight IIPA
Primary: SMaSH Citra/2 Row, KBS Clone
Secondary: ???
Kegged:
Bottled: Gulf Oil Spill Stout, Breakfast Stout, Amarillo SMaSH, Orange Wit, RIPA Oak/Bourbon Aged, Barleywine, Apfelwein,
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09-12-2009, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Philly, PA
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You spent $10 on that?!? 
Edit: That is not to say that I don't like it, mind you, just that $10 is a lot to pay for a homeless person's home.
I've thought about doing something similar in my basement. All of the ventwork is down there and I thught about diverting some AC flow to a chamber. In the end I just bought a couple wine fridges.
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On Tap: 1. Kelly R. IPA, 2. Roter Hund Hefeweizen, 3. Bud Killer Blonde, 4. Red Dog Pale, 5. Roter Hund Oktoberfest, 6. Pumpkin Ale, 7. McRed's Stout (with new nitro system and stout tap,) Cream Soda, 8. ESB # 3, & 9. Ordinary Bitter.
Last edited by dontman; 09-12-2009 at 08:27 PM.
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09-12-2009, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NW
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Why'd you spend so much on a box knife?
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09-12-2009, 09:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Round Rock, TX
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ha! that's great--i'd try that, but i don't think my wife would appreciate a box hanging from the vents in the ceiling.
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09-12-2009, 09:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Silver Spring, MD.
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your avatar is NOT going to be the case tomorrow Berserker!
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Fight for old D.C.!
I Support My LHBS!! (Maryland HB)
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09-12-2009, 11:37 PM
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Swing the BIG hammer
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,433
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Great thought process... don't let anyone curb your enthusiasm! before you know it, you'll be creating great equipment with full control. Keep at it!
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Mom was right. Never argue with an idiot. They just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Where's my beer. I know I left it around here somewhere.....
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Kegged/Drinking:Nihilistic Integrity - Black IPA, #1 BIAB pale ale, Bells Two Hearted - yes a keg of the real stuff
Kegged/Conditioning:Wally N Seans Braggot, Emerald Eyes - Irish Red, Atomic Tsunami - brown
Primary:empty
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09-14-2009, 06:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada.
Posts: 20
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I wouldn't leave any fermenter on hardwood floors... even if it doesn't overflow, it can sweat.
The last place I rented was left with all kinds of circle marks, like someone had flower pots that leaked out the bottom. 
Thankfully I learned that leason, before I bought my own place! |
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09-14-2009, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,632
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Not a bad idea and made me laugh. If only my AC had not broke I would be trying this.
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