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10-05-2007, 07:03 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
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Location: Corrales, New Mexico
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two room cold room plan
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I want to build a cold room. The space available is 4'6" x 12' I think two sections with two ac units would give me the best control. I could put one conical in each and make whatever I wished. My glycol chiller is dead (at least for now) and besides, I would love a place to store finished beer that was ut of the elements. I have read John Beer's write up and many others, but what advice do you all have to offer?
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10-05-2007, 07:11 PM
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For the love of beer!
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DO IT. 
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10-05-2007, 07:13 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
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Does it sound like a good idea or a stupid waste of time and energy?
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10-05-2007, 07:21 PM
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I think it is a good idea. I could probably use 2 more chest freezers (total of 3 then) for lagering, storage etc all that take up space and power. Then I got wine bottles sitting in areas in the house where it's too warm. A room would be awesome to have and I know exactly where in my place I could do such a thing too. I like the split in two areas thought as well.
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10-05-2007, 07:23 PM
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For the love of beer!
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Seriously,
It depends if you have the time, energy, space and $$$ to waste?
I know you are looking for a new project.
I love the idea and think I'd do it if I had all of the above.
I think I'd make the second a dual purpose general storage area so you could put both fermenters in one if they need the same temp. Or can shut one down when not fermenting to save $$$$
Can you heat with an AC unit as well?
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10-05-2007, 07:26 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
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No, but a controller could run a small heater as well. New Mexico gets hot and cold so I would need both. I just really don't want to waste my brewing time and energy on batches without good temperature control.
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10-05-2007, 07:28 PM
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Is the space inside the house or something built outside/garage?
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10-05-2007, 07:29 PM
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10th-Level Beer Nerd
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So, would each room have a separate temperature control?
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10-05-2007, 07:30 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
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It would be in the garage and each space/conical would have a controller/probe.
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10-05-2007, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Brewpastor
It would be in the garage.
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Yea, that's my spot too. It's a storage, toolbench area today and probably about the same dimensions. All walls are there and even has a window for an AC unit. I'd need to build out the ceiling and a whole bunch of insulation in the John Beere model and a door.
My thoughts have been to keep the 1 chest freezer in there just for the 40 degree storage / lagering and keep the rest of the area in the low-mid 60s 365 days a year. Someday maybe.. good luck if you do it!
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