As a respectful nod to Revvy, I will be patient. Brewed a hefweisen extract 8 days ago. Pitched yeast at 78 deg., and it went into my basement which is around 62 deg this time of year. After 18 hours, I had "major" fermentation such that I had to take out the air lock for a blow off tube...
a 7 cu. ft. chest freezer will hold two 6.5 glass carboys (or 1 glass carboy and one plastic bucket) Brand new, these are about $210.00, you will need a temp controller as well at about 85.00.