TyTanium
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I think my chest freezer is dying.
Is it plausible that fermentation is really generating enough heat to out-compete the compressor? Or is my freezer dying? I'm thinking the latter.
A freezer designed to keep things sub-zero should be able keep an ale at 67°...
Have it set to 67°, it can't get beer temp below 71°
Other liquids in freezer are 61°
6g of 1.060 wort actively fermenting
Healthy, active pitch of 2565 Kölsch plus 60s O2
Probe taped to side of carboy, insulated. Confirmed temps w/Thermapen.
Frigidaire FFC09C3AW1 - 9.0 cuft
DIY EBay temp controller build
~80 degree ambient in garage
Is it plausible that fermentation is really generating enough heat to out-compete the compressor? Or is my freezer dying? I'm thinking the latter.
A freezer designed to keep things sub-zero should be able keep an ale at 67°...
Have it set to 67°, it can't get beer temp below 71°
Other liquids in freezer are 61°
6g of 1.060 wort actively fermenting
Healthy, active pitch of 2565 Kölsch plus 60s O2
Probe taped to side of carboy, insulated. Confirmed temps w/Thermapen.
Frigidaire FFC09C3AW1 - 9.0 cuft
DIY EBay temp controller build
~80 degree ambient in garage