Fermentation chamber
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dutchoven
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I would get the age, capacity, and interior measurements. Also, ask the seller what they did to make this fridge a ferm chamber ... custom wiring, reinforced shelving, etc., or just a cheap temp controller through the door?
If your looking to spend ~$200 on a ferm chamber, I would recommend an upright freezer. I built one for around $200, here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/dutch-s-cadillac-fermentation-chamber-build-251579/
If your looking to spend ~$200 on a ferm chamber, I would recommend an upright freezer. I built one for around $200, here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/dutch-s-cadillac-fermentation-chamber-build-251579/
I bought a used vertical freezer that I use as a fermentation chamber for $1. I bought a new freezerless refrigerator for $189 that I use to cold-crash batches (and store extra food from the family's weekly costco shopping trip.) You should be able to get a free or low cost "hot" box and even a free refrigerator from CL.
Jester
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That link makes me want to get an upright instead of a chest freezer.
