JeffoC6
Well-Known Member
Hi all...
Just a brief background as to what type of brewer I am at the moment. I'm doing AG 1-gallon batches due to my living space. I realize that 5 gallon batches don't take up that much more room, etc. etc., but the simple fact is, 1-gallon batches are what I'm doing now, and in the foreseeable future.
With that said, I'm starting to look ahead at the spring/summer season. My fiance adores the warm weather, so we don't really turn on the AC until things get HOT. Our place will normally be around 75-80 during a typical spring/summer day. Obviously, not ideal fermentation temps.
I was in my parents' garage the other day and noticed that they still have my brothers' refrigerator from college. I asked about it and they told me that if I wanted it, it's mine. Here's the exact same fridge (pics) that's in their garage:
http://www.fasttrackauction.net/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?fasttrack1155/4
I know the short answer is "yes," I want this to use as a fermentation chamber. But, having absolutely no DIY experience, or any type of "handyman" experience. How big of a project would this be for me to undertake? I tried to look around on the web to see what people do, and while I (sort of) understand, I'm not so sure I have the ability to modify something like this, but am willing to try for the sake of stable fermentation temps in the spring/summer.
Would love to get some opinions of some more experienced DIY'ers....Thanks a bunch!
~Jeff
Just a brief background as to what type of brewer I am at the moment. I'm doing AG 1-gallon batches due to my living space. I realize that 5 gallon batches don't take up that much more room, etc. etc., but the simple fact is, 1-gallon batches are what I'm doing now, and in the foreseeable future.
With that said, I'm starting to look ahead at the spring/summer season. My fiance adores the warm weather, so we don't really turn on the AC until things get HOT. Our place will normally be around 75-80 during a typical spring/summer day. Obviously, not ideal fermentation temps.
I was in my parents' garage the other day and noticed that they still have my brothers' refrigerator from college. I asked about it and they told me that if I wanted it, it's mine. Here's the exact same fridge (pics) that's in their garage:
http://www.fasttrackauction.net/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?fasttrack1155/4
I know the short answer is "yes," I want this to use as a fermentation chamber. But, having absolutely no DIY experience, or any type of "handyman" experience. How big of a project would this be for me to undertake? I tried to look around on the web to see what people do, and while I (sort of) understand, I'm not so sure I have the ability to modify something like this, but am willing to try for the sake of stable fermentation temps in the spring/summer.
Would love to get some opinions of some more experienced DIY'ers....Thanks a bunch!
~Jeff