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I've decided that I'm sick and tired and battling over the house thermostat to keep my temps stable for my ales. I want to set up a fridge with a temperature control thermostat so I can have total power over my fermentation temps without even thinking about the house thermostat. I know I can get the fridge control thermostat from northernbrewer or other sites, but I'm stumped as to what to do for the fridge.

I'd like it if the fridge could fit 3 carboys or ale pails at once and I definitely don't need a freezer. I think a smallish commercial fridge from a convenience store or something would be perfect for this but I have no clue about where to look for those. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
Craigslist - or commercial restaurant supply that deals in used. . . however they are going to be more money than a used freezer.

You can also contact independent repair techs who sometimes fix up older equipment and resell them.
 
Berlbrew said:
I've decided that I'm sick and tired and battling over the house thermostat to keep my temps stable for my ales. I want to set up a fridge with a temperature control thermostat so I can have total power over my fermentation temps without even thinking about the house thermostat. I know I can get the fridge control thermostat from northernbrewer or other sites, but I'm stumped as to what to do for the fridge.

I'd like it if the fridge could fit 3 carboys or ale pails at once and I definitely don't need a freezer. I think a smallish commercial fridge from a convenience store or something would be perfect for this but I have no clue about where to look for those. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Let me google that for you...

classifieds - craigslist

Temp controller:
Johnson Controls A19 AAA-49C - eBay (item 160357064985 end time Aug-30-09 07:17:29 PDT)
 
OK! That's excellent. I didn't realize a chest freezer would work, nor did I know that's what they were called. This will be excellent. Do either of you have a similar setup?
 
Yep, I have a 15.8 cu.ft. freezer with that same Johnson controller. Got my freezer for $60. It needed a quart of Rustoleum, but it runs great. It holds about 6 carboys.

A 10 cu. ft. is a good size. Mine is a monster, and probably much bigger than I needed. I would rather have two smaller ones, but I am not really complaining. It makes good beer.
 
Thanks for the heads up on the controller. I just picked it up. Good deal. Almost paid $62 for the exact same one today.
 

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