Hi All,
I'm looking for some way of getting control over my fermentation temperatures. Due to limited space I don't have room for a fridge/freezer. So I'm considering a DIY brewjacket solution for 2-3 Gallon batches.
I've managed to get a TEC/Peltier running using a computer PSU and heatsink and fan. This works well and I can achieve a temperature difference of ~50F.
I intend to attach a rod/tube to the peltier and immerse this into my fermenting wort, my question is what metal can I use safely????
I've bought stainless steal, but its thermal conductivity is very low, so can I use aluminium? I guess copper is out??
Cheers!!
I'm looking for some way of getting control over my fermentation temperatures. Due to limited space I don't have room for a fridge/freezer. So I'm considering a DIY brewjacket solution for 2-3 Gallon batches.
I've managed to get a TEC/Peltier running using a computer PSU and heatsink and fan. This works well and I can achieve a temperature difference of ~50F.
I intend to attach a rod/tube to the peltier and immerse this into my fermenting wort, my question is what metal can I use safely????
I've bought stainless steal, but its thermal conductivity is very low, so can I use aluminium? I guess copper is out??
Cheers!!