Cononical Fermenter Temp Control Options

[jbraaten]

So I have a 14 gallon cononical that right now I have fermenting in my dining room which holds a stable 65 degrees. Great for winter, but come summer, the electric bill would be outrageous to keep it there. So, I am exploring options for cooling.

Glycol chiller is out right now for cost reasons, I am thinking about an upright freezer with my inkbird and a fermwrap, but have also seen a cooling jacket as a potential option.

So, I can't be the only one. How have you solved this issue?

 

[ITV]

I like my upright freezer (purchased used for $200) controlled by an inkbird and heated by an inexpensive electric heater.

I have my conical elevated so that I can gravity feed to my kegs.

 

[stevehaun]

+1
I have used an upright freezer for both a 14 gallon and 42 gallon conical. I mostly brew lagers so I have never needed a heater. Craiglist is your friend. Make sure the freezer's coils are not part of the shelves.

 

[Conehead]

We bought a new fridge and I use my old one for my 14 gallon conical. I use a stc-1000 to keep it at the right temp. I realize this 25 year old fridge may be an electricity hog, but keeping it at 67 F isn't going to break the bank.