Hi guys,
I'm new to home brew, still haven't brewed my first batch yet. I'm a bit of a perfectionist at everything I put my hands to, so having the basic tools to achieve the best I can is what I usually go for.
I got a small fridge (got second hand on craigslist) plugged to an STC-1000. I cut the door in to make room, but when I cut into the plastic of the door I instantly smelled something that had a fishy smell to it. I figured it was the insulation, the more I cut into it. Decided to cover it up with some caulking and a plexi glass. Aired that out for about 2 weeks, smell seemed to be gone.
I finally plug in my fridge to start running some STC-1000 tests, making sure it will keep my temps accurate and now the fishy smell is back.
First question is, does anybody know why it has a fishy smell (anything risky here? Don't know much about fridges/freon/insulation...etc.) and second question is, is there any risk that it can contaminate or even affect the taste of my beer if fermented in there?
Thanks!
Edit: Side note, when I got the fridge it did not smell fishy.
I'm new to home brew, still haven't brewed my first batch yet. I'm a bit of a perfectionist at everything I put my hands to, so having the basic tools to achieve the best I can is what I usually go for.
I got a small fridge (got second hand on craigslist) plugged to an STC-1000. I cut the door in to make room, but when I cut into the plastic of the door I instantly smelled something that had a fishy smell to it. I figured it was the insulation, the more I cut into it. Decided to cover it up with some caulking and a plexi glass. Aired that out for about 2 weeks, smell seemed to be gone.
I finally plug in my fridge to start running some STC-1000 tests, making sure it will keep my temps accurate and now the fishy smell is back.
First question is, does anybody know why it has a fishy smell (anything risky here? Don't know much about fridges/freon/insulation...etc.) and second question is, is there any risk that it can contaminate or even affect the taste of my beer if fermented in there?
Thanks!
Edit: Side note, when I got the fridge it did not smell fishy.