I would think the cooler would insulate too well and cause the heat produced by fermentation to raise the wort temp too high. Maybe I'm over-thinking it, though.
Not over-thinking, just thinking.I would think the cooler would insulate too well and cause the heat produced by fermentation to raise the wort temp too high. Maybe I'm over-thinking it, though.
wow,i didn't think about that ! is that serious ?
Okay,i am going to put it back where it was.
I think re-purposing it for somethin other than fermentation is a wise decision.
those are not really air tight, or able to be sanitized enough for my comfort level.
hlt? ice bath for chiller? seat? grain storage? seat AND grain storage?
Wait, put it back?
If this is a secondary vessel (and fermentation is complete), a well sealed cooler may actually help hold your conditioning temperatures.
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. . . although not sure of the oxygen permeability of the type of plastic used in a cooler?
Referring to insulating against temperature swings after it has reached the ambient temperature. Day time, night time temperatures. Home thermostat being run on a setback when no one is home. Drafts from open doors, ect.It will reach ambient temp after a couple of days so not going to help with temp much or at all.
Referring to insulating against temperature swings after it has reached the ambient temperature. Day time, night time temperatures. Home thermostat being run on a setback when no one is home. Drafts from open doors, ect.
Dont get me wrong. This is not something that I would do or promote others to do. Just trying to find something to list in the pros column. Regardless, the cons are too great to make it a useful idea.
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