Carlscan26
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For those of you using plastic/glass carboys - do you cover the door with an additional light blocker or is the tinting of the glass sufficient?
For those of you using plastic/glass carboys - do you cover the door with an additional light blocker or is the tinting of the glass sufficient?
Carlscan26 said:For those of you using plastic/glass carboys - do you cover the door with an additional light blocker or is the tinting of the glass sufficient?
barrooze said:Hops are affected by sunlight, so unless you're making hopless beer or enjoy skunky beer, I'd suggest doing what the others have done and cover up the glass.
Agreed, if sunlight was getting to mine I'd cover the glass.
Carlscan26 said:Is it any wavelength of light or specifically UV? I also don't get any direct sunlight in my garage but just to be safe I cover mine with two layers if black plastic. But I guess I'm curious because if its ok for wine would the uv filtration be sufficient for beer too?
I found this model Model # MVWC52B http://www.homedepot.com/Vissani/h_...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UJaWk4Z2mSo on home depot's website. I couldn't find the one mentioned by the OP. Does anyone know if this is the same or at least functionally the same for this purpose?
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Strong, direct sunlight or incandescent light can adversely react with phenolic compounds in wine and create potential wine faults. Delicate, light-bodied white wines run the greatest risk from light exposure and are often packaged in darkly tinted wine bottles that offer some protection from the light.
So, it seems the dark bottles offer most of the protection with maybe some of the glass also offering up some protection. So, since I still am not convinced, I'll leave mine covered with clear fermenters and uncovered with buckets!
Same here--HD had the MVWC52B. It appears to be identical. I had no trouble bypassing the thermostat as described in the OP.
Lumpyyyyy said:Does the aquarium controller usually come with a sensor or is buying your own recommended?
Is there a good way to route wires into the back of the unit? I have the heating element and temp probe going under the door seal. I use a towel to block airflow from that spot, but I would rather have a sealed route in the back. Any good spots to drill, or other tricks?
But yeah, the thing works like a champ. Not having to worry about temperature is fantastic. I will probably build a second one.
I don't get it,if a wine chiller allows temps to get up to 65 degrees,,,,,,,why is there a need to get a temp controller. I can see if there is a freezer in your system like a fridgerator.
I don't get it,if a wine chiller allows temps to get up to 65 degrees,,,,,,,why is there a need to get a temp controller. I can see if there is a freezer in your system like a fridgerator.
So I recently finished a build that would mirror the OP's and I'm kinda curious about the flexwatt heat tape. It's been running an hour or so but I've seen barely a 1 degree bump in temp. It's running in 65 ambient and I'm trying to get up to 73. Is this even possible with this stuff? It's definitely on as it's warm to the touch.
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Can these refrigerators hold a standard ball lock keg in them?
Would require enough height with a gas fitting on it.
I do closed system pressurized fermentation in Cornelius kegs and would like to open myself to lagering indoors all year round. I am currently using the STC-1000 in two applications already, so I am very familiar with their use.
Some simple specs on interior height would probably suffice.
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