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Another Fermentation Chamber Question

Discussion in 'Fermenters' started by HellBentBrewCo, Nov 21, 2010.

 

  1. #1
    HellBentBrewCo

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 21, 2010
    I want to build a heated AND cooled fermentation chamber. I have a built in shelf I'm going to use and I'm thinking the bottom will be the chilled portion and the top the heated. The chilled section I think I have a good idea on, will just cut in a mini fridge. I'm struggling with the heated side.

    I'm going to wall in the compartment with pink foam board insulation but how should I heat it and control the temp? My basement gets down to 58 degrees so there wouldn't need to be much heat. I have room for 5 fermentors in each compartment
     
  2. #2
    MetallHed

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 21, 2010
    I've seen people use the small fan heaters that you can get from wal-mart..

    I thought about using a heating pad (or a couple of them) from a petstore (the ones used for reptiles)

    :shrug

    just a thought!
     
  3. #3
    stinkynathan

    Active Member

    Posted Nov 21, 2010
    100w light bulb
     
  4. #4
    Sean

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 21, 2010
    +1
     
  5. #5
    HellBentBrewCo

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 22, 2010
    how do I keep the light off the beer?
     
  6. #6
    Maxkling

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 22, 2010
    Incandescent light bulbs do not emit UV rays.

    Which correct me if I'm wrong, skunk the beer....
     
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