Recent content by adamensis

When you're spending money on something like this, to me it's worth it to spend just a little more on Perlicks. Especially if you think you're just going to upgrade down the road. Never had a stuck tap once, even when I didn't pull from one of them for well over a month. If you're feeling...

Nothing special about mine since so many others go this route too, but here you go: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/3-tap-5-cu-ft-keezer-284222/

If you want the display, I second the advice for getting an STC-1000. They are very cheap and surprisingly easy to wire up. Even if you have almost no electrical knowledge or experience. I have one in the collar of my keezer and one in a project box controlling my ferm chamber and they work...

Sounds like some good DIY projects in the making. I have used the STC-1000 (a/k/a ebay temp controller) for both my keezer and ferm chamber and it works great and the price is right. I'm not sure what paying more for the Love controller gets you other than maybe slightly better accuracy and...

This is similar to what I did as well, although I used the STC-1000. I also ran the cord powering that fan through the same hole. The controller is also boxed. The wiring is not as neat and pretty as others on the inside, but you'd never know that from the outside.

Go for it. For me, DIY solutions are a fun part of the hobby.

I didn't read your original post very closely. You caught me. I just wanted you to know that this was a very doable project. I think you should go for modifying the cabinet, rather than try and build one. And the casters aren't a real necessity unless you need to move it often.

I forgot to mention you will definitely need a fan in there to circulate the air or it won't be evenly cooled

I would rip the guts out of that mini fridge and mount the compressor and coils outside of the cabinet, and the freezer plate inside the cabinet. Then line the inside with insulation. I would also build a false floor and put insulation under it. Then wire in the STC-1000 and you will be set. I...

I also recommend the STC. I only use the cooling function (I live in Tucson) for my ferm chamber, but wiring in a heating pad or light bulb would be very easy. It's also a very cheap solution. Win-win.

I used the aquarium controller for my keezer and it works great. Although I don't have a coffin setup (I used a collar). If you want to have the fan run when the compressor kicks on, you will need to use a relay. There are some good examples if you look through the ferm chamber threads. But...

I've heard others say the same thing about WLP410. Awfully annoying that WLP400 is such a finicky strain to work with. I went to my LHBS and picked up some Safale-05 to finish it out. We'll see how it goes. Could end up being a little over-attenuated, but that's OK.

It's frustrating because this is only about 50% apparent attenuation. Dumb yeast, indeed.

It's not a stupid suggestion. But yeah, the hydrometer is good and there is no krausen. I've tasted it and it is alright. A little on the sweet side of course. I have considered just kegging it, but it would only be about 3.4% ABV which is a little low.

Only one problem....I have been shaking it.