Recent content by mhagar

Temp is at 62 now....such a simple solution.....my engineering mind is swimming.....:)

$58.00's....and cost no electricity (fridges are power consumers)..and when not brewing i can use it as a regular cooler...The problem is i have a condo and there's no good place for a refrigerator unless it's a small dorm fridge and not too many will accommodate a primary WITH the...

There would be no water...just ice jugs....cooler says it keeps ice for 5 days if not opened....can't see why this wouldn't work...of course, there might be some temp swings but might be effective for the primary ferm. time. Tub temps. are still too high in the summer in Houston...I'm going to...

Has anyone ever thought of standing up (on its edge/handles) a standard 120 qt cooler and sliding a 6.5 gallon carboy into it? You could cover the fermenter with a towel or two to prevent direct contact with frozen bottles on top and insert a quick read thermometer in the drain hole..and even a...

Has anyone ever thought of standing up (on its edge/handles) a standard 120 qt cooler and sliding a 6.5 gallon carboy into it? You could cover the fermenter with a towel or two to prevent direct contact with frozen bottles on top and insert a quick read thermometer in the drain hole..and even a...