Recent content by tconnolly1120

Yep it is a brand new ETC which I got about a week ago. I tested the freezer without the temp controller a few weeks ago and it is definitely working correctly. I'm going to try a few more things and report back. Thanks for all your help guys. Cheers!

Yep you are correct. I did not realize the ETC did not have user settings. I'm going to test the method of utilizing the gel from the ice packs inside of a soda bottle tonight and leave it overnight to see what happens.

I just insulated the sensor with an old beer coozy I cut up and taped it shut. I then taped the sensor to a growler filled with room temp water and put it on the middle shelf in the chest freezer. I put the ETC to a desired 40 F and the freezer kicked on. The freezer only ran for about 3 minutes...

Thanks for the help guys. I read up on controlling the temp of beer in kegs and during fermentation in a few different threads and didn't realize there was so much to utilizing the ETC. I haven't changed any of the factory settings, such as cut-in or cut-off, differential, etc. I guess what I'm...

You mean just taping the sensor at the top of an open jar of water, or inside the jar? How would putting the sensor in a full growler full of water work? I care more about the temperature of the liquid then the ambient air temp in the chest freezer. Obviously the growler of water will cool...

You nailed it. I will definitely take the suggestion and see how it works. Cheers!

Hey all, Just kegged my first beer a few days ago and purchased a chest freezer to keep it in (also to use as a fermentation chamber at different times). I purchased a Johnson Controls A19AAT-2C Freezer Temperature Controller to regulate the temperature and hopefully keep it around 40 F. I've...

Thanks for the tip on full boil. That was exactly what I was looking for in terms of advice. I don't have a wort chiller (yet), but plan on getting one soon. So for this batch, I'll stick to the way I've been doing it. As for the yeast, my LHBS only had 3274 so I am going with that strain for...

Title says it all. I posted this a few days ago in the all-grain/partial mash section, but got some insight from a few helpful members to post it here. Thanks for all the help! [Nameless] - [Belgian Saison] - [Partial Mash (8.5 oz total: 4 oz DME; 4.5 oz grains)] Message Format...

Hi everybody. I've been home brewing for about 4 years now, mostly focusing on IPAs, Pale Ales and Brown Ales. This will be my first attempt at a belgian-style ale, specifically a saison, which I know can be tough to deal with. This beer is going to showcase Nelson hops since I believe they will...