Best fridge to use for a 6.5 gal. carboy??

[rackashack]

After experimenting with a couple home brew recipes I realized the importance of controlled temperatures during the fermentation process. I bought the temperature controller and just need the proper fridge to fit my 6.5 gallon glass carboy.

I'm dedicating a section of my garage to my home brewing efforts with a utility sink, counter top and cabinets. I'd like to fit the fridge under the counter top, so we're talking no bigger than 6 cu ft size fridge. The dimensions on the carboy are 26" high (including stopper and airlock), and about 15" in diameter.

Does anyone use a mini-fridge to control the temps during the fermentation process, or have researched the best fridge to use for the job??

Also, does anyone know if I can use the temperature controller on a mini-freezer? I don't know why i couldn’t but I haven’t heard too much about it.

I've been searching for a while but haven’t found the perfect mini fridge to complete my home brewing lair. Any help would be greatly appreciated,

thanks!

 

[Walker]

You can use the temp controller on the freezer. I've done that with my small chest freezer a couple of times.

 

[JuanMoore]

I used a mini fridge for a couple of batches until I got a full size one. The problem for me was only being able to have one batch going at a time. I love having the full size fridge, as I can fit two 6.5gal primary's and two 5gal secondary's on the top shelf and two cases of 22oz bombers underneath to condition. The freezer stays in the mid 30's, and I use it to store my hops, cold mugs, beverages and other stuff. I got the fridge for $20 on craigslist, and modified it with scrap wood shelves and a flat door panel so it could hold everything I needed it to.