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I want to build bigger temp control fermentation chamber What size of chest freezer do I need for 2 -3 6.5 gal carboy???
I want to build bigger temp control fermentation chamber What size of chest freezer do I need for 2 -3 6.5 gal carboy???
I have 1 made of refrigerator I used to used it for sausage and salamiYou don't need a bigger fermentation chamber. If you put in one carboy with the controller you control its fermentation temperature. Works great. When you add a second carboy, one of them has a controller, the other runs wild. Since your beer only needs fermentation control during the first few days to control the formation of esters and fusels, when that period is over (about day 4 or 5) you can take that carboy out and let it come to room temperature while you put the next one in. If that isn't fast enough turnaround for you, you need a bigger fermentation vessel or a second fermentation chamber with its own controller.
This is whit kegsFor 3 carboys, probably 8 cubic feet or larger. If it's close, it's always best to measure to be sure.
Have you seen this:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/chest-freezer-specs-and-layouts.377518/
This is whit kegs
I want something to hold 2 carboys 6.5 gal
I got it nowCarboys are listed as well.
That is what I am looking to buy. I have an Inkbird and a heater with a fan. How do you like it so far?I bought a Fridgidaire at home Depot and a Inkbird temp controller.
Frigidaire 5 cu. ft. Chest Freezer in White-FFCS0522AW - The Home Depot
Store more of your favorite frozen foods and optimize bulk food storage with the Frigidaire 5.0 Cu. Ft. chest freezer. Great for storing large or small items, this chest freezer features a removable basket,
www.homedepot.com
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HXM5UAC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One carboy or one bucket fits fine. ( 5.0 cu Feet)
That is what I am looking to buy. I have an Inkbird and a heater with a fan. How do you like it so far?
The temperature fluctuation I can not control. It's just how the Inkbird works. [...]
if you can add a thermowell to your bung and get the temperature probe into your beer it will show less fluctuations than being taped to the side of your carboy.I will set those to ZERO and see what my temperature logger says over 24 hours. I do not believe i can maintain a constant 64 degrees 100% over time. I Mean the temp controller will kick in and drop the temp to below 64 F and turn off. The temp will rise a little above 64 before it kicks the compressor on again and the temp will fall, so there will always be some up and down over 2 weeks in the primary.
I will set those to ZERO and see what my temperature logger says over 24 hours. [...]
I was thinking about putting the probe in the beer. Thanks for the suggestion.if you can add a thermowell to your bung and get the temperature probe into your beer it will show less fluctuations than being taped to the side of your carboy.
I changed the settings to +4 F for a day and made another graph It does not make a big difference I set them both to +1 F for a day and did another graph, attached. I had the temp set at 63f .Pretty sure 1° is the minimum differential
fwiw, I run my controllers with a 2°F differential then set the Set Point one degree below my target temperature. So, still a 2 degree differential to cut down on compressor cycles, but keeping the kegs within a degree of my goal...
Cheers!
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