Controlling Mold in Ferm Chamber

[Rob2010SS]

How do you guys control mold in your fermentation chambers? Usually, it's not too bad but on my last brew, a Belgian Blonde, the temp was held at 74*F for a while and it really helped hold some moisture in the fermentation chamber which in turn led to mold. What do you guys do to mitigate this?

 

[Kmar48]

I throw an Eva-Dry renewable mini dehumidifier (that I got in a 2-pack at Costco) in my fermentation mini-fridge to keep the moisture at bay. After a couple days I check it and if I need to renew it I just throw the other one in while the first one is drying out.

 

[day_trippr]

I also use Eva Dry 500s - a pair of them. If I didn't there would be puddles from June through September...

Cheers!

 

[opercularia]

+1 on Eva-Dry - use them in my keezer too.

 

[Jaybird]

I use a level 2 FB stand filled with Damp Rid

sitting over a stainless bowl. It just sits in the back of the chamber and when the bowl is 1/2 full I empty it.

https://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Level-2_15-Inch_FB_Stand.html

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DampRid-...35&wl11=local&wl12=16627481&wl13=2537&veh=sem

I used to have to do the same in the keggorator but for whatever reason my new one doesn't have an issue.

Cheers
Jay

 

[Derp]

I use a level 2 FB stand filled with Damp Rid

sitting over a stainless bowl. It just sits in the back of the chamber and when the bowl is 1/2 full I empty it.

How long does it last?

I've considered DampRid in the past, but I assumed there was an odor, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I was also worried about the chemicals it contained, but it appears to be CaCl and a lot of us add that to our beers, so nothing to worry about. I'll give it a shot.

 

[Jaybird]

How long does it last?

I've considered DampRid in the past, but I assumed there was an odor, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I was also worried about the chemicals it contained, but it appears to be CaCl and a lot of us add that to our beers, so nothing to worry about. I'll give it a shot.

It just depends on how much water its trying to remove. So the times of the year is going to play a factor. I only use about 2 cups and I have had it last several months. I have also seen it deplete in less than a month. I was never worried about the CaCl mainly because its a totally closed system anyway.
Cheers
Jay