skottree
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I've read and marveled at so many fermentation chamber builds I thought I'd share my own. I've been planning this for a while and finally got around to starting. I've put 2 evenings time into this project so far and am very happy with my progress. The thought behind this chamber is to simply keep a consistent temperature for me to ferment ales, wine and ciders. My basement is not completely underground, so I get temperature swings of 10-15 degrees and in the winter I can get temperatures as low as 40 fahrenheit.
What you see below is the framing of the chamber w/ the side, back and bottom walls on. I plan on having the top of the chamber removable so I can go in from the top. Also you can see the larger gap between the framing on the front... this is for a door that will be hinged on the bottom. The fridge will sit on the platform on the top right. The thought here is to have fans to blow the cool air from the top and let the cold air drop.
Front view.
With the fridge inserted.
Front view with fridge.
I have some time tomorrow night which will probably be finishing up cutting out the plywood for the top and the door. If I have time I'll get to cutting the insulation (1.5" insulation board). I'm heading out of town on Friday so I won't get around to working on it until next week.
Moving forward, I have a temp controller on it's way which I'll wire in to run the fridge / fans when cooling is needed and some sort of heating element when heat is needed (this will be phase 2 for winter time). I'm thinking of the reptile lamps that some have used for heating.
I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts as I continue on with this project.
Thanks again to the homebrewtalk community... it's truly a great resource!
What you see below is the framing of the chamber w/ the side, back and bottom walls on. I plan on having the top of the chamber removable so I can go in from the top. Also you can see the larger gap between the framing on the front... this is for a door that will be hinged on the bottom. The fridge will sit on the platform on the top right. The thought here is to have fans to blow the cool air from the top and let the cold air drop.

Front view.

With the fridge inserted.

Front view with fridge.

I have some time tomorrow night which will probably be finishing up cutting out the plywood for the top and the door. If I have time I'll get to cutting the insulation (1.5" insulation board). I'm heading out of town on Friday so I won't get around to working on it until next week.
Moving forward, I have a temp controller on it's way which I'll wire in to run the fridge / fans when cooling is needed and some sort of heating element when heat is needed (this will be phase 2 for winter time). I'm thinking of the reptile lamps that some have used for heating.
I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts as I continue on with this project.
Thanks again to the homebrewtalk community... it's truly a great resource!