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SouthPhillyBr3w3r

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Was surfing craigslist, and I found this guy for $75. Obviously my first thought was FERM CHAMBER! I have a keezer that I built, but I don't have room for another chest freezer. Honestly, I only ever have one beer fermenting at a time, so the ability for multiple ferments isn't really an issue right now. I contacted the seller and asked for model number, internal dimensions, etc. As it stands, I think it is a 3.3 cu ft. Danby 120 can beverage center. It looks like I can just pull out the shelves and an ale pail will fit inside. I am planning on using an Inkbird stc-1000 or itc-308. With the stc-1000, I know I will have to wire up outlets. The itc-308 is pre fabricated, so I guess I could just plug the cooler into the outlet on the controller, plug the controller into the wall, and stick a probe into the fermenter with a thermowell. For heat control, I might get a seedling mat, but I really only ever have issues keeping my fermentations cold as my finished basement hovers between 66-68'F. Do you all think this will work?

Gonna need a good scrub down, but it has potential.
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