Fermentation Chamber For 4 One Gallon Carboys

[roweman07]

I'm hoping somebody can point me in the right direction here. I only do 1 gallon batches, and I would really like to be able to do 4 at a time. Is there a mini fridge out there that can handle that? Pictures and links would be fantastic. I just plan on controlling it with an inkbird. Thanks up front guys!

 

[roweman07]

Anybody?

 

[mirthfuldragon]

My ~4.4 (4.5?) mini-fridge interior width is right at 17", ~10" deep before the hump. I built a little platform out of scrap wood to raise the floor to even with the hump, and that is probably about 17" square then, more or less - big enough to fit a 7.8g BSG bucket without a problem.

So: maybe. If you have the space, I would look for a chest freezer, since that has the capability to upgrade to a 4-tap keezer later, where my mini fridge is limited to just 2 corny kegs (and barely that).

 

[roweman07]

My ~4.4 (4.5?) mini-fridge interior width is right at 17", ~10" deep before the hump. I built a little platform out of scrap wood to raise the floor to even with the hump, and that is probably about 17" square then, more or less - big enough to fit a 7.8g BSG bucket without a problem.

So: maybe. If you have the space, I would look for a chest freezer, since that has the capability to upgrade to a 4-tap keezer later, where my mini fridge is limited to just 2 corny kegs (and barely that).

Thanks for replying! I just saw it, I have no idea how lol. I don't make beer so I'm not worried about the keezer thing. Just wine, mead, and cider. I measured my jugs set in a square and 14"x14"x16" would work great . That's with airlocks instead of blow offs. I didn't find any of the small chest freezers that were cheap, decent reviews, and online. I live in bfe.

 

[Beewrangler63]

Thanks for replying! I just saw it, I have no idea how lol. I don't make beer so I'm not worried about the keezer thing. Just wine, mead, and cider. I measured my jugs set in a square and 14"x14"x16" would work great . That's with airlocks instead of blow offs. I didn't find any of the small chest freezers that were cheap, decent reviews, and online. I live in bfe.

I picked one of these 7.1 cubic chest freezers up today at my local Sams Club for $139, They are normally $179 but have an instant $40 savings until March 25. I also do a lot of 1 gallon batches and as you see there is plenty of room to put whatever combination of fermentor sizes in there. Its an Igloo FRF472.

 

[joshua7]

Hey guys, Can any of you give me some advice on a temp controlled ferm chamber. It will be outside in a garage in the summer and winter in northern michigan so It will need to cool and heat. Not sure if I should start with a fridge or freezer, STC 1000 or Ranco,,, kinda lost here.

 

[roweman07]

Hey guys, Can any of you give me some advice on a temp controlled ferm chamber. It will be outside in a garage in the summer and winter in northern michigan so It will need to cool and heat. Not sure if I should start with a fridge or freezer, STC 1000 or Ranco,,, kinda lost here.

I use an inkbird you control my temperature. So far it has worked perfectly. Unless your garage is well insulated you will need a freezer that is rated for outdoor use.