fermentation chamber/workspace pics

[TopherJohn]

That's an incredible build! Well thought out, and well executed.

 

[Inkleg]

WOW, now I have build envy.

 

[NewBrewB]

Any reason not to build something like this, and use it as a brew stand for a 3 vessel converted keggle kal clone HERMS system on top? Seems like the perfect space efficient idea.

 

[rebel_scum]

Been upgrading my workspace a bit lately- here's some pics:

Added a kettle stand with propane tank storage:



which lives here:



Also added a sink with some additional workspace:



Here's the brew corner altogether:



Still need to hang a bit more pegboard and stain the sink but it seems to be coming together nicely! Just wish I had a bigger garage

Working on a mini fridge 6 tap kegerator now- ill link the build thread in a bit.

Jeff

 

[thepudgeman]

How has the mini fridge been handling the extra area to cool? Does it constantly run or does the whole system keep a consistent temp with all that insulation once it gets to temp?

 

[rebel_scum]

I generally have it between 65 and 74 degrees for fermentation purposes, and at those temps the compressor only kicks on two to three times a day, which is not much at all.
I cleared it out a couple weeks ago and cold crashed 5 gallons of California common at 38 for two days and it seemed to be running pretty constantly, although it did get the temp down to 36 for those purposes.
Judging by that, I don't think it is capable of lagering due to the size, but for normal ale fermentations and occasionally cold crashing it seems to be pretty solid.

The kegerator I am currently working on is very similar to this build but about 1/3 the size with a bit larger mini fridge, and I am pretty concerned about its compressor. it will be running at around 45 degrees:



Jeff

 

[rebel_scum]

Here is a link to my kegerator build if anyone needs it:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-6-tap-mini-fridge-kegerator-build-484607/#post6274428