Fermentation Chiller Systems and Findings

[SatanPrinceOfDarkness]

I like your review. I happened upon this in the middle on building a modified son of fermentation chamber (I made it longer to accommodate two carboys). I think materials will end up being around $120 for everything, and I'm expecting to lager in it. That will include the ability to precisely control temperature (just cooling to start), but I will need to change out ice containers once or twice a day. It also is a large space investment. Perhaps 8 square feet. If I owned a house I would have probably made a converted freezer or something, but if need be this can be disassembled and carried out of my basement without breaking my back.

 

[drag_fan_350mph]

Better and cheaper thermowells here...
http://www.brewershardware.com/Straight-Wall-Thermowells/
Read about them at the site, welded and polished ends for better sanitation.
I use this type carboy cap...
https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Brew-LLC-7H-EOH8-VCRW-Carboys/dp/B0064OED86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477148461&sr=8-1&keywords=carboy+cap
One tap for the thermowell, one for the bubblier.
Enjoy!