So I built a fermentation/carb fridge/freezer using a love controller and a chest freezer. Works awesome, except in the winter. It resides in my garage, which is insulated, but not heated. I need to get this thing up to 50* to allow my schwarzbier to ferment. Problem is, i can't get it over 40 degrees at the moment.
So I'm looking for some kind of heat source. My fermenters are glass carboys. If I got the red light bulb/reptile route, will the artificial light make a negative impact on the beer? The bulbs are rated as non UVA.
Secondly, is there an issue with running an element like this, in the freezer, which will then make the freezer cycle. Trying not to make an instant fire hazard here. Anyone have any thoughts on how to heat this thing up?
So I'm looking for some kind of heat source. My fermenters are glass carboys. If I got the red light bulb/reptile route, will the artificial light make a negative impact on the beer? The bulbs are rated as non UVA.
Secondly, is there an issue with running an element like this, in the freezer, which will then make the freezer cycle. Trying not to make an instant fire hazard here. Anyone have any thoughts on how to heat this thing up?