Hello there, this is my first real post outside of the intro forum. I just purchased a GE 7.0 cu ft chest freezer and a Johnson Controls A19 temp controller. I intend to use them to first ferment two five-gallon batches, and then to store the beer once it's ready to drink. So, at least for now, the chest freezer will act as both my fermenter and keezer. My question is this:
Should I be putting the "remote sensor bulb" from my temperature controller in a water bath inside the freezer or just kind of hanging it in there? What is the best way to ensure the wort is being held at a nice steady temperature as opposed to a constant up and down?
Should I be putting the "remote sensor bulb" from my temperature controller in a water bath inside the freezer or just kind of hanging it in there? What is the best way to ensure the wort is being held at a nice steady temperature as opposed to a constant up and down?