Mini fridge

[jordanIPA]

Does a mini fridge work for a temperature control unit?

 

[jeffcosgrove]

Yes. As long as you can fit your carboy/bucket with airlock or blowoff tube in there. You may need to remove the plastic can holder from the door to help it fit. Most likely you will want to buy a temperature controller as well.

 

[jordanIPA]

What a good controller off of amazon?

 

[brevity]

Before you bother, turn the thermostat to the warmest setting and see what temps you're getting.

 

[BigFloyd]

What a good controller off of amazon?

The STC-1000 is available on both Amazon and eBay. I got both of mine (one for the fermenter chamber, one for the keezer) from Amazon since I'm a prime member and got free 2-day shipping.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/ebay-aquarium-temp-controller-build-163849/



http://brewstands.com/fermentation-heater.html

When you get set up to accurately control fermentation temps, you will very likely see a noticeable improvement in the quality of your brew.:rockin:

Before you bother, turn the thermostat to the warmest setting and see what temps you're getting.

That may sound like a good short-cut and it's better than nothing, but you won't get the accuracy nor the easy (and precise) adjustability that you gain with an STC-1000. Since it only cost about $30 to build one, why not do it right?

 

[jordanIPA]

Thank you for the input

 

[BigFloyd]

Thank you for the input

You're quite welcome. I'm glad to help anyone in their quest to do the best possible job controlling ferment temps.

Temp control ==> happy yeast ==> tasty brew.