New fermentation chambers to show off brew buckets

[rabeb25]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000094ZDX/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[yukonhijack]

Sweet, thanks! Do you keep it set on the low or high speed setting?

 

[rabeb25]

Sweet, thanks! Do you keep it set on the low or high speed setting?

Low for sure.

 

[steveoatley]

hey Rabeb25

What are the inside dimensions of those Keystones ?

They are no longer available - anywhere i can find....
And i was hoping to find something close - close enough

Thx

Steve

 

[steveoatley]

I found this one - looks a lot like your Keystone.

Midea WHS-160RW1 Compact Single Reversible Door Refrigerator

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVVIETA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20


The interior looks very similar to yours - could it be ?

Since i have to buy it "on line" - i can't measure the interior to make sure it would fit - before purchasing it....

Thanks
S

 

[grassfeeder]

this is awesome! i just ordered one on amazon.

any way to hook this thing up so i can heat and cool without brewpi?

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

Just buy an Inkbird 308

 

[Testudoed]

hey Rabeb25

What are the inside dimensions of those Keystones ?

They are no longer available - anywhere i can find....
And i was hoping to find something close - close enough

Thx

Steve

The keystones look to be available now:

http://www.amazon.com/Keystone-KSTRC44CW-Compact-Single-Door-Refrigerator/dp/B00MPZS3UC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1460391365&sr=8-3&keywords=Keystone+fridge

I'd also like to know the interior dimensions to see if my Speidel would fit

 

[grassfeeder]

The keystones look to be available now:

http://www.amazon.com/Keystone-KSTRC44CW-Compact-Single-Door-Refrigerator/dp/B00MPZS3UC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1460391365&sr=8-3&keywords=Keystone+fridge

I'd also like to know the interior dimensions to see if my Speidel would fit

I just got mine delivered today and the speidel "might" fit, regardless though, the interior of the door has to be taken out. Only thing I've been able to fit it without removing more than racks is a big mouth bubbler but I don't think an airlock with fit on it however.

 

[chrisisnapping]

I just got mine delivered today and the speidel "might" fit, regardless though, the interior of the door has to be taken out. Only thing I've been able to fit it without removing more than racks is a big mouth bubbler but I don't think an airlock with fit on it however.

What the internal measurements of this? Think a ale pale would fit in there without messing with the freezer or door?

 

[Firewalker11]

Just a word on the double pane polycarb or plexiglass window. They sell cans of nitrogen and other trace gases for wine preservation. If you were to caulk both of those panels together then puncture a hole for the preservation gas and another hole for gas to escape out the other side and let it flow for a few minutes, you would insert a lot of nitrogen and other trace gases that would keep the condensation from happening between the panes. I doubt that this would be a concern but that would be a very cheap and easy way to inject that gas. You just need to make sure to leave that other hole open for a while while the two panels have a chance to let all the extra pressure escape. Then seal it up.

 

[grassfeeder]

The problem I'm having now is getting the corners of the FRP trim to stick due to the curvature of the door. The silicone sealant is doing an "ok" job but it's long term is concerning me.

 

[Firewalker11]

3M 03614 Scotch-Mount is great for this kind of mounting. Its holding on all my panels on my truck and millions others as well.

 

[grassfeeder]

true, forgot all about that stuff. probably would have been the wise way to go and then caulk around the seams inside and out.

 

[grassfeeder]

Here is my attempt. No quite as great as the original but hopefully gets the trick done as I've been struggling at keeping temps consistent during fermentation.

sprayed the door with red enamel paint to match the rest of the garage color scheme. added the ferm wrap inside as a heating element and the temp prove from the inkbird 308. wrapped all the exposed insulating foam in foil tape to cover up any exposed foam cells and used silicone sealant on the inside of the door seal. I've got my brewmaster brew bucket on order so can't wait to testify that when it comes in. I will be able to adjust the temp on the inkbird without opening the door as I'll have the digital readout of the internal wort temp. lets hope it works out.

 

[grassfeeder]

confirmed this will only work with these brew buckets without modifying other fermenters or screwing with the freezer section somehow. the offset bung on the brew buckets allow clearance needed for the stopper.

 

[steveoatley]

if anyone is interested

I did find a good option at Sams Club

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/126-can...rod18910248.ip

Fits SS Brew Bucket
Fits Glass 6.5 g Carboy
Fits Plastic Brew Bucket

No modification needed to fit - just take out the glass shelves

Here is a pic, with the SS brew Bucket

 

[Spartan1979]

if anyone is interested

I did find a good option at Sams Club

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/126-can...rod18910248.ip

Fits SS Brew Bucket
Fits Glass 6.5 g Carboy
Fits Plastic Brew Bucket

No modification needed to fit - just take out the glass shelves

Here is a pic, with the SS brew Bucket

I can't get the link to work. Is it this model: 80901/502DS?

That unit would be perfect for me.

EDIT - Never mind, the link in the other thread worked.

 

[steveoatley]

Here is the Description on the Sams Website

Tramontina 126-Can Beverage Center
by Tramontina | Item #: 886159 | Model #: 80901/502DS


Steve

 

[tjosborne]

@steveoatley
Do you just close the door on the cords for heater and probe then? Or did you drill anything?

 

[steveoatley]

@steveoatley
Do you just close the door on the cords for heater and probe then? Or did you drill anything?

Right now, I am closing the door on the cords
Look at the pic - about 1/2 the way up next to the handle

I plan to drill a hole at some point to get the Heater Cord & Temp prob
inside in a neater fashion, right now they are taped to the door edge.

I just haven't had the time to find a good spot to drill

S

 

[steveoatley]

Here are Better Pics
Found on my phone - does anyone really own a camera any more ?

Testing each Fermentor.
These have no reflections - you can see that there is plenty of room

Brew Bucket
6.5 gal Carboy
SS Brew Bucket - 7 gal

I do not know why my pics upload sideways - there are not that way ?

Hope this helps

Steve

 

[Michigan_Wolfman]

Sweet! The 126 can beverage cooler is in stock at my local "Spam Club" for $178.98. Thinking one of those and a temperature controller from my local homebrew supply is going to be at the top of my 'To Do For Brew' wish list right next to 'Upgrade to all-grain brewing'.

 

[alphaking1]

Right now, I am closing the door on the cords
Look at the pic - about 1/2 the way up next to the handle

I plan to drill a hole at some point to get the Heater Cord & Temp prob
inside in a neater fashion, right now they are taped to the door edge.

I just haven't had the time to find a good spot to drill

S

Hey Steve,
Not sure if you're still closing the door on the cord, but I used your idea here for my Brew Buckets and also drilled holes to run the cords:

The heat pad had your standard electrical outlet on the end, so I cut and spliced the power cord in order to run it. The probe fit through the hole just fine. If you lift one of the caps for the door handle mounts, there is nothing underneath other than foam insulation and plastic. Just drill slightly larger and you should be able to feed everything through. Hope this helps, and very happy I found these pics when you posted them!

 

[steveoatley]

That' s a great idea to get cords into the Fridge !!


But..... mine are an older version

I do not have the reversable door option - no holes on the top for the hinge.

I drilled out the 'weep' hole at the back - just below the chill plate.

Steve

 

[alphaking1]

Ahh.. That sucks. Sounds like you got it working though!

 

[estricklin]

Is this the model at Sam's? I happened to see it last night and snapped a photo, I had no idea someone in this thread already bought it.

Sure is cheap, I was just wondering what might fit in it.

 

[BrewdyQuah]

Is this the model at Sam's? I happened to see it last night and snapped a photo, I had no idea someone in this thread already bought it.

Sure is cheap, I was just wondering what might fit in it.

That is it... Have it myself and it fits a carboy/ss brewtech brew bucket perfectly. Looks classy to boot!

 

[BeardedBrews]

How cold can you run these wine fridges?

 

[steveoatley]

How cold can you run these wine fridges?

I have been able to get 1 of mine to 35 F
The 2nd can only get to 40 F

Not sure why.... so i just Lager in the 1 st one !

S