Pepsi Can Fridge Converted Into a Fermentation Cooler

[GilaSpit]

So I took a round Pepsi Fridge and converted it into a fermentation cooler and brewed my first batch on Saturday. Its bubbling nonstop out of the air lock three hours after racking to the carboy. Here are some pics and a quick video. I took the Pepsi/mt dew logo off and plan on painting it eventually. I removed the lid and used a foam couch cushion (bought new foam) to seal the top and stop light from entering. I also used an A419 from Johnson Controls to regulate temp. Its holding at a perfect 65 degrees. Lol didnt relaize video was so dark! Sorry

 

[GilaSpit]

Guess I really Should have put this in DIY...

 

[pelipen]

I did the same thing with an aquafina chiller. They're all the same brand or two. It works brilliant, but I can only lager at 34 F unless I bypass the thermostat.

I highly recommend a brew hauler or diy equivalent. I rack directly from the carboy while it's in there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdMa2CHO4uE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[helibrewer]

Great fermenter!!


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[GilaSpit]

I did the same thing with an aquafina chiller. They're all the same brand or two. It works brilliant, but I can only lager at 34 F unless I bypass the thermostat.

I highly recommend a brew hauler or diy equivalent. I rack directly from the carboy while it's in there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdMa2CHO4uE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Just picked up two brew haulers. I almost dropped the carboy when i tried to put it in the first time

 

[chays99]

I did this with a Red Bull cooler a few years ago and it worked great.

 

[Flee15]

I just acquired a red bull version. What is your carboy sitting on? Could you post a pic of the inside? TIA

 

[GilaSpit]

I just acquired a red bull version. What is your carboy sitting on? Could you post a pic of the inside? TIA

The Carboy sits on the bottom I didn't put any risers or anything. I did remove the fan from the inside on the bottom to make it sit flat. The fan just helps circulate air. Its really the water blocks around the top that help hold the temp.

 

[Flee15]

Ah. Gotcha. Ill try that. Thanks.