Son of Fermentation Chamber design

[ultrashock]

Hello,

What do you think about my Son of Fermentation Chamber design?



It will be made from 5cm polystyrene foam sheets 125x60cm and it is designed for 50L plastic fermenter. A could not achieve more than 50cm height, but in the local stores this foam is only in this size.
During the summer the ambient temperature is about 20-24C, what minimum temperature can I expect in the fermenter and around it? I will use frozen water.
I'm planning to construct it on Sunday, appreciate any advices!

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

 

[ultrashock]

No replies to this thread, but I have already did it. Here are some pictures, if you are interested, I will describe the procedure and materials:

 

[brewgar]

That looks well designed and executed. Hope it works fine for you. Brew on!

 

[ultrashock]

I have tested it with fermenter filled with 30L water 25C, it could maintain 12C for 12 hours with only 2 bottles of frozen water (2L) and 4 packs of coolers for cooler. I didn't have any more time to test it longer, but these days i will. I will try to maintain 15C for 2 days with the same coolers.

 

[Mikoressree]

This looks like a great low-budget , space-saving option for a fermenter! I am thinking a fermenter is my next upgrade to my equipment. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide the procedures & equipment you used! Thanks!

 

[homebrewer_99]

When I made my SOFC I used the original design but made my own mods.

I didn't add the divider wall or the fans. It's 1 large chamber.

I can put 2 primary buckets or 2 carboys in it at the same time. The ice jugs are 1/2 gal AJ containers.

I mounted the "pink stuff" to plywood and made a top that doubles as a bar. I also mounted the entire project on a dolly so it can move around in my garage and painted it white.

 

[North_of_60]

Nice build and nice pictures. I have been researching the SOFC your post was helpful. That will be my next project. I like that it's small and light weight so I can store it in the attic when I'm not using it.

Have you used it yet? Did it perform as well as you expected it to?