So I am thinking about using a water bath to try and cut down on temperature variations in my fermenters. It really wouldn't be that hard for me to do, since all of them sit in a bath tub in my unused downstairs bathroom.
Now the thing is, I am not sure if it is something I should add ice to. Right now, my fermenters are at 68 degrees. They can swing up to 72 on some days, depending on how much SWMBO messes with the thermostat.
I am not sure, but I would think that having continuing variations in temp would not be best for the beer, so I figured this would be the easiest way to try and stabilize the temps.
So, for those that have done this before, how submerged should the fermenters be? Half way or 3/4? Or less? And is ice really needed or will cool water do the trick?
Now the thing is, I am not sure if it is something I should add ice to. Right now, my fermenters are at 68 degrees. They can swing up to 72 on some days, depending on how much SWMBO messes with the thermostat.
I am not sure, but I would think that having continuing variations in temp would not be best for the beer, so I figured this would be the easiest way to try and stabilize the temps.
So, for those that have done this before, how submerged should the fermenters be? Half way or 3/4? Or less? And is ice really needed or will cool water do the trick?