What is the best way to keep fermenting lagers cool

[Dare]

I am going to brew my first lager and want to know the best way to keep it at a set cold temperature? I was going to use my deep freeze and purchase a temperature regulator for it but don't know which one to purchase. Any suggestions?

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Johnson Controls make a temp controller. Like $30 bucks at my lhbs.

 

[certaut]

using a 7.2 cu/ft ge and doing 10 gallon batches with no more than a http://www.homedepot.com/Appliances...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 and a ranco http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc111000000-digital-temperature-controller-p-86.html

 

[Malticulous]

I have a few fridges, a chest freezer and a couple of analog Johnson controllers. I also use a water bath out in the brew shed in the winter (early spring spring and late fall it works for ales.)

 

[hops2it]

The already mentioned Johnson Controls and Ranco units are the ones most used by homebrewers. But any controller rated for 115v would work. I just hooked up my JC today and its working great. Nice to have that level of temp control finally.

 

[jonmohno]

Im using my basement, cooler and frozen ice bottles.Perfect for keeping in the 50's.I also have started my first lager,just did a steam though just to see the difference with S-23 dry yeast. Im also in the process of gettin another fridge ill probably put my old one in the basement and get a temp regulator later on.I just have too much beer stocked up, i can never get a chance to chill any down for very long having one fridge,and a constant supply of new beers i try.