What should I do with my extra fridges?

[qzpm150]

So I'm new at this, haven't even bottled by first batch yet and already I'm hooked. After reading through the threads I've realized the importance of temperature control.
Currently I have a mini fridge, a regular sized fridge with the freezer on top, and know of someone willing to get rid of a large freezer chest. All of them not currently being used. My question to you is what should I do with them?

 

[funkadelicturkey]

mini fridge- fermentation chamber/beer storage
regular sized fridge with the freezer on top - beer/ferm chamber, yeast storage, hops storage in freezer
chest freezer - keezer

 

[kf4ocj]

Well first thing is your a lucky fella to have them.I would make one a fermentation chamber and another one into a kegerator.

 

[najel]

I wouldn't use them. I think it's best to just get rid of them. In fact, I could properly recycle them for you if you want to send them to me

 

[qzpm150]

What sort of temperature controlling devices would I need to accomplish this?

 

[C-Rider]

What sort of temperature controlling devices would I need to accomplish this?

google Thompson temperature controllers.

 

[241]

Or eBay STC-1000. 110v for USA

 

[funkadelicturkey]

google Thompson temperature controllers.

Did you mean Johnson temperature controllers? I have a Johnson A419 on my kegerator and it is awesome!

 

[bioguy]

All your really have to do is mess with the existing thermostat. Here's a thread (which I think should be a sticky) that tells you how to accomplish it without buying any external controller.

 

[qzpm150]

ah yes i do have a Johnson temperature controller on my amazon wish list. I also like the idea of being to change the original thermostat, a fun diy. what about beers that ferment at higher temperatures. An ale is suppose to ferment at 68°? how would i be able to regulate the temperature above ambient using the fridge. I'm guessing i would need some sort of wrap and a separate temperature controller.
Also to take this thread on a tangent, I see people with graphs of their ferment temperatures. that's neat, how do i do it?

 

[EdgeBrew]

Or eBay STC-1000. 110v for USA

+1 to eBay temperature controller.

That's the cheapest and it works. I have one. Additionally I have an eBay temperature controller that works in series with the power point for my brew belt. Both are great.

 

[C-Rider]

Did you mean Johnson temperature controllers? I have a Johnson A419 on my kegerator and it is awesome!

OOPS, Old age mistake. LOL