[MKOB] Small frig for fermentation temps

Michael Owings mikey at swampgas.com
Thu Apr 12 16:19:16 CDT 2007


You need a thermostat, although I've heard of people using a calibrated 
appliance timer, which is a lot cheaper but you'll need to spend a 
little time figuring out the settings you need for a given temp. As a 
rule a fridge won't easily get above 45F (if that high) without some 
kind of control.

Willis Brewer wrote:
> Looking at a 4.3 cu ft GE frig to control fermentation temps..  Want to free
> up a 5 cu ft freezer.
> 
> Anyone have experience with these ?
> 
> Also, would you need a thermostat (like you do with a freezer), or can I run
> it with temps between 60 ~ 70 F without one.
> 
> Thanks
> Willis
> 
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