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Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-24T06:55:19+00:00

Curmudgeon wrote:
I/we discussed somewhere else that I'm lucky to have 24/7 consistent temp. In a shed I'd be trying to keep temps consistent, hence the bath idea, but yeah I hear you on the disadvantages.

This is the results. The temps are stable.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:55 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-23T23:47:18+00:00

As with other of mashes good ideas this one comes down to space, and if you have it he can help you utilize it!

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Oct 23, 2016 11:47 pm

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-23T08:40:17+00:00

I/we discussed somewhere else that I'm lucky to have 24/7 consistent temp. In a shed I'd be trying to keep temps consistent, hence the bath idea, but yeah I hear you on the disadvantages.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:40 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-23T07:35:38+00:00

Keep the ideas coming.

I have tried immersed fermenters (bain marie stylie) many years ago. IMO PITA. Condensation, poor circulation and limescale put me of.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:35 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-23T07:32:20+00:00

just an idea, but at some stage maybe try leccy blanket on the outside and have water between fermenter and bin. I imagine it'd be more stable and cheaper to run.

Silly stroke thing means I can't find the name of the bath in my head, but I'm sure it works.

edit : bain marie, I got there

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:32 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-10-24T06:51:47+00:00

Testing well underway. This has to be the easiest fermenting cabinet going. No build required at all.

Single electric blanket fits perfect.

Ambient 12c controller positions
1 = Wash steady @ 19c.
2 = Wash steady @ 22c.
3 = Wash steady @ 24c (and rising)

I appreciate that this doesn't take account of yeast phase and lid position does affect temp -best ON tight.

A couple of round black catering trays (£3) have made brilliant shelves for bottle conditioning beer. Full 23l batch tits perfect!

Trashcan .jpg

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:18 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-20T22:20:18+00:00

Who said blokes are not touchy feely?

The way that some of you treat your washes, you are coming across as really caring peoples.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:20 pm

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-20T05:09:37+00:00

Squint wrote:
in the shed I always cover the electric blanket with an old thick curtain or two on real cold frosty nights, makes it really cosy for the yeasties,

if fermenting in a unheated house room maybe no need to insulate that set up

Just re-read this. I have done that in the past. In fact i am running my wine like that.

The idea here is slightly different, fermenter wrapped in leccy blanket inside a trashcan. Do you think this would need a blanket outside the trashcan too?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:09 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-20T04:39:47+00:00

Oh boy! Getting in deeper and deeper....Softly, softly...

Actually found 80l bin today to be just as you said so all good.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:39 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-19T06:29:08+00:00

packapoo wrote:
Leccy blankets are cheap enough, now on the outlook for a trash bin with enough clearance to accommodate fermenter with tap.

An 80l bin should do it. I found the cheapest was Wickes £12

However... Do you bottle beer? If so get a 100/110l, it has enough room for 2nd ferment of 40 bottles.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:29 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-19T06:25:18+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
I do see some problems with observing where you are with racking off with your proposed set up.
But guess a decent torch will help.

Robert.

Ferment on the floor. I lift it out and onto the bench for racking.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:25 am

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-18T21:16:56+00:00

That was a very timely solution to a looming problem I have Mash. Thank you very much.

Leccy blankets are cheap enough, now on the outlook for a trash bin with enough clearance to accommodate fermenter with tap.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:16 pm

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-18T20:52:31+00:00

I do see some problems with observing where you are with racking off with your proposed set up.
But guess a decent torch will help.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:52 pm

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-18T20:38:43+00:00

in the shed I always cover the electric blanket with an old thick curtain or two on real cold frosty nights, makes it really cosy for the yeasties,

if fermenting in a unheated house room maybe no need to insulate that set up

Statistics: Posted by Squint — Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:38 pm

Re: 25l Fermentation TrashMash.

2016-09-18T18:26:20+00:00

Do you find it needs insulation as well, or just in the depths on winter?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:26 pm