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Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-20T19:15:03+00:00

I think it does have a peltier element inside, if you look at the photos, there are three wires of red and black, two of each for the fans and the second will be for the peltier element.

Interestingly reversing the polarity to a peltier element can cause it to cool or heat, it could be an all in one solution for heating and cooling, a relay could be used to reverse the polarity when it gets too cool to make it heat and vice versa, I feel a bit of research into my very faded knowledge of peltier elements is needed.

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:15 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-20T17:51:38+00:00

I think with the correct insulation
ie celotex, temp should remain stable.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:51 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-20T16:55:20+00:00

After some research it seems these are just the same as this beasty I have on my stove.

https://www.gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=ECOFAN2

The difference in temperature of the two surfaces causes a thermoelectric change. The peltier effect.

But it does beg the question if fermentation cooling is really a requirement in the UK

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:55 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-18T18:50:11+00:00

Was going to link two of them in a chest
lined with celotex insulation, heat mats
for each bucket linked to one of those
ink bird controllers.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:50 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-18T13:42:03+00:00

To be honest it looks like a double heatsink. You have a small fan for air circulation inside whatever you put it into and a bigger fan on the outside part of the heatsink.

Statistics: Posted by Myles — Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:42 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-18T06:46:45+00:00

I need to know how that works 'cos on the face of it - it doesn't.

I for a while wanted a transport unit for a similar sort of idea... But they are soooooo expensive.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:46 am

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-17T12:27:11+00:00

There's loads of em.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC12V-Electronic-Cooling-Air-Conditioner-Refrigerator-for-Pets-Doggy-House-DIY/201505068071?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D371e84aa61864910907baa37915be8d1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231240065834

Just need to know anyone used one.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:27 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-17T12:13:14+00:00

It states....

Postage: Doesn't post to United Kingdom

You'll have to look elsewhere.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:13 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-09-17T08:28:01+00:00

This caught my eye.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC12V-65W-Cooling-Pet-Air-Conditioner-Cooler-Refrigerator-for-DIY-Dog-House-/231240065834?tfrom=232074145554&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined
Would it be enough in hot weather

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:28 am

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T22:24:00+00:00

Hey, I often unintentionally fall asleep while the still is running, so that is not such a bad idea, health and safety put on hold here....
Unless you were alluding to the provision of a sleeping facility in the man cave for the-surely-never-to-happen time that you dare not enter your usual bedroom?

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:24 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T12:26:24+00:00

Or a pillow at one end

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:26 pm

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T09:21:12+00:00

30 inches looks tall enough for your buckets, but my concern was for sitting comfort.
I'm not the tallest chap in the world,but a 30" high seat has my feet dangling 8" off the floor,and is not comfortable...
Maybe you will be able to incorporate some sort of foot rest, as tall bar stools do?
Anyway, best of luck with the build.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:21 am

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T07:55:15+00:00

Well not done all measures yet Icefever.
may have to be a couple inches higher.
Main aim even if bench is a little
high is not to waste space in the man cave.
Anyway if legs are dangling a bit, when they
fall off due to alcoholic overdose we can
mark them out of 10 like the divers in the
olympics

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:55 am

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T07:22:57+00:00

gaza the instructor wrote:
About 2 foot 6 inches.

I'm on holls at the moment so can't get to measure any of my buckets/drums, which I would think are around 2'6"....but those your after are 30 liters, how tall are they???.

At 2'6" will this be tall enough??....just a thought.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:22 am

Re: Fermentation Chest

2016-08-22T06:26:03+00:00

About 2 foot 6 inches.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:26 am