25l Fermentation TrashMash.

[Mash]

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!

[Curmudgeon]

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

[Mash]

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.

[Curmudgeon]

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.

[Easydrinker]

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.

[Mash]

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.