StillSmart

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.