JasonB18 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have been asking allot of questions about recommended Fermentation temps lately, it's because I have been building a climate controlled fermentation room and want to make sure I get the temps right. I got allot more work done on it yesterday and it is starting to take shape. The fermentation room will hold 2 fermenters at different temps or both at the same temps. And 120- 740ml PET bottles for aging. I can post pictures if it is ok? It is kinda rough now but I think it will be awesome when it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 You can definitely post pictures. I wouldn't mind seeing your setup; it sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffH1 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Temperature controlled space is a great thing. I have a small enclosed area under the stairs to my cellar. This area, in the winter, stays around 18C which is perfect. I have a tiny electric heater in there if the temps drop lower once in a while. I've done a couple lagers and find the attached garage to be about perfect in the winter time. Folks with no cellars and no cool weather must have a difficult time unless they use a frig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Folks with no cellars and no cool weather must have a difficult time unless they use a frig. Ain't that the truth Cliff. Like everyone I have always had a passing interest in the weather, but never as much as I do now that I am a home brewer. This weekend the temps were 39'C and 36'C, I bottled my Ginger Beer on Friday and let the FV soak over the weekend. Today is only 26'C and I am going to put down a brew. I am fermenting in a built-in robe using frozen bootles of water and a rubber backed mat. As long as I change the bottles each morning I am able to keep my FV temp under 20'C. A fermenting fridge is on the must have list, but I need to prioritise. I am moving to kegs; bottles have quickly became a PITA with rinsing, santising, draining, filling, capping, transporting and storing all consuming too much time. As well as that keeping 400 odd full bottles cool is a logistics nightmare and unless you have a lot of space and fridges. Anyway for me its kegs and kegerator first, chest freeezer for storage and then fermenting fridge. With only 1 month of extreme temeratures left it should be a walk in the park[cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Ok here are some pictures,( if I can remember how to do it right) My Brew Room in the beginning, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1277.jpg Added my fermenting bench, enough space for my next fermenter, should arrive Monday, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1279.jpg Added more shelving for bottles and up coming batches of brew. I am ready for insulation and climate control plumbing, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1285.jpg Testing my climate control system, It works nicely!! http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1286.jpg That's all I got so far, But I will keep adding more pictures as I make progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hey Jason That's not so rough at all. "Where is that envious smiley face?" [tongue] [wink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I didnt see a glass of beer anywhere in those photo's [crying] [roll] [crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 You didn't see a glass of beer in those Photos because it was in my hand [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 You didn't see a glass of beer in those Photos because it was in my hand [biggrin] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 You didn't see a glass of beer in those Photos because it was in my hand [biggrin] So was the glass of beer I hear [rightful] Looking good Jason. I am looking forward to see the final result. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ok here are some pictures' date='[/quote'] Where did you get all the condenser equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Got some more work done on it tonight. Here are some pictures, Installing insulation and sealing all the seams, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1288.jpg http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1287.jpg Added the fermenting chamber divider and test fit my other fermenter. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1289.jpg http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1290.jpg Now all I have to do is add the climate control system, build the doors, finish the computer program, and do testing :) The condenser system is 2 water cooling systems for a old computer I used to own. hooked up to a peltier cooler( I think that's what its called) from a old electric ice chest. The kind you plug into your car for camping and such. It can cool or heat. Thats why I will have add a computer control system to monitor the temps and adjust automatically. All I will have to do is tell the computer what temp I want each fermenting chamber at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's coming along nicely mate. Very impressive. [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 When you are done there can you rock round to my joint?[lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB8 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Awesome work and worryingly inspiring, I have no temp control and although its nice to see a quick vigorous fermentation my end product could be so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Here is what I did tonight after work. I installed my cooling system and am doing some rough testing ( without computer control). 1st ferment chamber Real Ale brewing. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1291.jpg 2nd ferment chamber, empty at the moment for testing the cooling system. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1292.jpg Mess of wires up top for computer control and other stuff[biggrin] don't ask me I am a noob at home brew. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1293.jpg Ever wonder what am I doing?? LOL This is a picture with one of the doors on it's not finished yet, Don't make fun of it.[roll] it's just on now for cooling testing in that chamber, I will make it look better later. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1294.jpg So thats what I got done tonight. It is still running so I got to go back and check how it is doing. Seriously would be a bummer if I burnt the house down or something hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Jason, me thinks you are too, too tidy.[cool] Muddy's Pet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Jason - Lookin' good mate...nice job [biggrin] Weggl - I'm happy to take a few boxes of beer off your hands to help you get a bit of order into your brew room [bandit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Nice setup. I am interested though as in the costs to do all this. Would it have been cheaper to get a fridge instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBycrikey Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Damn interesting idea. My fave part is "Off" written on the tap lever : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Nice setup. I am interested though as in the costs to do all this. Would it have been cheaper to get a fridge instead? C'mon Bill Sometimes the best part of a hobby is spending money (actaully isn't that a hobby in itself?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Well so-far it only cost about $100 bucks, I had most everything I needed laying around in the garage. With everything including the 2 DIY kits and extra bottles I probably have about $300 invested. I got the Coopers Pilsener going last night, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1301.jpg I put the door on and set the temp for 22c, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1302.jpg I checked it this morning to see how it was doing, http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1304.jpg It seems to be working nicely :) After 24 hours I will set the temp to 12c. It might take a day or so to get that low but it does do it. When I am lowering the temp, or not looking inside I put the window cover on for added insulation. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/Sidekicksport96/DSCN1295.jpg That's it for now ,, we will see how it does :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Looking good! For $100 then it's not a costly exercise I guess [cool] It takes a while for a fridge to drop the temp of a wort mass too. Not much you can really do about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB18 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 I turned on the cooler last night ,, 12 hours after I put the Coopers Pilsener Kit in,, the yeast was already giving a nice layer of foam on top so I knew it was time to drop the temp. It is down to 18c now it will probably take another day to get to 15c or so,,. Then it will keep going till around 10-12c,, I hope. [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi Jason Your computer control, how have you done that? And, is it just a case of telling it what temp you want, or are you making a whizz bang program that lets you setup the temperature steps for the entire brew life? i.e. start the Pilsener at 24 the come down to 12 on the second day, cold crash after 14, that sort of thing? I'm very curious ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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