Ok gents here is the problem of the day. Have a new freezer with analog thermostat from Ng . I was lagering in my kitchen
Fridge so I wanted to match the temp, used my mashing thermometer (prob not the most reliable) to see what the fridge temp was. It was at 12c (53.5f) so I set my thermostat to the same after a few days the temp is
Still reading 15c (60f) any thoughts? Where is the best place to put the temp probe?
Anyone know where to get a reliable thermometer for cold
Temps?
Thermostat
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HappyHopper
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Thermostat
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Re: Thermostat
Gee that seems high for a fridge temp. Is there a deadband on that controller?
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Re: Thermostat
Uhhhhhhh ??? Again I'm useing my mash thermometer it may be totally inaccurate at that temp
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
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Re: Thermostat
Is the fridge thermostat turned as cold as it goes?
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Re: Thermostat
No sir it's set to "normal" what ever that means... I assume its e tween 10-15c because the yeast was active??
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
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Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
i have my keezer temp probe in a bottle of water to read liquid temp rather than air temp.
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Re: Thermostat
I would turn the fridge thermostat all the way down and let the controller manage the temperature. Is it possible the fridge is shutting off because it's built in thermostat is set warmer than the controller?
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Re: Thermostat
Ohhhhhhhhh I see what your saying lol ill do that i didn't even know the deep freeze had an
Adjustable thermostat.. When you asked about my fridge I tought you ment the kitchen fridge where the beer was to start!
Adjustable thermostat.. When you asked about my fridge I tought you ment the kitchen fridge where the beer was to start!
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
I have my deep freeze temp set to the coldest setting with my keezer and the probe in bottle of water.
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Re: Thermostat
Nevermind, I missed the part where you said it was a deep freeze. I doubt that's the problem.HappyHopper wrote:Ohhhhhhhhh I see what your saying lol ill do that i didn't even know the deep freeze had an
Adjustable thermostat.. When you asked about my fridge I tought you ment the kitchen fridge where the beer was to start!
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Re: Thermostat
Ya sorry its a deep freeze with converter... And if I dial it down to 0 it shuts off regardless of what the converter is set to.. Any way to bypass the freezer thermostat
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
I don't think it matters because the freezer would already be set below 0. As long as the freezers default is below what the controller is set at, you would be ok.HappyHopper wrote:Ya sorry its a deep freeze with converter... And if I dial it down to 0 it shuts off regardless of what the converter is set to.. Any way to bypass the freezer thermostat
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Re: Thermostat
Ok well shit back to the start then..
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
Are you using a temperature controller or adjusting the setting on the freezer?
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Re: Thermostat
Controller just the one with a dial
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
Is the temperature probe in water? I have mine in about 50 mls on top of the compressor bump and it gives decently stable readings.
From what I understand you should set the freezer thermostat to it's coldest setting.
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From what I understand you should set the freezer thermostat to it's coldest setting.
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Re: Thermostat
Ok set the freezer to high and got some water in there waitin to get to the rogjt temp...
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
Looks to be workin but it runs about 5f higher then wha it's set at so just have to take that into consideration.
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
On Tap:
Fermenting/Conditioning:
Future Projects:Chimney Sweepers Wife dark peated Scottish Heavy, Ginger bread brown, Home for the holidays spiced rum Brown Ale, Black Eye RyePA, Black Ryno Swartzbeir
Beer Laid To Rest (brewed it, drank it, loved it)Malt-n-lava AIPA, Single hop Citra pale ale, Belgian Blond, deforestation Ale Spruce Rye IPA,
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Re: Thermostat
You're bound to get some variance in temperature in different parts of the freezer, unless you have a fan in there to circulate the air. Not sure it should be a 5ºF difference though.
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Re: Thermostat
My analog controller has a +/- 2F variance, so if you are measuring air temp, the 5F swing isn't that unrealistic.
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