Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
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Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
I have two old 10-12litre PBs that I like, they are simple and easy to use great for beers with lower carbonation like Stout or British Bitter.
However in the absence of a celler or spare fridge keeping them cool in the garage in summer is something I have not managed to do. As a result I only use them in late Autumn through into Spring and don't expect to refill then just now.
Unless I'm fortunate enough that somebody can post up a way to keep them cool?
Any help??
Thanks All. Aamcle
However in the absence of a celler or spare fridge keeping them cool in the garage in summer is something I have not managed to do. As a result I only use them in late Autumn through into Spring and don't expect to refill then just now.
Unless I'm fortunate enough that somebody can post up a way to keep them cool?
Any help??
Thanks All. Aamcle
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
There are lots of variations.
Google "Swamp cooler" and see if anything helps.
Google "Swamp cooler" and see if anything helps.
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Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
I know about swamp coolers the max out at about 'Ambient - 5°C' and your lucky to get that.
I doubt that what I'd like exists, the convenience of a fridge but without the fridge
Oh well..
I doubt that what I'd like exists, the convenience of a fridge but without the fridge
Oh well..
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
What about a caravan box?
https://www.diy.com/departments/keter-s ... 851_BQ.prd
Come in various colours /shapes / sizes... But they do fit undercounter white goods. I had a tumble dryer in one.
Used fridges for our projects are not big$ used?
https://www.diy.com/departments/keter-s ... 851_BQ.prd
Come in various colours /shapes / sizes... But they do fit undercounter white goods. I had a tumble dryer in one.
Used fridges for our projects are not big$ used?
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
Get 2. One to keg & one for ferment?
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
https://www.geterbrewed.com/ferminator-basic/
Although if you make space in the Garage you could always fit another fridge, a larger one would let you fit 2 kegs in.
Although if you make space in the Garage you could always fit another fridge, a larger one would let you fit 2 kegs in.
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
f00b4r wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:54 amhttps://www.geterbrewed.com/ferminator-basic/
Although if you make space in the Garage you could always fit another fridge, a larger one would let you fit 2 kegs in.
Has anyone tried one of these ???
I am not feeling the love TBH.
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
Good question.MashBag wrote:f00b4r wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:54 amhttps://www.geterbrewed.com/ferminator-basic/
Although if you make space in the Garage you could always fit another fridge, a larger one would let you fit 2 kegs in.
Has anyone tried one of these ???
I am not feeling the love TBH.
I think there is a market for it, there must be a fair few who don’t have room for a permanent fermenting fridge but are able to set this up as a temporary solution at times and then shove it away in the loft.
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Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
Sadly the Keter store doesn't cool and the grey thing although it looks good is very costly.
I should have said cheap in my 1st post.
Sorted the problem was rampant stupidity not equipment .....
Aamcle
I should have said cheap in my 1st post.
Sorted the problem was rampant stupidity not equipment .....
Aamcle
Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
They don't get cool enough in my opinion, & I don't think they are a cost effective fermenter solution.f00b4r wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:06 pmGood question.MashBag wrote:f00b4r wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:54 amhttps://www.geterbrewed.com/ferminator-basic/
Although if you make space in the Garage you could always fit another fridge, a larger one would let you fit 2 kegs in.
Has anyone tried one of these ???
I am not feeling the love TBH.
I think there is a market for it, there must be a fair few who don’t have room for a permanent fermenting fridge but are able to set this up as a temporary solution at times and then shove it away in the loft.
As a temporary fermenting fridge. Heat mat + sleeping bag + InkBird. Also available in a three beer crate size for when you have Primed & bottled, and cannot be assed to drag the crates back into the house for secondary fermentation
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Are you pulling my leg
The Keter store was storage to cover a used but serviceable fridge in.....
PS You do know it is compulsory to share rampant stupidity
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Re: Keeping Pressure Barrels Cool.
I told you brain rot!
Some time ago a relative passed me one of the small beer fridges he'd moved on to bigger things, it's too small to ferment/ condition/ or put PB in so I've just ignored it. Now he has a garage I had been thinking of giving it back but I checked today the 1/2 size barrels will fit
Some time ago a relative passed me one of the small beer fridges he'd moved on to bigger things, it's too small to ferment/ condition/ or put PB in so I've just ignored it. Now he has a garage I had been thinking of giving it back but I checked today the 1/2 size barrels will fit
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Good result. I think it keeps better in 1/2s.....or do I just not drink enough?