Boom. My new cellar.

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by LuisQ, Jan 30, 2013.

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  1. LuisQ

    LuisQ Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Florida

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    Threw some of my beers that have been laying around in. Question for anyone who has a freezer setup like this. The thermostat instructions assume that a fridge will be used. It states to set the fridge to the highest temp setting. Does this same rule apply to freezers? I set it to the highest freezer setting, but I feel that's affecting the temperature fluctuations greatly, ie. 45-55. If I want a tighter variance, I should be setting it at the lowest setting, correct? Comments or help?
     
  2. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    What do you mean by "variance?" I don't think it matters either way - once your Johnson controller or whatever goes above your desired setting, it'll turn on the freezer. Your freezer will then utilize its own thermostat and kick on the cooling system. Once the desired temp is reached, the Johnson controller turns everything off.

    I don't know whether or not some refrigerators can cool "faster" if you set the thermostat lower, but I don't think it makes a big difference.
     
  3. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    I think you're confused. Refrigerators and freezers are usually build up moisture inside due to condensation (depending on where the condensor is.) Mini fridges have a big problem with this, as do many freezers. Some fridges are "frost free" which may include a dehumidifying feature, but for the most part, you need to watch out for excess water.

    Wine refrigerators don't usually have ways to control humidity. Expensive models may have humidity control, but you have to add water (or a water line) to them.
     
  4. chpueblo22

    chpueblo22 Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2007 Michigan

    solid material right there.
     
  5. LuisQ

    LuisQ Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Florida

    I understand, but maybe if I put it on the lowest setting, it'll cool slower since the air isn't as cold, therefore reaching my desired temp at a slower, more gradual pace-no overkill or getting into the mid-low 40s.
    I'm gonna set it to the middle setting and see the temp fluctuations with that. Its a frost-free freezer, but the humidity still stays around 60-70.
     
  6. searsclone

    searsclone Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2006 Arizona

    A freezer/refrigerator does not actually cool, it removes the heat. The temperature setting in the unit will not cause it to "cool slower", or actually, remove heat faster. The heat removal speed will be the same regardless of where you have the dial set. The Johnson controller just turns the power on or off according to it's own thermostat, so it won't change the "cooling" of the unit at all.
     
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  7. salzar

    salzar Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2008 California

    In addition to this, humiditiy control chambers for laboratories, are increadibly exspensive and prone to breaking down. I dont see good humidty control comming to a cellar unless its somthing you can walk into, or justify the $10k+ plus repairs
     
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