Trouble keeping my fridge above 50 degrees

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by MaltLickyWithTheCandy, Aug 29, 2014.

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  1. MaltLickyWithTheCandy

    MaltLickyWithTheCandy Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2013 Maryland

    Hey guys, looking for some advice. I
    I have a mini fridge with a freezer on top. I got it for free, so I really want to utilize it without getting a new one. I am new to cellaring, and would like to start with this mini fridge. However, the "freezer" part, is only separated by a removable shelf that is about 3/4 on an inch thick (kind of like an insulation barrier). I put the fridge on the lowest setting, and am still getting a reading of about 43-45 degrees consistently. Any ideas on what to do? AKA keep that cold from getting into the bottom. Any jerry-rigging ideas to keep that cold IN the freezer, while still utilizing the cold would be a great help.
     
    #1 MaltLickyWithTheCandy, Aug 29, 2014
  2. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    Perhaps try stuffing the freezer portion with styrofoam insulation?
     
    #2 tkdchampxi, Aug 29, 2014
  3. Torontoblue

    Torontoblue Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2005 Canada (AB)

    Or stick a bag of peas or other frozen veg in there. Give the freezer something to work on, instead of just being a cold empty space.
     
    #3 Torontoblue, Aug 29, 2014
  4. Loganyoung

    Loganyoung Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2011 Georgia

    I'm surprised it's able to even stay that warm. I was "cellering" in a freezerless mini fridge for a while and on the warmest setting was around about what yours is at. I ended up getting an external temp controller and it works great.
     
    #4 Loganyoung, Aug 29, 2014
  5. MaltLickyWithTheCandy

    MaltLickyWithTheCandy Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2013 Maryland

    That's odd. I was considering trying to find a cheap freezerless fridge on craigslist, in order to avoid having to get an external temp control
     
    #5 MaltLickyWithTheCandy, Aug 29, 2014
  6. Loganyoung

    Loganyoung Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2011 Georgia

    The couple freezerless fridges I've dealt with would only do low 40's or so on the warmest setting. Not sure if there's any out there or not that can go up to the 50's or so with out modifying the thermostat or a temp controler.
     
    #6 Loganyoung, Aug 29, 2014
  7. MaltLickyWithTheCandy

    MaltLickyWithTheCandy Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2013 Maryland

    Ok, i tried using styrofoam, packing peanuts, and cardboard. No Change. Guess im getting a temp controller. Just wanted to try and avoid that if i could.
     
    #7 MaltLickyWithTheCandy, Aug 30, 2014
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