How can I make this into a fermentation cooler?

The stock sensor in my fridge was a pressure sensor. That small line the goes from the knob to the cooling plate is actually hollow and gas filled which is why it can be so close. The sensor is just taped to the side of the wall by the wire, but the head of the sensor isn't covered. I might put a dab of super glue on the head, not sure yet, I want to make sure that's where I want to keep it. But it's secure for now and not going anywhere.

14-15ish" x 29" But you also have the compressor bump at the bottom and various bumps and nooks from where the shelving and cooling plate is from. This will fit a 5 Gallon carboy. And the fermenter (plastic bucket) in page 1 is 14" around and fits like a glove.

I just lowered the temp to 66°f to get ready for fermentation for my second batch of beer. Directions say keep between 65°f - 68°f.

 

Here is the model I have, maybe it will help.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006JKZT/singster-20

 

Look on Craig's list like I did. I got this fridge for $10 because the dumbass didn't know how to plug a leak he made in the ice tray where coolant leaked out. Get a dremmel grind off the paint, att JB weld and refill with 134a with a tap valve you can get for $5. I already had the coolant so the fridge didn't hardly cost me anything.

 

No as I didn't have a vacuum pump. But it works just fine. I think I'll come back and do this eventually. I have a spare pump I can either use to replace this one or use that as a vac pump. I asked a few people and they said a vac pump on the small compressors doesn't really matte that much as the space is already so small. But again, I'll do it eventually. The fridge is running at 70°f this morning so that's all that matters.

 

I live in Socal, it's very dry here. Not worried then.

 

Found this on YouTube today. I thought this was pretty cool for checking up on your brew.

 

Many probably consider this an unnecessary expense. But I rather like it. Would work wonders if you have a few brews going at once.

 

I think people are hesitant to change, especially when it costs them extra money and they can do without it. I don't see any drawbacks of using this, so it you want it I'd say get it.

BTW,.. saying something "isn't a good idea" doesn't do any good if you don't have a follow up reason as to why...

 

I went and read their comments. Yea, I see your guy's point on this one. Sounds like it had good intentions, but by the time it got back from the Chinese manufacturers it was a pile of shit. I do like the premise of being able to remotely see what is going on with the brew though. Does anyone else know of a similar product that is more durable? They already dropped the price of this thing down to $149, but price doesn't matter if the quality is shit. Ohh well, thanks for the follow up with real answers though those I appreciate, thanks!