For those that brew in a ferm chamber.

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by JohnSnowNW, Sep 24, 2013.

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  1. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    I've waited to post this until I've had consistent results over several brews. I used to use some bubble wrap to isolate the temperature probe from ambient. I now use these two products instead:

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    So, the method is as such:

    1. Tape the probe to the carboy/bucket.
    2. Tape the pipe wrap over the probe (about 4" long strip)
    3. Tape the duct insulation over the pipe wrap (About a 5" X 12" piece)

    This has given me very good temperature isolation, and has kept my temps within 1° of what I've set. I re-use the same pieces, so this material will last you a long long time. It's a small investment for the results I've been getting.

    Anyway, hope someone finds this useful.
     
    #1 JohnSnowNW, Sep 24, 2013
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  2. MLucky

    MLucky Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 California

    Thanks for posting this. I'll bet that the insulation also helps stabilize temps inside the carboy, too.
     
    #2 MLucky, Sep 24, 2013
  3. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    Nice, probably much better than putting the probe against Better Bottle, wrapping up a piece of cotton cloth, putting it against the probe, and taping the whole thing to the side of the BB.
     
    #3 jbakajust1, Sep 24, 2013
  4. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    Good points.

    I use some semi closed cell polyurethane foam that works really well. Pretty similar.
     
    #4 FATC1TY, Sep 24, 2013
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