Moisture issues in chest freezers?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by lateralusbeer, Mar 15, 2016.

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  1. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    Just converted my first chest freezer to a temperature probe controlled cellar. Had a few folks advise me to invest in some sort of moisture abatement, as they have had massive black/green mold issues because freezers aren't meant to hold these temps. Is this a real concern? Anyone else seen this? I've had some recommend caulking the seams.
     
    #1 lateralusbeer, Mar 15, 2016
  2. PALMEJ1

    PALMEJ1 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2008 Alabama

    Place a few containers of damp rid throughout the cooler and take everything out at least once a year for a thorough inspection. I've been doing this for years without any issues.
     
    #2 PALMEJ1, Mar 15, 2016
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  3. unibroue4ever

    unibroue4ever Zealot (541) Oct 20, 2010 Canada (QC)

    Exactly what I'm doing and it's working like magic! I use two or three containers in the back top shelf where cool air exit. You remove water from the containers every 3-4 days and you're good!
     
    #3 unibroue4ever, Mar 23, 2016
  4. readzeppelin

    readzeppelin Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2015 Georgia

    I heard about this recently in an episode of the podcast Experimental Brewing. Drew one of the hosts spoke about how he got a new freezer and placed beads of sealant along all the seals on the inside to prevent rust and moisture from getting in. It sounded like great advice. I use a freezer less fridge but if I had a chest freezer for cellering I'd follow his advice.

    BTW. Experimental Brewing is a great podcast and is a great resource for lots of brewing and non-brewing topics.
     
    #4 readzeppelin, Mar 23, 2016
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  5. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    Great advice. Bought the Damprid container and placed it smack in the middle, and now I'm no longer getting that condensation moisture along the inside walls. Thanks!
     
    #5 lateralusbeer, Mar 28, 2016
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    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    Thanks! Big podcast guy here, I'll look it up.
     
    #6 lateralusbeer, Mar 28, 2016
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