Refrigerator Advice Needed

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by PGHbeer77, Nov 18, 2012.

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  1. PGHbeer77

    PGHbeer77 Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I'll have a second refrigerator soon. However, the refrigerator has a freezer up top. I'd like to use the freezer at normal freezer temps to store extra meats and frozen foods, but it'd be great to use the refrigerator portion to house some beers.

    Is there a way to regulate only the refrigerator portion on the bottom to convert it to around 55 degrees?

    I originally posted this within another thread that had discussed an external regulator, but I don't think the external regulator will work with this, because it'll bring the temp of the freezer up. Is there such a thing as an internal regulator or some other device I can use for just the refrigerator portion?
     
    #1 PGHbeer77, Nov 18, 2012
  2. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Yes, most standard refrigerators have a temperature controller (usually just a numbered dial COLD > COLDER on the back wall, top shelf) which has no effect on the freezer portion. I keep my beer fridge at around 45-50° (an Amana set at "3" on the 1-7 dial) and the freezer portion keeps frozen foods/ice with no problem.
     
    #2 jesskidden, Nov 19, 2012
  3. PGHbeer77

    PGHbeer77 Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Haha. I'm aware of the controller already present, but the warmest the fridge gets is about 42 - a little too cold for my liking. I was wondering if there is a way to modify it to get it up to 55.
     
    #3 PGHbeer77, Nov 19, 2012
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