Temperature Regulator for Cellar Fridge

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by EseLocoSS, May 18, 2012.

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  1. EseLocoSS

    EseLocoSS Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2010 Illinois

    I just bought a temperature regulator for my fridge to cellar my beer in. I plan on putting the temperature probe in a bottle of water to accurately read the temp of the liquid.

    Experts say to cellar around 50-55 degrees. I'm guessing that is the temperature of the air that one should cellar at. So, if I place my probe in liquid, what temp should I set my regulator for since the air temp and liquid temp will definitely be different?

    I was planning to do around 52 degrees for the liquid. Would that be ok?

    Thanks for the help guys!
     
    #1 EseLocoSS, May 18, 2012
  2. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    I guess I could be wrong, but after a few days the liquid should be the same temp as the air right?
     
    #2 Eriktheipaman, May 18, 2012
  3. EseLocoSS

    EseLocoSS Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2010 Illinois

    Hmm, I didn't think of that. I guess that sounds about right. After a certain amount of time, I guess both temperatures would stabilize closer to each other.
     
    #3 EseLocoSS, May 18, 2012
  4. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    I have my temp probe sitting in the middle just hanging on some bottles. It looks like crap but I found it is far more effective than when it was taped to the side of the fridge.
     
    #4 Eriktheipaman, May 18, 2012
  5. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Order a hygrometer for humidity, under $25 and necessary if you have corked bottles.
     
    #5 LetsGoExploring, May 18, 2012
  6. EseLocoSS

    EseLocoSS Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2010 Illinois

    What do I have to do when the humidity is too low or too high? Take the corked bottles out for a while?
     
    #6 EseLocoSS, May 18, 2012
  7. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Humidity should be around 10% to begin, put a damp sponge or small container of water in the fridge to increase. I just pull the water out if humidity is too high. Try to keep my fridge at 50 degrees and 50 percent.
     
    #7 LetsGoExploring, May 18, 2012
  8. EseLocoSS

    EseLocoSS Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2010 Illinois

    Thanks for the help. I'll pick a hygrometer up this weekend.
     
    #8 EseLocoSS, May 18, 2012
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