Fermentation Temperature Stabilisation System (FTSS)

[Honk]

Just seen that there is a version 2 of this available now that incorporates both heating and cooling FTSS2 for SS brew master fermenters

I looked into this before but at that time you could either pump chilled water or warm water around the system whereas the version 2 switches on the pump for chilling and a heater pad for warming the fermenter.

It's always irked me that my lovely looking stainless steel brew bucket is hidden away inside a fridge plus now I get to use the fridge as a kegerator.

Not cheap but a better option for me than getting another fridge to use as a fermention chamber, especially as I was struggling to find one a suitable size. Anyone else using this system?

Mine should arrive from Maltmiller in a couple of days, can put up some photos then if anyone's interested?

 

[Ghillie]

Got a link?

 

[Honk]

Did try and put a link up with original post but failed, think I've got it now.

"FTSs² Chilling & Heating | 7 gal Brew Bucket" https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/ftss²-chilling-heating-7-gal-chronical/

Edit: 3rd time lucky?

 

[suffolkbeer]

Using it on a 1 bbl brewmaster chronicle.
Works very well!

 

[simon12]

Looks great to me but expensive, unless I am missing something you still need to buy a line chiller that will cost £100 ish if you can find a used one close enough to collect or £200+ for a reconditioned one delivered. I had a 200L fermenter that worked in a similar way but had all the cooling coils built in to the side and covered by more stainless so I never saw exactly how it worked.

 

[Honk]

I intend to start using it with a coolbox containing iced water, later I may rig up up something so that the water source is kept cool within my kegorator.
I'm just brewing 23 litre batches.

 

[Norfolk79]

I intend to start using it with a coolbox containing iced water, later I may rig up up something so that the water source is kept cool within my kegorator.
I'm just brewing 23 litre batches.

I use a coolbox filled with water and frozen 2l fizzy pop bottles. Works very well, just need to change the bottles daily.

 

[Honk]

@Norfolk79 do you know roughly what size coolbox your using?, my wife didn't sound keen on holes being drilled in the existing one so I may need to source a new one.

 

[aamcle]

Well OTT , a coil , a STC1000, a heat pad, so far I'm seeing g £75 if I'm generous and you still need a pump and a source of cold water/glycol.

What they don't mention is that you will still have temperature graidents.


Aa.mcle

 

[Norfolk79]

@Norfolk79 do you know roughly what size coolbox your using?, my wife didn't sound keen on holes being drilled in the existing one so I may need to source a new one.

This one from amazon

24 Litre Coloured Cooler Box Light Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I3JUA1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m84iDbGDR8ZDB
Drilled 3 holes in the lid, 2 for the pipes and 1 for the pump cable

 

[aamcle]

Seriously, what real world advantage do you expect compared to a fridge?

Aamcle

 

[Honk]

Smaller footprint for one thing, more portable, and more effective to get temperature down last few degrees to pitching temperature. Also it looks a lot better

I've been using a fridge and I find it pretty smelly when used at fermentation temperatures, this will fit in better than another fridge and the fridge I currently have will be repurposed as a kegorator.

On the negative side is cost, more work involved in replacing ice and will struggle to get to colder temperatures for cold crashing. But as a second fridge has been ruled out this is best way for me to have fermentation control and controlled temperature for my kegs.

 

[aamcle]

I trying to get a second cheap fridge so far without succesx. Something I can lager in and not have my brewing come to a standstill for a couple of months.

Aamcle