Mini cooler/fridge in fermentation chamber ?

[Kingtj64]

Hi,

I don't have space for a fermentation FRIDGE.
So has anyone ever tried one of those mini cooler/fridge. Like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AstroAI-Po...=1595625426&sprefix=mini+cooler+fridge&sr=8-1
Would it work if used in a fermentation chamber made from polystyrene insulation ?

 

[Ben034]

That fridge is absolutely tiny. What type of fermenter size do you have? Is there a particular beer style that you want to make that requires a fermentation fridge? I don't think it would be able to cool a larger polystyrene build either. People do use peltier coolers to build "fermentation cupboards" I believe. Depending on how much you want to spend there are also other alternatives to fridges that have a much smaller footprint. A few examples, large cool bag with frozen water bottles (changed once a day for a few days during peak fermentation), wet towel on fermenter method (evaporative cooling), cooling systems for fermenters like ss brewtechs (using a small coolbox with ice packs as the water source for the cheaper method).

 

[Kingtj64]

Thanks, didn't think it would be good enough. I'd get a fridge IF I had somewhere to put one but not an option.
I just done my 1st ever Brew (looking to bottle this weekend) been in the fv 3 weeks.
But temps have fluctuated between 20-24.

Done a lager with the Cooper's starter kit.

So could do with some way of controlling temperature. Would be nice to have cooled it down to help clearing before bottling.
Complete newbie to brewing.
The attic will be better during winter as could make a chamber with a heat source and the temperature in the attic for cooling with maybe a fan.

I know I should have given more thought as regarding where I would ferment.
Before I began I didn't know it HAD to be kept in the dark.

 

[Galena]

You could always chill with ice packs, there is an article HERE

 

[Redgrave_3]

Not exactly on topic but you could try fermenting with a kviek yeast, pitch at 30c or even mid 30s then wrap it up, the yeast activity keeps it nice and warm.

 

[dwhite60]

I had a cardboard box lined with Reflectix insulation that worked real well with ice packs. I could break the box down when not using it and store it under the sofa.

I now have a "Cool Brewing" fermentation bag. Was a bit pricey. I think the box was better as it takes more ice to keep the same temp in the bag versus the box. Think I'm going to fit Reflectix in the bag too. The bag collapses pretty small so it's easy to store. Need to let it dry out thoroughly before putting it away too.