Fermenter Chiller Project

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Fermenter Chiller Project

Post by Dutch » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:38 am

I've recently started a project to build a fermenting chiller with a solid-state peltier chiller and what I hope will be a relatively tight temperature control. The enclosure will be basically a 2" thick rigid styrofoam box with the peltier unit mounted in a sidewall. Box should be about 30" square by 32" high - more or less. Air lock will be on outside. There will be two small muffin fans - one to remove hot air from outside of peltier and one to move cool air inside box. Temperature control will be by a sensor pressed against outside of bucket [and insulated from cooling chamber air]. This unit should also be reversible - i.e. will heat in winter if needed.
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Post by Chris Alvey » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:35 pm

I'm very curious to hear how much cooling you get from the peltier. I have been interested in that myself.

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Post by Chris Norrick » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:10 am

Definitely post some pics. We (I) love brewing gadgets.
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Re: Fermenter Chiller Project

Post by Don » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:20 am

Have you made any progress on this Dutch? I've been trying to design one and if you already have a working model it will same me some time.

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