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Hands on Review: BrewBuilt Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller with Stainless Bulkheads

Thanks to HBF Reader Nate for conducting this review.  Nate is a long time HBF Reader, serial tipster and advanced homebrewer

BrewBuilt Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller

If you’ve really jumped into the hobby of homebrewing you’ve probably struggled with ways to keep your fermenting beer dialed in to your desired fermentation temperature.  All in hopes of making that perfect beer.  If this doesn’t describe you, it probably will in the near future.

The fact is… temperature plays a major role and has a significant impact on the finished beer.  A few degrees either way can make a big difference.  I know for my German Hefeweizen I have on tap using WLP3068 yeast if you ferment at around 62 you don’t get near as much banana in the aroma/flavor as you would if you fermented at 60-72.  Fermentation temperature is important!

From starting out in buckets and keeping them in closets/basement, to swamp coolers, to modifying deep freezers to control fermentation temp, there are all sorts of creative ways to control temperature.

When folks upgrade to conical ferments (best investment ever by the way!), temperature control becomes more complicated.  Do I have room for a fridge to hold my conical?  Should I build a larger collar around my keezer and then lug my large and heavy conical in and out? Do I buy an AC unit and temp controller and build a fermentation chamber? Or maybe another alternative.

With all these questions there are now a few different options on the market for folks who have a little money to spend to really take their game to the next level.


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BrewBuilt® IceMaster 100 | Glycol Chiller | Bulkhead Sets for 5 Fermenters | 2600btu | 110V | 8 Gal. Tank Capacity GLY353 – via MoreBeer


Icemaster 100 vs Kegland G40 vs Ss Brewtech Glycol Chiller

Before I purchased this bad boy, I did a lot of research. I looked at the Kegland G40 through Williams Brewing, but decided against it because of the need to purchase a transformer and the space it takes up.  It also seemed more tuned to cooling beer lines.

I looked at Ss Brewtech Glycol Chiller, but for what I want to control (3-5 conicals). their 1/5hp just wasn’t going to do it and their 3/8hp is another 500 bucks!

I also looked at Penguin and others but, in the end, their costs were all closer to 1k+ which for what I was wanting was out of my price range,

The price and features made my choice clear and I decided on the Icemaster 100.

Hands on Review

So the Glycol Chiller got to my house in a week or less.  The setup was well packed and arrived to me in perfect condition.  No damage, not even a cosmetic issue.  This was something that concerned me based on other reviews I’d read.

The one thing I will mention is double check and make sure the plastic piece that was drilled out for the drain hole at the very bottom of the tank is removed.  In the picture you can see how mine was still in there.  I think is why some folks have had issues with draining (based on other product reviews). My theory for people struggling with that problem is that this plastic piece wasn’t removed and made it clogged or partially clogged the drain.  I had no leaks or issues after removing the little plastic piece and was able to drain it using the plug in the back.  The overall factory inspections/QA could have been better, now you know this tip.

Next up, getting pumps and tubing ready. You need a piece of tubing to connect to the inside of the 3/8″ stainless steel bulkhead,  That tubing connects to your pump in the bottom of the water pan. You will need 3/8″ ID tubing for this part of the process so make sure you have the lengths you want/need.

Next you connect lines outside the chiller and take those up to your coils on your conical. I used the left side for my outputs, and the right side for my returns.  Then, of course, on the inside of the bulkhead you need tubing to take the liquid back into the tank.  This completes the circuit.

MoreBeer has a good description of the connections required, per fermenter…


In order to hook up the Icemaster to your fermenter or tank’s cooling system, you will need 4 lengths of tubing. All tubing connections should be secured with hose clamps.

Length 1: Submersible pump outlet to inner barb of 1st bulkhead
Length 2: Outer barb of 1st bulkhead to cooling system inlet
Length 3: Cooling system outlet to outer barb of 2nd bulkhead
Length 4: Inner barb of 2nd bulkhead to Icemaster resevoir (should drain freely, no connection necessary)


A couple things worth noting….

  1. You’ll need one pump per fermenter.
  2. The Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller has a number of applications and compatibility with a variety of systems. Coolstix, Ss Brewtech Fermetners, Spike Conicals, Grainfather, Speidel and more.  Check the product page for a complete list.

As far as pumps go, MoreBeer has a number of options.  You can also source your own pump.  If you do that I would recommend a pump that has a strong output and height ability. The bigger the better.

It’s Quiet!  One item I was really surprised by is the sound. This thing is so quiet! I have it in my garage and if I’m out there tinkering around, I don’t even hear it really running.

Caveats and Things to Consider

Condensation: You will want to consider condensation on your fermenter.  As the chiller cools it will create condensation.  A pool of water on your floor isn’t fun.  An insulation sleeve can help.  There are some ready made options out there, you can also make your own.

Displays in Celsius:  Not a huge deal, but I wish the controls were in Fahrenheit.

Conclusions

So far, this sucker has been quite impressive to me.  I can dial in fermentation temps for my conicals and cold crash as necessary.

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BrewBuilt® IceMaster 100 | Glycol Chiller | Bulkhead Sets for 5 Fermenters | 2600btu | 110V | 8 Gal. Tank Capacity GLY353 – via MoreBeer

Documents: Icemaster 1000 setup and user guide

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Details and Specifications

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Icemaster is designed to cool fermentations in small vessels. It can be used with any vessel that has a glycol jacket or submersed cooling coil/rod. For each vessel you want to cool you will need to buy one of our BrewBuilt™ Chilling Pump Kits. Each tank is able to be separately temperature controlled. Each Glycol Pump Kit includes a submersible pump that is placed in the cool bath of this chiller along with a digital controller. The digital controller includes a thermal probe that should be inserted into a thermal well in your vessel or can be taped to the outside of the vessel if you don’t have a thermal well. The digital controller then measures the temperature of your tank and turns the submersible pump on or off to cool to your desired set temperature. Up to four tanks can be controlled separately with one Icemaster and four BrewBuilt™ Chilling Pump Kit (GLY355).

Compatibility
The Icemaster can be used with any fermenter that has a built in cooling jacket, added Coolstix, or a submersed cooling coil. It works well as the cooling source for the following sytems and fermenters.

  • Coolstix – Coolstix can be added to a wide range of carboys, fermenters, and tanks and the Icemaster works really well in combination. Each Coostix Complete Kit comes with a pump kit and controller.
  • Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Brites with optional FTS Temperature Control Systems – Because FTS systems include a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
  • Spike Conical with Optional Cooling Package – Because the optional Spike cooling system includes a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
    Speidel Tanks with Optional Cooling Jackets – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each tank.
  • Grainfather Fermenters – Grainfather fermenters have standard cooling jackets. You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each fermenter
  • Blichmann Fermenators with Optional Cooling Coil – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each Fermenator.

Capacity
It is always difficult to determine exactly how many tanks can be chilled at one time as it depends on what is happening in each tank, if the tank is insulated, and what the ambient temperature is. Cold crashing always requires the most energy and requires tank insulation. We have experimented with capacities and can provide this general guide based on a 75 degree ambient and neoprene insulation. Neoprene a modest amount of insulation so you would obtain better results using Armaflex or a higher R rated insulation. If only controlling fermentation temps the capacity would be higher. Four BrewBuilt™ Chilling Pump Kit (GLY355) is the maximum that will fit in the Icemaster. We are working on smaller glycol pump kits, where the pumps have smaller footprints, so the Icemaster right now has the capacity to use 5 pumps through the bulkhead fittings.

Cold Crashing capacity at 75F with neoprene insulation (double for fermentation temperature control):

2 – 1BBL (31 Gallon) Tank with neo
3 to 4 – 1/2BBL (15-20 Gallon) Tanks
4+ – 10-14 Gallon Tanks
4+ – 5-7 Gallon Tanks

Set Up
In order to hook up the Icemaster to your fermenter or tank’s cooling system, you will need 4 lengths of tubing. All tubing connections should be secured with hose clamps.

  • Length 1: Submersible pump outlet to inner barb of 1st bulkhead
  • Length 2: Outer barb of 1st bulkhead to cooling system inlet
  • Length 3: Cooling system outlet to outer barb of 2nd bulkhead
  • Length 4: Inner barb of 2nd bulkhead to Icemaster resevoir (should drain freely, no connection necessary)

Specifications:

  • Tank Capacity: 30L/8 Gal. Water Capacity
  • Compressor: 3/8 HP
  • Cooling Capacity: 950 Watt/3200btu/.26 tons
  • Refrigerant: r134a
  • Voltage: 110V (3.6 amps)
  • Dimensions: 410mm x 410mm x 660mm
  • Includes 10 stainless bulkheads with 3/8″ OD barbs
  • Wheels included

 

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Groowneer Digital LCD 2-Stage Temp Controller

LCD Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Heating & Cooling - 1100W, -40~248℉, w/Sensor for Fermentation Grow Tent HVAC Equipment Seedling Heat Mat

LCD Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Heating & Cooling – 1100W, -40~248℉, w/Sensor for Fermentation Grow Tent HVAC Equipment Seedling Heat Mat

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  • NOTE — To protect heating and cooling device, we designed that the min temperature range from Heating Set Point(or Cooling Set Point) to Stop Value is 6℉/3℃. It’ because, if the differential is set too less, it will cause frequent startup and shutdown of the device.
  • Keep Ideal Temperature — The thermostat provides constant optimal temperatures, and keeps your environment in the ideal temperature range.
  • Heating & Cooling Mode — Dual relay output, allow control heating and refrigeration equipment at the same time.
  • Convenient Design — Plug and play design. The large, lighted LCD screen display is easy to read and program. Support reading with Centigrade and Fahrenheit unit. Handheld device appearance consistent with the principles of ergonomics.
  • Widely Applied — The thermostat can be used to control a wide variety of dual-stage refrigeration and heating, HVAC equipment, fermentation, grow tent, home brewing, aquarium, incubation and BBQ, etc.

 

This works for heating or cooling.  Use with compatible heating and cooling devices to help you put together a kegerator or a fermentation chamber.

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Icemaster Glycol Chiller – wort chiller & fermentation temp control – $679.99, Save $120 + Hands on Review!

Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller with Stainless Bulkheads GLY351

Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller with Stainless Bulkheads via MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Icemaster is designed to cool fermentations in small vessels. It can be used with any vessel that has a glycol jacket or submersed cooling coil/rod. For each vessel you want to cool you will need to buy one of our Glycol Pump Kits. Each tank is able to be separately temperature controlled. Each Glycol Pump Kit includes a submersible pump that is placed in the cool bath of this chiller along with a digital controller. The digital controller includes a thermal probe that should be inserted into a thermal well in your vessel or can be taped to the outside of the vessel if you don’t have a thermal well. The digital controller then measures the temperature of your tank and turns the submersible pump on or off to cool to your desired set temperature. Up to four tanks can be controlled separately with one Icemaster and four Glycol Pump Kits (GLY355).

Compatability
The Icemaster can be used with any fermenter that has a built in cooling jacket or a submersed cooling coil. It works well as the cooling source for the following sytems and fermenters.

  • Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Brites with optional FTS Temperature Control Systems: Because FTS systems include a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
  • Spike Conical with Optional Cooling Package – Because the optional Spike cooling system includes a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
  • Speidel Tanks with Optional Cooling Jackets – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each tank.
  • Grainfather Fermenters – Grainfather fermenters have standard cooling jackets. You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for eash fermenter
  • Blichmann Fermenators with Optional Cooling Coil – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each Fermenator.

It is always difficult to determine exactly how many tanks can be chilled at one time as it depends on what is happening in each tank, if the tank is insulated, and what the ambient temperature is. Cold crashing always requires the most energy and requires tank insulation. We have experimented with capacities and can provide this general guide based on a 75 degree ambient and neoprene insulation. Neoprene does not provide much in the way insulation so you would obtain better results using Armaflex or a higher R rating insulation. If only controlling fermentation temps the capacity would be higher. Four Glycol Pump Kits (GLY355) is the maximum that will fit in the Icemaster. We are working on smaller glycol pump kits, where the pumps have smaller footprints, so the Icemaster right now has the capacity to use 5 pumps through the bulkhead fittings.

Cold Crashing capacity at 75F with neoprene insulation (double for fermentation temperature control):

2 – 1BBL (31 Gallon) Tank with neo
3 to 4 – 1/2BBL (15-20 Gallon) Tanks
4+ – 10-14 Gallon Tanks
4+ – 5-7 Gallon Tanks

 

As of this posting, MoreBeer has this for $799.99. Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

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Icemaster Glycol Chiller – wort chiller & fermentation temp control – $749.99 on MoreBeer’s Black Friday Sale+ Hands on Review!

Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller with Stainless Bulkheads GLY351

Icemaster 100 Glycol Chiller with Stainless Bulkheads via MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Icemaster is designed to cool fermentations in small vessels. It can be used with any vessel that has a glycol jacket or submersed cooling coil/rod. For each vessel you want to cool you will need to buy one of our Glycol Pump Kits. Each tank is able to be separately temperature controlled. Each Glycol Pump Kit includes a submersible pump that is placed in the cool bath of this chiller along with a digital controller. The digital controller includes a thermal probe that should be inserted into a thermal well in your vessel or can be taped to the outside of the vessel if you don’t have a thermal well. The digital controller then measures the temperature of your tank and turns the submersible pump on or off to cool to your desired set temperature. Up to four tanks can be controlled separately with one Icemaster and four Glycol Pump Kits (GLY355).

Compatability
The Icemaster can be used with any fermenter that has a built in cooling jacket or a submersed cooling coil. It works well as the cooling source for the following sytems and fermenters.

  • Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Brites with optional FTS Temperature Control Systems: Because FTS systems include a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
  • Spike Conical with Optional Cooling Package – Because the optional Spike cooling system includes a pump and controller you will not need to buy a separate Glycol Pump Kit.
  • Speidel Tanks with Optional Cooling Jackets – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each tank.
  • Grainfather Fermenters – Grainfather fermenters have standard cooling jackets. You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for eash fermenter
  • Blichmann Fermenators with Optional Cooling Coil – You will need one Glycol Pump Kit for each Fermenator.

It is always difficult to determine exactly how many tanks can be chilled at one time as it depends on what is happening in each tank, if the tank is insulated, and what the ambient temperature is. Cold crashing always requires the most energy and requires tank insulation. We have experimented with capacities and can provide this general guide based on a 75 degree ambient and neoprene insulation. Neoprene does not provide much in the way insulation so you would obtain better results using Armaflex or a higher R rating insulation. If only controlling fermentation temps the capacity would be higher. Four Glycol Pump Kits (GLY355) is the maximum that will fit in the Icemaster. We are working on smaller glycol pump kits, where the pumps have smaller footprints, so the Icemaster right now has the capacity to use 5 pumps through the bulkhead fittings.

Cold Crashing capacity at 75F with neoprene insulation (double for fermentation temperature control):

2 – 1BBL (31 Gallon) Tank with neo
3 to 4 – 1/2BBL (15-20 Gallon) Tanks
4+ – 10-14 Gallon Tanks
4+ – 5-7 Gallon Tanks

 

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TWO x 17 Gallon Utility Tubs with Rope Handles [ice beverages, swamp chiller]

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

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  • 17 gallon capacity
  • Rugged plastic material with rope handles withstands indoor and outdoor use
  • Multiple tubs nest together for easy storage
  • Makes a great party cooler or ice chest
  • Set includes TWO plastic utility tubs. Made in the USA

 

You could use this to ice beverages, collect and dispose of spent grain, for general storage around the brewery or, depending on your fermenter, as part of a swamp cooler setup for fermentation temp control.

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BN-LINK Digital Cooling Thermostat Controller [Fermentation or Kegerator]

BN-LINK Digital Cooling Thermostat Controller for Cooling Device Circulation Box Fans 40-108F 8.3A 1000W

BN-LINK Digital Cooling Thermostat Controller for Cooling Device Circulation Box Fans 40-108F 8.3A 1000W

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  • ✓ EFFORTLESS COOLING SETUP: Simply place the probe, plug-in the thermostat controller, and use the large 3-button interface to choose your desired temperature setting. Digital display supports units in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Note: the controller is designed to have a 2-3 degree buffering zone before powering on again after reaching set temperature.
  • ✓ EASE OF MIND: Handy LED cooling and power indicator lights allow you to see the controller’s status even in total darkness. Controller features a convenient hanging tab, and a bright, easy-to-read display inside a tough plastic housing.
  • ✓ RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: The cord for the temperature probe and grounded 3-prong plug measure an extended 6-feet in length, designed to suit almost any application you can imagine.
  • ✓ VARIETY OF USES: Our thermostat controller can be used for refrigeration, fermentation, greenhouse fan and more, keeping your various environments in their ideal temperature range.
  • ✓ SAFE & RELIABLE: Our thermostat controller is ETL listed, and rigorously tested for quality control and safety. Conforms to UL Std No. 60730-1, 60730-2-9. Temperature control range is 40-108°F, temperature display range is 32 -140°F. Rated Voltage is 120VAC 60Hz, Max Loading: 8.3A 1000W. Do not immerse controller or probe into water.

 

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Inkbird IPB-16S Prewired Digital Homebrewing Controller w/Pump Control [RIMS, HERMS & more]

Inkbird 120V 15A 1800W Heating or Cooling PID Temperature Controller, Plug and Play IPB-16S Prewired Digital Home Brewing and Distillation Controller, Independent Control Pump Thermostat with 2 Plugs

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  • 【Plug-n-Play Easy Operation】The electric home brewing controller is an all-in-one machine and no more installation is needed. Just plug in and set up the system according to your needs
  • 【Precise Control】PID digital controller provides accurate temperature control at the range of -50-125 Celsius / -58-257 Fahrenheit, and the accuracy of the temperature is +/- 0.1 Celsius or +/- 0.2 Fahrenheit
  • 【Independent Pump Function】The Pump Function is special designed for home brewing customers and it can be operated separately, just access your pump and press the “Pump” button when you need it
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Opulent Systems Digital Controller Thermostat

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

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  • [Premium Quality structure]: Made of the extra-fortified plastic, more durable and the ergonomic design is easy to hold by hand. The high-quality components we use inside will not rust. OPULENT SYSTEMS does strict quality control process before shipments.
  • [Easy to set up and operation]: Easy to use 3 buttons to set up temperature between Fahrenheit/Celsius according to your using habit. The packaging also includes the professional user instruction with the operation details.
  • [High Level Reliability and Result] The temperature control within a range of 68-108 ºF and it is great for the professional gardener and grower to reliably monitor the temperature of your plant’s roots with as sensor probe and get the effective results.
  • [Install and use anywhere]: You can hang the controller with flush on the wall or from a variety of hook sizes. Flexibly install with a 6FT power cord and 6.4FT probe cord. The UL certified 3 prong ground outlets ensue the safety. Compatible with any heat mat to plug into North American outlets, it is also a good option to use with OPULENT SYSTEMS heat mats.

 

Note that this has a range of 68 deg F to 108 deg F and is for heating only

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Propagate Pro Under Carboy Fermentation Heating Mat AND Thermometer Strip

Brewing & Fermentation Heat Pad for Homebrew Beer & Wine Fermenting 120VAC 12 or 25 Watt Heating Mat: Safe for Plastic/Glass Carboy & Bucket Fermentors Includes Heater Temperature Strip

Brewing & Fermentation Heat Pad for Homebrew Beer & Wine Fermenting by Propagate Pro.  120 Volt 25 Watt Heating Mat.  Includes Heater Temperature Strip.

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  • EASY TO USE – 12″ Round fits under almost any size Carboy or Bucket Fermentor
  • NATURAL HEAT – Bottom radiant heating mimics natures normal process in organic fermenting
  • NO WRAP – No Wrapping, No Tape or Belts. Simply place under your Fermentor and plug in!
  • TEMPERATURE REGULATION – Built in thermal control shuts off heater preventing overheating

 

Use in conjunction with a temperature controller to dial in fermentation temps.

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FermWrap Heater

Eagle Brewing FE650 FermWrap Heater

Eagle Brewing FE650 FermWrap Heater

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  • Used to gently heat fermentations
  • Use tape to adhere this flexible heating wrap directly to your fermenter
  • Draws 40 Watts

“The FermWrap heater is used to gently heat fermentations. Use tape to adhere this flexible heating wrap directly to your fermenter. Depending on your configuration and insulation, you can increase the temperature of your ferment from 5-20 degrees Fahrenheit. If using carboy or bucket you can attach directly using tape (as seen in photo above.) We recommend electrical tape as it sticks and unsticks the easiest. Heating can be controlled by sticking either the entire wrap or a portion of the wrap to the fermenter. In an unenclosed environment we see a heating differential between carboy and ambient of 10-15 degrees. This differential can be increased by using our carboy bag to insulate a carboy (this has been tested.) To decrease the temperature differential, stick only a portion of the heating wrap to the fermenter. For great results, we recommend a temp controller and carboy thermal well for the ultimate in fermentation temperature control. Or for the best control, use the dual stage control and carboy thermal well, as well as a refrigerator, to control both the high and low temps. You can tape the heater to the wall of the refrigerator as well. With 40 watts of heat spread over two square feet it provides gentle even heating. Draws 40 watts. 115 V.”


 

Use in conjunction with a temperature controller to dial in fermentation temps.

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Alternate Use Tip

I use a similar heat mat to help remove stubborn keg labels.  See: Removing Keg Labels… A Trick That Makes it Easy! – a section of our keg rebuild how-to

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Inkbird IPB-16S Prewired Digital Homebrewing Controller w/Pump Control [RIMS, HERMS & more]

Inkbird 120V 15A 1800W Heating or Cooling PID Temperature Controller, Plug and Play IPB-16S Prewired Digital Home Brewing and Distillation Controller, Independent Control Pump Thermostat with 2 Plugs

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  • 【Plug-n-Play Easy Operation】The electric home brewing controller is an all-in-one machine and no more installation is needed. Just plug in and set up the system according to your needs
  • 【Precise Control】PID digital controller provides accurate temperature control at the range of -50-125 Celsius / -58-257 Fahrenheit, and the accuracy of the temperature is +/- 0.1 Celsius or +/- 0.2 Fahrenheit
  • 【Independent Pump Function】The Pump Function is special designed for home brewing customers and it can be operated separately, just access your pump and press the “Pump” button when you need it
  • 【Safety】The controller with overload protection has adopted high quality metal case and aluminum cooling plate, 6.5 power cord and 2 prong plugs to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances
  • 【Working environmental temperature】-10-55 Celsius /14-131 Fahrenheit(not freezing or condensation state)

 

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Opulent Systems Digital Controller Thermostat

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

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  • [Premium Quality structure]: Made of the extra-fortified plastic, more durable and the ergonomic design is easy to hold by hand. The high-quality components we use inside will not rust. OPULENT SYSTEMS does strict quality control process before shipments.
  • [Easy to set up and operation]: Easy to use 3 buttons to set up temperature between Fahrenheit/Celsius according to your using habit. The packaging also includes the professional user instruction with the operation details.
  • [High Level Reliability and Result] The temperature control within a range of 68-108 ºF and it is great for the professional gardener and grower to reliably monitor the temperature of your plant’s roots with as sensor probe and get the effective results.
  • [Install and use anywhere]: You can hang the controller with flush on the wall or from a variety of hook sizes. Flexibly install with a 6FT power cord and 6.4FT probe cord. The UL certified 3 prong ground outlets ensue the safety. Compatible with any heat mat to plug into North American outlets, it is also a good option to use with OPULENT SYSTEMS heat mats.

 

Note that this has a range of 68 deg F to 108 deg F and is for heating only

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Opulent Systems Digital Controller Thermostat

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

OPULENT SYSTEMS Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats Germination, Reptiles and Brewing, 68-108℉ Temperature Control Black

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • [Premium Quality structure]: Made of the extra-fortified plastic, more durable and the ergonomic design is easy to hold by hand. The high-quality components we use inside will not rust. OPULENT SYSTEMS does strict quality control process before shipments.
  • [Easy to set up and operation]: Easy to use 3 buttons to set up temperature between Fahrenheit/Celsius according to your using habit. The packaging also includes the professional user instruction with the operation details.
  • [High Level Reliability and Result] The temperature control within a range of 68-108 ºF and it is great for the professional gardener and grower to reliably monitor the temperature of your plant’s roots with as sensor probe and get the effective results.
  • [Install and use anywhere]: You can hang the controller with flush on the wall or from a variety of hook sizes. Flexibly install with a 6FT power cord and 6.4FT probe cord. The UL certified 3 prong ground outlets ensue the safety. Compatible with any heat mat to plug into North American outlets, it is also a good option to use with OPULENT SYSTEMS heat mats.

 

Note that this has a range of 68 deg F to 108 deg F and is for heating only

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Groowneer Digital LCD 2-Stage Temp Controller

LCD Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Heating & Cooling - 1100W, -40~248℉, w/Sensor for Fermentation Grow Tent HVAC Equipment Seedling Heat Mat

LCD Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Heating & Cooling – 1100W, -40~248℉, w/Sensor for Fermentation Grow Tent HVAC Equipment Seedling Heat Mat

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • NOTE — To protect heating and cooling device, we designed that the min temperature range from Heating Set Point(or Cooling Set Point) to Stop Value is 6℉/3℃. It’ because, if the differential is set too less, it will cause frequent startup and shutdown of the device.
  • Keep Ideal Temperature — The thermostat provides constant optimal temperatures, and keeps your environment in the ideal temperature range.
  • Heating & Cooling Mode — Dual relay output, allow control heating and refrigeration equipment at the same time.
  • Convenient Design — Plug and play design. The large, lighted LCD screen display is easy to read and program. Support reading with Centigrade and Fahrenheit unit. Handheld device appearance consistent with the principles of ergonomics.
  • Widely Applied — The thermostat can be used to control a wide variety of dual-stage refrigeration and heating, HVAC equipment, fermentation, grow tent, home brewing, aquarium, incubation and BBQ, etc.

 

This works for heating or cooling.  Use with compatible heating and cooling devices to help you put together a kegerator or a fermentation chamber.

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Arctic King 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer [Fermentation or Kegerator] – $129.99 + free shipping & Kegerator How-Tos

Arctic King 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer, White

Arctic King 3.5 cu ft chest freezer via Wal-Mart

Possible homebrew uses include conversion to a kegerator/keezer or use as a temp controlled fermentation chamber.

As of this posting, Wal Mart has this for $129.99.  It is available for local pickup (order online to reserve yours) or shipping is free to many US addresses.  Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

Arctic King 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer, White

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Kenley Fermentation Heater AND Temp Controller

Kenley Fermentation Carboy Heater with Thermostat - Kombucha Heating Kit - Home Brewing Heat Strip Belt Wrap Brew Warmer Warming Pad with Temperature Controller - Works with any Vessel up to 8 Gallons

Kenley Fermentation Carboy Heater with Thermostat – Kombucha Heating Kit – Home Brewing Heat Strip Belt Wrap Brew Warmer Warming Pad with Temperature Controller – Works with any Vessel up to 8 Gallons

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  • BREW IN ANY CONDITIONS Whether you’re brewing kombucha, wine or beer, the Kenley heating system lets you control the temperature of the vessel. You won’t run the risk of overheating your brew or letting it chill.
  • CONTROL BREW TEMPERATURE EASILY This Kenley fermentation heating kit comes with a temperature controller which means that heater only kicks in when it registers a drop in temperature and stops running as soon as the right temperature is reached.
  • USE YOUR EXISTING VESSELS Designed to work with almost any fermentation vessel up to 8 gallons, this Kenley fermentation heater is flexible and easy to fit snugly against the carboy. The 32x11in film simply wraps around the jar and is secured with the elastic bands supplied.
  • SPEED UP BREWING TIMES Yeast activity slows as the temperature drops, but stops entirely if the temperature is too high. By maintaining a constant temperature, you can create the perfect conditions for the brew you’re using, reducing the brew time so you can create more perfect batches.
  • MINIMAL ENERGY USAGE Each brew has particular needs, yet you may only have one environment, be it a chilly garage or a temperate spare room. The Kenley kit only uses the minimum energy required, unlike always-on systems, which keeps your energy costs down.

 

Kenley Fermentation Carboy Heater with Thermostat – Kombucha Heating Kit – Home Brewing Heat Strip Belt Wrap Brew Warmer Warming Pad with Temperature Controller – Works with any Vessel up to 8 Gallons


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DIGITEN Digital LCD Temp Controller

DIGITEN DTC102 Temperature Controller Outlet 2-Stage Plug in Thermostat Digital Greenhouse Thermostat Reptiles Temperature Controller Heating Cooling Mode for Homebrewing Fermentation Space Heater

DIGITEN DTC102 Temperature Controller

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  • 🌡️【Ideal Temperature Control】The temperature controller can regulate and maintain your preferred temperature within a control range from -40~248ºF. It comes with a sensor probe to reliably track the temperature.
  • 🌱【Plug-and-Play】Easy to use 3 buttons to set up temperature between Fahrenheit/Celsius according to your using habit.
  • 💻【Convenient Design】Illuminated LED display is easy to read and program even in darkness. And you can hang the temperature controller on the wall or hooks to keep cords untangled and neat.
  • 🐠【Safe and Reliable】The temperature controller supports high and low temperature alarm, which is very helpful for protecting the target from any influence that exceeds the temperature range. With 2 sockets output, one for heating and another one for cooling. Heating/Cooling differential function could be set separately for refrigeration and heating to protect temperature controller from violent change. Customize temperature and compressor delay, protecting your refrigeration equipment.
  • 🐢【Wide applications】Widely used for greenhouse, mushroom house, heating pad, incubation room, cultivation, planted tank heater, shrimp tank heater, home brewing, wine cellar, fermentation chamber, aquarium, pet breeding, incubation, reptile, chicken coop, aviary, rabbit hutch, brooder, baby room, nursey, livingroom, bedroom, attic, garage, BBQ, baking, mini ice machine, chest freezer, etc.

 

Use to help control temperature of your kegerator, fermentation chamber or as part of your brew system.

Dual stage means that this can control both a heating and cooling device.  Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.

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Inkbird 120V 15A 1800W Heating or Cooling PID Temperature Controller, Plug and Play IPB-16S Prewired Digital Home Brewing and Distillation Controller, Independent Control Pump Thermostat with 2 Plugs

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Highlighted Features
  • 【Plug-n-Play Easy Operation】The electric home brewing controller is an all-in-one machine and no more installation is needed. Just plug in and set up the system according to your needs
  • 【Precise Control】PID digital controller provides accurate temperature control at the range of -50-125 Celsius / -58-257 Fahrenheit, and the accuracy of the temperature is +/- 0.1 Celsius or +/- 0.2 Fahrenheit
  • 【Independent Pump Function】The Pump Function is special designed for home brewing customers and it can be operated separately, just access your pump and press the “Pump” button when you need it
  • 【Safety】The controller with overload protection has adopted high quality metal case and aluminum cooling plate, 6.5 power cord and 2 prong plugs to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances
  • 【Working environmental temperature】-10-55 Celsius /14-131 Fahrenheit(not freezing or condensation state)

 

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Also Consider: Inkbird Dual Stage Temp Controller – Hands on Review – Inkbird Deals

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Anvil Brewing Equipment Temperature Controller

Anvil Temperature Controller

Anvil Temperature Controller by Anvil Brewing Equipment

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  • 120V 15A operation
  • Control temps to +/- 1F
  • Temperature Control Range: 16 – 220F
  • Plugs into any 120V wall receptacle – no mounting holes needed!
  • Selectable heat and cool modes (not dual stage)

 

This works for heating or cooling.  Use with compatible heating and cooling devices to help you put together a kegerator or a fermentation chamber.

Anvil Temperature Controller


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