Fermerator thoughts

[dogtailale]

I can pick up one of these for about 300$. One of neighbors has one It looks like I could fit 4 carboys per level 2 levels.

Looking to see if anyone else is using something like these.........Thoughts and input..............Advice

Right Im using a old 50's refer that only holds 2 carboys...... Two stage ranco & and one of those blue brewer heaters 25 watts.

 

[JohnMc]

My only $0.02 would be that those are probably not well insulated compared to a modern refrigerator, but probably better than the 1950's job

 

[ajwillys]

I've used commercial refrigerators in the past. They are quite efficient surprisingly and the glass panel is quite insulated. Something like this would require at least a dedicated 15 amp circuit and possibly dedicated 20 amp. I had a True brand that was half that size and it needed a dedicated 15 amps. If its 20, then you couldn't use the typical Ranco because they are not rated for that. There are others that are though. For $300, I would definitely buy it. It doesn't look like they are that old. Depending on the brand, these things are $2,000+ new.

 

[Pappers_]

I think it owuld be cool to have the glass door, so you can see in.

 

[TipsyDragon]

well all i can add is keep them away from any sunlight. glass doors will not protect from skunking. you can get clear plastic stick on glass covers that will protect form UV.