fermentation temperature controll

[Thirsty Mallard]

So would you use a stopper thingy like that in a conical fermenter too?

Mort

Yes, my MoreBeer conical came with one of those stoppers I put up a link for.

[Imakewort]

so the digital probes are smaller than the analog probes? has anyone measured the difference? I have a friend who made a digital temp controller out of a house a/c temp controller and he says the temp probe will fit inside of a corny out dip tube, i will ask him for the plans and build sheet.

[DannyW]

JZ says the outside surface of the bucket or carboy or whatever is so close to the temp of what's inside that the difference doesn't matter.

In this case I choose to believe him and strap the probe to the side of the bucket with a bungee cord and cover the probe with some bubble wrap or foam pad or something to shield it from the air temp in the freezer. Seems to work pretty well.

[J.Brew]

Good shit Danny...Thanks

[BeerPal]

so the digital probes are smaller than the analog probes? has anyone measured the difference?

Digital probe- Between 3/16"-1/4" wide

Analog probe- 3/8" wide