Fridge Mate

Wassa · Post by **Wassa** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 7:59 am

Does anyone know where I can buy a fridge mate in Sydney?

Got the brew fridge, now all I need is the the fridge mate to start temp. controlled brewing.

Thanks guys.

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 8:17 am

Wassa,

Not sure where you'll get one in Sydney - if you have no luck, an online order with me will see it with you on monday.

cheers Ross...
CraftBrewer

Zuma · Post by **Zuma** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 9:41 am

http://www.bettabrew.com.au/html/equipment/heaters.html

I have bought one like this

rwh · Post by **rwh** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 9:47 am

Also available direct from the source. Same price as Ross has it for I think. I only got it from them because Ross happened to be out of stock.

Pale_Ale · Post by **Pale_Ale** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 10:06 am

Zuma, I think that one you linked to doesn't have a maximum switching period to reduce compressor wear and tear. Is this right?

Zuma · Post by **Zuma** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 10:16 am

Im not sure but fridges at $50 a pop. Its no biggie..

timmy · Post by **timmy** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 12:31 pm

On a related topic, craftbrewer have the FridgeMate temp controller (~$50) and the MashMaster one (~$80). They both look similar, but is the latter that much better?

Thanks

Tim

rwh · Post by **rwh** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 12:52 pm

I think the main difference is that the MashMaster has an immersible probe. The FridgeMate has both heating and cooling modes though. Both require assembly. So it's up to you. I got the FridgeMate.

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Friday Jan 19, 2007 1:55 pm

timmy wrote:On a related topic, craftbrewer have the FridgeMate temp controller (~$50) and the MashMaster one (~$80). They both look similar, but is the latter that much better?

Thanks

Tim

Tim,

The more expensive one has an immersable probe & seperate relay for switching higher current loads. For a fridge the "Fridgemate" is excellent.

cheers Ross