Basic temperature question

[Fritz Eye]

There are other, simple methods to control fermentation temps that do not require a fridge or freezer. For instance, you can put your fermenter in a tub of water, drape a wet towel over it and then turn a fan on it. This is the "swamp cooler" method. Or rotate soda bottles of frozen water in and out of the tub. Search the site for other ideas. Don't let not having a dedicated fermentation chamber keep you from controlling fermentation temps. or brewing altogether.

+1 to BeerPal,
It is a simple 2 minute investment in the moring and another 2 minutes in the evening to swap out frozen tubs of ice. It makes a big difference.
I chill my carboy in a cat liter box (new !) which fits perfectly and rests in about 3-5 inches of water. Well worth the time to get a good 5 gallons of beer.
If this does not get you into the mid to upper 60's, then go with the other options for Belgians.
Cheers.

[BeerPal]

Is there an accurate way to measure the temperature you get with the water and fan?

You should put one of those "Fermometer" stick-on thermometers that More Beer sells on you fermenter. But using one of these alternative temp-control methods, you'll need to monitor the temps pretty carefully, at least until you know how the setup will work.

[squirrelpirate]

Is there an accurate way to measure the temperature you get with the water and fan?

You should put one of those "Fermometer" stick-on thermometers that More Beer sells on you fermenter. But using one of these alternative temp-control methods, you'll need to monitor the temps pretty carefully, at least until you know how the setup will work.

I just bought two fermometers off the site. Thanks for the suggestion. I should have them just in time for my batch this weekend. Thanks!