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curing chamber by StefanS - Side by Side

Last post by StefanS « Sun Apr 23, 2017 17:53
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by StefanS » Tue Apr 18, 2017 02:05

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More than 1 year ago I have got a old free refrigerator. Small fix and it was working again - At that time decision had been made also - curing chamber. Preparing, searching for ideas of electronics, ideas -how to do it and transfer it for my needs. Finally it is.

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But what type of meats are you drying?
To answer that question - I will start new topic in Dry cured meats - reason - a few different meats

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My new coppa cabana

Last post by StefanS « Tue Jun 13, 2017 01:02
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by redzed » Tue Jun 07, 2016 07:17
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For the past 4 years I used an older all fridge as my curing chamber. I picked it up really cheap and it has, for the most part, served me well. It already was showing signs of rust, especially on the bottom of the chamber when I got it, and now it's really looking ugly. All the interior walls are...

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I am having more issues with high humidity with this unit which I did not have with my old curing chamber. A dehumidifier might be necessary.
I think that it will be necessary - I have had similar issue and small dehumidifier resolve that problem. Just emptied my today and after 3 weeks there were...
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Tue Jun 13, 2017 01:02
Jasons Curing Chamber Build

Last post by harleykids « Mon Jan 25, 2016 03:41
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by harleykids » Thu Jan 14, 2016 23:39

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I wanted to share a verbal description of my curing chamber. This was my first build, although I did a bunch of research online before designing it. At this point in time there is nothing that I would change, and I have been using it 24/7 for the past 2 months.

It holds temp and RH% very well, and...

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Here are some screenshots from inside my chamber. These are from the $69 Dlink live feed video camera. Sorry about the blurry photos but Photobucket seems to compress the pics.

These pics are from 0-5 seconds after the humidifier comes on, which happens approx. every 35 mins or so. The camera is...

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CHEAP WiFi chamber controller

Last post by redzed « Sat Jul 20, 2019 17:24
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by Sleebus » Tue May 02, 2017 14:09

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Have any of you seen this?

Unbelievably low price. You can connect to it with your smart phone. I was looking for something to do remote monitoring of the chamber, since it's it's a ways off to the shed where the chamber is. Probably gonna put one of these on order and see how it goes.

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It's a great and rewarding hobby, and you can never stop learning. Don't hesitate to ask questions here. We are ready to help whenever we can.

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Sat Jul 20, 2019 17:24
Fermentation Chambers

Last post by Agoracritus « Thu Jun 06, 2019 21:51
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by Kijek » Mon Feb 19, 2018 03:05

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Dam it!!!!! :sad:
Just when I thought I was getting a handle on matters, you all start to come up with this new chamber thing, DAM!

I cure my stuff in refrigerator, then put in my other temp & humidity controlled chamber until done.

Now your saying there are two types of environments / chambers...

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I've seen alot of guys just buy a bakers rack and wrap it in plastic, like a greenhouse. Put a hang a lightbulb in it and plug the lightbulb into a controller. Set the controller for your fermentation temperature.

I just revisited this post and realized exactly what you were saying Lousantello....

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Thu Jun 06, 2019 21:51
New To Forum

Last post by redzed « Sun May 12, 2019 16:38
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by Norwood » Sun May 05, 2019 21:33

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Hello all... I’m new to the forum, and really appreciate the wealth of knowledge and info.
I manage a live sound company by trade, and have gotten into butchering pigs as a hobby... did I just call it a hobby? The pigs are sourced locally from the California Central Valley.

I have learned to use...

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I have the #12 3/4h horse Lem Big Bite Grinder. I also run Cabela's mixer with it. It's a good strong grinder, but I probably would not have bought it had I known how hot and how fast the auger heats up. I usually don't grind more than 25lbs at a time, so it's not a big issue. But the back end of...

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Sun May 12, 2019 16:38
Humidity / Temperature Combo Controller

Last post by LOUSANTELLO « Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:38
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by AndyPandy » Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:04

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Can anyone recommend a Temperature / Humidity controller. I have the an Inkbird and an Aubern Instruments, which I use in two different curing chambers, but yesterday the Inkbird, after several years of good service, went down the drain. I was thinking of maybe upgrading to a wireless one.

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On the Auber side, here's the best way to do it. The HD-220-W is a wifi humidity and dehumidify unit. If you don't need wifi, the model is an HD-220

For Heating and cooling, they TD420P is a dual temp unit. Unfortunately they do not make this available in a wifi unit.

Make sure to calibrate all...

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Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:38
meat cabinet

Last post by redzed « Wed Oct 24, 2018 17:25
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by cathouse willy » Fri Aug 18, 2017 02:01
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Here is a shot of the nearly complete cabinet. The cab is 4'x4'x2' and the fridge takes up about 1/4 of it. The whole thing is in a basement room That stays around 65 deg and 70% rh so it shouldn't have to work hard. I will make a dry run with a dummy load just to smooth out any wrinkles.

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It probably would be good idea to give it a good wipe with a bit of chlorine, or better yet Oxyclean, to get rid of any nasties in there if you are starting off with a used unit. I use a 10% sulphite solution, spray and wipe off. I always have it on hand for wine making.

I think I may have to look...
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Wed Oct 24, 2018 17:25
Can I dry cure in a cold room?

Last post by Butterbean « Mon Oct 22, 2018 01:34
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by joeybk85 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 19:33

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I want to build a curing chamber, and I have a small fridge that I've been using to ferment beer in that's already hooked up to a temperature controller that I was thinking of using. I figured all I need is a humidity controller.

But from my research on this forum, it seems that small fridges are...

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That sounds great. IMO, things are much easier when you have a large volume of air.

I'd also suggest monitoring it through the year but whatever you do keep us posted on how things work for you.

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Mon Oct 22, 2018 01:34
Inkbird vs hum-1

Last post by Bob K « Thu Jul 05, 2018 19:15
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by Saltedtyme30 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 03:56

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This year I`m giving the ink bird a shot this time around in the chamber since it reads the humidity display as the hum 1 doesn`t. Ink bird is a little cheaper at 35 bucks and the hum1 at 75- only think is you can`t put the hum 1 in a plastic bag filled with a wet napkin to heck the accuracy. What...

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You put the separate calibrated hygrometer in your chamber and compare the results to your controller (the HUm 1).

Even though you cant calibrate it you know what the difference (offset) is. Cant help you any more that that

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Last post by Bob K
Thu Jul 05, 2018 19:15
Post pictures of your fermentation chambers and drying rooms

Last post by jrittvo « Thu Jun 28, 2018 19:17
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by Knifeman » Sun Feb 18, 2018 23:50

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Hello all
Started a thread in the Smokehouse forum about posting pictures of you smokehouses thought maybe here you could also post pictures of your fermentation chambers and drying rooms where you let your products reach there safe and desired PH and AW. Seems pictures of members chambers from...

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Top one is for initial fermenting, it has a small heater inside. The bottom one is for dry curing. The temperatures and humidities shown were during post assembly testing . Now that I am starting to use them, I am feeling my way through the right settings.

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Last post by jrittvo
Thu Jun 28, 2018 19:17
Auber Hd220w hygrostat question...

Last post by Bob K « Fri Mar 09, 2018 15:13
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by cajuneric » Fri Mar 09, 2018 02:49

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I just received my auberinst hd220w. Very cool unit as I wasn't too happy with the readings from the inkbird. After calibrating it (24hours) and hooking it up wirelessly to the auber app I now have it in the chamber. I feel more confident that this unit will keep my chamber dialed in quite nice....

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All chambers are different so you will have to try it.

I have the Th210 which is a temp and humidity controller, but it has the same sensor and similar parameter settings.

I have to switch from dehumidify to humidify manually and have never had the need for a dual humidity controller. If you...

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Last post by Bob K
Fri Mar 09, 2018 15:13
Higher humidity % at different levels of chamber

Last post by STICKSTRING « Fri Jan 26, 2018 17:37
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by STICKSTRING » Thu Jan 25, 2018 19:26

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Hello all, so, I`ve noticed in my dry chamber the lower half of the chamber holds a higher humidity % then the upper half from moisture settling I am assuming. I have two separate hydrometer`s set up inside to verify my numbers. The upper have usually stays around the 77% mark while the lower half...

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Thank you bob for the response. 👍🏻

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Fri Jan 26, 2018 17:37
My Brother of Frankenstein

Last post by Kijek « Sat Jan 20, 2018 22:40
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by Kijek » Fri Jan 19, 2018 21:41

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Well here's a shot of my chamber aka (Brother of Frankenstein)

What you don't see is the heating pad and De-humdifier inside unit.

Two INKBIRD CONTROLLERS (1) for temperatures and (1) for Humdity

The Inkbird left controls Refrigerator & Heating Pad. set @ 48*F

Inkbird right controls Humidifier...

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I can only imagine the repair costs.

You just set off a little light bulb in my head :idea:
I have an old friend who is a refrigerator repair man, for commercial establishments.

My mind is shot these, I do the dumbest things, like not thinking. :???:

Oh wow I'm liking this using your brain...

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Sat Jan 20, 2018 22:40
Drilling holes in curing chamber build

Last post by bolepa « Mon Dec 18, 2017 19:51
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by jjnurk » Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:26

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I'm in the process of building my curing chamber and upon reading some threads, I noticed serval comments on not making holes in the walls/top. My design was to make a hole in the side and install a fan so as to 1) remove excess humidy and 2) re-circulate air. If that isn't a good way to do, can...

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I drilled the side as a pilot hole using a very small tiny bit first and then checked surroundings with a thin wire to determine if there are any lines next to it. I was expending the hole step by step always checking with a thin wire until finally cut 2 inch diameter hole. This hole was intended...

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Mon Dec 18, 2017 19:51
New (used) purchase! Proofer!

Last post by harleykids « Sun Sep 24, 2017 18:22
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by harleykids » Sat Sep 23, 2017 04:40

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I was in Des Moines, IA area for business this week and was scanning the FB marketplace section. Saw a half size baker proofer listed for $200, must sell asap no room in the garage. Sent the folks a message, offered $60 cash, and they said sure.

Went to pick it up and they told me it was the...

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I have a really nice smoker that I use for BBBQ, as well as cold smoking my bacon.

This proofer will hopefully be for just for fermenting salumi, so I can ferment at an accurate temp and humidity and be very repeatable.

I have my Hanna Halo wireless PH meter, so I should be able to hang salumi in...

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Sun Sep 24, 2017 18:22
Chamber back up and running again!

Last post by harleykids « Tue Sep 12, 2017 20:51
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by harleykids » Fri Sep 01, 2017 22:55

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Fired up my drying chamber for the first time in 9 months...been to damn busy.

Into the chamber today went a big orange lonzino, a big bresoala, and a small coppa.

In my rush to get everything cased I forgot to rub my spices on the bresoala...damn!

Had a freshly ground mix of black pepper,...

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hanging now!

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Last post by harleykids
Tue Sep 12, 2017 20:51
CC humidifier

Last post by soccerguy83 « Fri Sep 08, 2017 18:28
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by soccerguy83 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 16:33

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Good morning all, first post.

I am finally getting around to building my curing chamber and start making some product. I have a 35 bottle wine cooler that has built in temp control which will keep it right at 57F no problem. I'm going to be using an InkBird IHC-200 for humidity control. As I live...

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Last night I sanitized my chamber and will be starting her up this evening to run for a couple days prior to hanging my first Coppa!

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Fri Sep 08, 2017 18:28
Advice on building a larger curing chamber?

Last post by LOUSANTELLO « Wed May 10, 2017 13:36
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by reddal » Thu May 04, 2017 15:45

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Hi,

So my last batch of Chorizo is out of the chamber and I think has worked very well. The next batch is now in there starting to dry.

My chamber can hold about 30kg of Chorizo - so with a single chamber I can produce about 5kg a week on average. However I want to make more than that!

I'm...

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I bought a Turboair 48 cubic foot double door system and it's great. Each side uses metal rack shelves that are adjustable within 1 increments differently for each side. A deli down the street from me uses a walk in cooler with outboard controllers for his curing projects. As long as the...

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Last post by LOUSANTELLO
Wed May 10, 2017 13:36
Is it bad to overfill a curing chamber?

Last post by BriCan « Fri May 05, 2017 10:22
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by reddal » Thu May 04, 2017 15:25

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Hi,

For my latest batch of Chorizo I put a lot of them onto a single shelf - so they are quite stuffed together (I was going to use 2 shelves but the dehumidifier was playing up on the bottom shelf and I needed access to it).

In the past I've always tried to give each Chorizo some space around...

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Hi,

For my latest batch of Chorizo I put a lot of them onto a single shelf - so they are quite stuffed together (I was going to use 2 shelves but the dehumidifier was playing up on the bottom shelf and I needed access to it).

In the past I've always tried to give each Chorizo some space around...

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Fri May 05, 2017 10:22
Ok, now I've got a properly sized chamber

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by Sleebus » Fri Mar 10, 2017 22:31
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Found a Frostless Kenmore on Craigslist for $50 last weekend. Got a friend to help me move it, and now I've got it set up in the shed and running to see how the numbers end up hovering. Took forever to start cooling, but it's on the way down now. *whew*

That should hold the...

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That's why it important to do your own calculations on cure amounts.

On the TSM site:
Use 1 level teaspoon per 5 lbs. of meat. 4 oz. of Insta Cure™ will process approximately 120 lbs. of meat.

1 tsp = 6 (approx). grams per 5 lbs = 165 ppm
4 oz per 120 lb = 130 ppm
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Last post by Bob K
Tue Mar 14, 2017 14:41
My first chamber, "Coppa Cabanna"!

Last post by fatboyz « Sun Feb 12, 2017 00:20
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by fatboyz » Sun Jan 29, 2017 18:01

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Sorry for stealing your moniker Chris but it's so fitting. I mentioned earlier I bought a restaurant milk dispenser for dirt cheap. It fit my small space great. I have a hose added to my vapor humidifier and sensor for the controller running through the bottom milk hole. I used a computer fan which...

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Ok, will do. Thanks for the advice Bob.

EDIT: done and Done! Thanks Bob.

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Last post by fatboyz
Sun Feb 12, 2017 00:20
New (to me) Chamber

Last post by Fusion5567 « Fri Jan 27, 2017 22:30
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by Fusion5567 » Fri Jan 27, 2017 19:54

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New Chamber free off Craigslist, the tub inside is my Sweetheart Ham, few more days in ref, wife is happy to get the room back in the ref

Also nice to have some extra freezer space

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mmmmmmmmm, dang didnt think of that
It has a digital controller for the ref temp, wonder how high that goes, have to try it out i guess, probably not high enough

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Fri Jan 27, 2017 22:30
Curing chamber

Last post by Bob K « Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:54
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by Sleebus » Sun Jan 22, 2017 02:05

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Well, if you don't start somewhere, you'll never get started. So, I ordered the inkbird temp and humidity controllers, got a tiny dehumidifier and fabricobbled up an ultrasonic mist humidifier. I think total cost is around $90 because I had the other stuff lying about. However, like I was told...

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Just make sure its a frost free. The regular ones have the cooling coils integrated into the shelves and they can't be moved/removed.

Then check with Redzed on how ( not ) to drill holes. :lol: :mrgreen: :grin:

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Last post by Bob K
Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:54
Hotel Salami is now Open!

Last post by fatboyz « Fri Jan 13, 2017 05:43
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by redzed » Wed Oct 24, 2012 06:44
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A the beginning of the current month I finally put together my curing chamber. Sourced the controls and other essentials in the summer but the only thing that was missing was the chamber itself. I was being kind of picky and let a few go as they appeared in the used appliances for sale ads. Finally...

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Ah got it. The boys call that a boneless pork neck. I love it sliced thin, marinated and bbq'd as shishlake. I'll keep the coppa long and bone out the loins for Lonza, speck and back bacon. Thanks for the info.
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Last post by fatboyz
Fri Jan 13, 2017 05:43
Dehumidifying problemm

Last post by Butterbean « Fri Nov 04, 2016 01:36
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by resistbody » Sun Nov 17, 2013 23:00
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Hello, Im having trouble with dehumidifying my curing cabinet.
I use condensation method, but its not very effective. I use display fridge, with 2 sucking fans and evaporator inside the fridge, air is sucked from above and blown from bottom of cabinet. On fans grills I've put 2 heating coils to...

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I agree about it being more effective than a refrigerator setup and much much more forgiving. In my opinion its much easier to maintain good conditions in a larger area than a small one.

You've done a fine job!
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Last post by Butterbean
Fri Nov 04, 2016 01:36
Humidity in my curing chamber

Last post by bolepa « Mon Sep 26, 2016 19:42
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by bolepa » Sun Sep 25, 2016 17:41

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Hi everyone and this is my first post on this forum but I am sure not a last one. I am reading posts on this forum for last two - two and a half month to learn from your experience and get ready to start making my first dry-cured sausage.
I bought three major (from my point of view) books and...

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Lou, Thank you very much for your advice. Yes, this is definitely make sense and I am going to my local Walmart to get a dehumidifier. My curing chamber's capacity is 17.7 and currently it is running in test mode until I make sure that temp and humidity are under control.
Thank you a lot for the...

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 19:42
Need help to design curing chamber

Last post by Kunde « Mon Sep 19, 2016 02:47
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by Kunde » Thu Aug 18, 2016 15:09

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I have started to programming my controllers now.
Curing chamber is something WxDxH 1000x600x2000 mm3. It will be made 50 mm PU sandwich panels.
ARDUINO controls all parameters like pH, temperature, humidity, weight lose(scaling) and airflow.
All parameter read from text file so it will easy to...

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I can use bigger 2.4x2.4x2.4 m3 room later ;-)
I change peltier to normal ridge compressor and those humidifier and dehumidifier is just to keep humidity constant by Arduino.

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Last post by Kunde
Mon Sep 19, 2016 02:47
Curing Chamber

Last post by Kunde « Wed Aug 17, 2016 01:59
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by LOUSANTELLO » Wed May 04, 2016 14:10

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With the help from all of you, I have created some great stuff. I am running into a bind and thought you could enlighten me. I have coppa and bresaola hanging in the chamber at 55 degrees. They are taking longer than I expected, which is no problem. I have always used my chamber for fermentation...

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pro version almost 4000 USD

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Last post by Kunde
Wed Aug 17, 2016 01:59
Curing Chamber help

Last post by Shuswap « Sat Jul 09, 2016 14:38
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by LOUSANTELLO » Fri Jul 01, 2016 04:21

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The chamber has been working flawlessly all this time. This past week, I was in the basement and heard a click. When I went to the chamber, the climate controller was still energized for cooling. When I opened the door, the lights were still on in the refrigerator and the compressor was not...

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I ordered the new refrigerator and I convinced my wife the old one isn't worth fixing. My plan was to throw it away. Then I woke up this morning and said wait, I don't need a compressor and coils for fermentation . Now it's just a matter of finding a location to put it and use it for my...

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Last post by Shuswap
Sat Jul 09, 2016 14:38
Curing chamber

Last post by Kunde « Sun Jun 19, 2016 02:41
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by Kunde » Sat Jun 18, 2016 15:21

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I will buy other things from this company and see also this machine.
I think this is cheaper way than start modify ridge to curing chamber?

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my point of view was that you get bigger stainless ridge with heat and humidity control
So you need just check how to to cooling little it. Maybe just need add small peltier plate and check how to change temperature control.
Price is so cheap that maybe I buy and check how to hack it ;-)
I will...

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Last post by Kunde
Sun Jun 19, 2016 02:41
Curing Chamber

Last post by harleykids « Fri Jun 03, 2016 16:26
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by LOUSANTELLO » Sat May 14, 2016 12:54
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After starting this hobby 6 months ago and drilling a hole into a condenser line on a perfectly good refrigerator, and having to buy a new one, drilling another hole in the side, and telling my wife that the swimming pool refreshment refrigerator will still be used for refreshments during the...

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I use the WH8040, can be found on eBay or Amazon for about $20.
Works great, never had any issues!
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Fri Jun 03, 2016 16:26
Glass front fridge

Last post by harleykids « Thu May 05, 2016 06:03
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by BlueMonkey » Wed May 04, 2016 09:41

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Sorry, question from a newb....

I have been looking for another fridge to convert to a curing chamber, however I want this one a bit larger than my current set-up.

I have found a good double door ex-drinks/ commercial fridge for a reasonable price, but am hesitant because of the glass.

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You can always paint the glass door black on the outside of the glass with spray paint. Will come off easily with a razor blade scraper. Prest! No light thru the glass!

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Last post by harleykids
Thu May 05, 2016 06:03
Curing Cabinet

Last post by harleykids « Thu Mar 17, 2016 04:14
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by Bob K » Sat Mar 12, 2016 17:39
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Stagionello® Curing Cabinet... State of the art controls with software.

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Lou,

I think you misunderstood the post. I'm not saying the wine fridge could be used for a curing chamber, I was just giving an example of the look and feel and price point of a theoretic home curing chamber if someone wanted to start producing them.

Not using a wine fridge. It would be a...
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Last post by harleykids
Thu Mar 17, 2016 04:14
Dehumidifier

Last post by LOUSANTELLO « Tue Jan 19, 2016 17:44
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by LOUSANTELLO » Mon Jan 18, 2016 15:26

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Has anybody used one of these wired into an outboard dehumification controller? Let me know.

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Yep. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond. They had the Eva Dry 1100's in stock. I bought one. I was at 84% before dehumidifying. I plugged this in and changed my settings on the Aubern. I am holding 78 right now. Seems to be working. Thanks

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Last post by LOUSANTELLO
Tue Jan 19, 2016 17:44
Fermentation Chamber

Last post by harleykids « Mon Jan 11, 2016 23:52
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by Rick » Fri Jan 17, 2014 18:58
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I was at a restaurant supply store yesterday looking for an Oliver bread slicer. This store buys, refurbishes and resells equipment from restaurants that go out of business . I bought a 20 qt. Hobart mixer from them several years ago and it has been meeting my needs and working like a champ....

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Good...that means the larger amount of wine should help drop the PH even more.

Should mean safe chorizo at lower than 5.3 PH, even with my 19C 48 hour fermentation with B-LC-007 (a bit on the low temp side for fermentation, I know)
Thanks RedZed!
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Last post by harleykids
Mon Jan 11, 2016 23:52
Curing chamber question

Last post by Rich « Sun Jan 10, 2016 15:57
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by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 01:35

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Can a curing chamber be made of wood or does it have to be stainless or enameled steel ? I made a roll around set up for my smoker, one side I could conceivably make into a curing chamber if wood is acceptable. I have the room to insulate if necessary, could I line with plastic ?

Thanks in...

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Last post by Rich
Sun Jan 10, 2016 15:57
Curing Chamber questions

Last post by Butterbean « Sat Jan 02, 2016 19:57
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by LOUSANTELLO » Fri Jan 01, 2016 18:19

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Ok, I'm ready to move forward and I have some questions. #1 Has anybody used Umai bags for soppressata within a curing chamber or should I just use regular casings? #2 Best temperature and humidity for fermentation process? #3 Best temperature and humidity for curing process? #4 Best solution for...

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While you are reading the book it might want to be more observant of your ambient temperature and humidity around your home. Chicago is known for its high humidity and I checked yesterday and you were only 5% lower than Rome Italy. You might be surprised at what you can do without a curing chamber....

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Last post by Butterbean
Sat Jan 02, 2016 19:57
Curing Room Equipment

Last post by redzed « Wed Nov 25, 2015 22:50
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by georgelogue » Tue Nov 24, 2015 17:46

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We recently remodeled a 1700's barn and there is a pit underneath the first floor. It has stone walls and a poured concrete floor. It's about 8ft x 12ft. i've had some sausages hanging in there to check what the environment is like. I'm guessing it isn't conducive to meat curing because i'm having...

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Hi George, nice to have you aboard! Looks like both your humidity and temp are a bit off. During the early stages of curing you need to have the humidity at around 80% and it's not a good idea to have it lower than 70%. You can solve that by doing what Butterbean suggested or using a humidifier....

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My upgraded dual controller curing chamber

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by IFB » Mon Oct 19, 2015 01:09
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A few months ago I was forced to make an upgrade to my curing chamber to fight high humidity problem. Basically ended up adding a second controller and a peltier dehumidifier.

I am now able to control humidity within a very tight range. Say, 75% to 78%. When RH drops below 75%, the humidifier...

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Looks Great Victor!
You can easily even out the moisture at this point by Vac sealing an refridgerating...takes several weeks to a month.

And I agree with Chris, I would look more towards fat smearing or fermenting in humidity lower than 90%. The high humidity while fermenting is critical.
Do you...
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Curing fridge question

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by robduca » Mon Oct 19, 2015 06:04

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Hey guys,
So I am going to make a curing fridge for fermented sausages, etc and was wondering if it needed to be a frost free fridge? I have scored this fidge for free and was hoping to use this, but not sure if it is suitable or not.

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I would have preferred a frost free fridge since cold dry air is forced into the chamber when the compressor kicks in. This also introduces new air into the chamber and helps to move it around. With a fridge like yours there will be a lot more humidity in the chamber and you will need to install a...

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Curing Chamber

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by NorthFork » Thu Jan 29, 2015 13:45

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Not sure if anyone is interested in this but thought I should pass it along. If you are on the West Coast within a reasonable distance of Tumwater, WA this might be a real steal-it is a lab. incubator at a surplus auction in Tumwater. Here is a link to the actual item-- . I would pick this up...

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I hope someone picks up on this unit-looks like a good start to a nice curing chamber.

I am kind of fond of Tumwater-- met my wife there dang near 50 years ago while working for Weyerhauser, nice place to be from if you don't like the rain!! Shoot!! We even drank Oly in those days----

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Dry/Wet bulb humidity meters ?

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by resistbody » Mon Jun 23, 2014 22:07

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Hi all,
Is there some not so expensive (up to $200) humidity/temp controllers.
I think it is most accurate way to regulate the humidity.
I'm looking for good controlers, because im going to buld a walk-in drying room (hope next year).
I'm satisfied by my current DHC-100+ but looking for upgrade :)

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HTH:

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Wed Jun 25, 2014 06:23
Curing Chamber

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by tazplas » Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:05
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My first post here but i reckon a few people may be interested.

Here are the pictures of the fridge I have converted. It's an old style wine fridge that has a cooling plate in the back.

The controls on it were shot but every thing else worked so here's what I did:

1. Ebay - brought a
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Snagster! They're gorgeous! :wink:
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Fri Apr 18, 2014 03:54
Inaccurate Humidity Meters

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by Gulyás » Thu Apr 17, 2014 05:44

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Just fuming.

I'm greatly disappointed in my humidity meters, I have 4 digital ones, and they show 35-40 % differences in the same place, same time.
Maybe I should have just one, and fantasize that it's O.K.
Just how many of you are thinking that yours is accurate?
I even made some calibration on...

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I have the same problem with scales 0-0.01 gram. I bought 2 initially, they showed different weights every time, In bought another good brand one, all 3 were showing different weights.
I had a Chemist friend of mine check the weights and his scales were different again.
Go figure.
Good Luck,
Jan.

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Thu Apr 17, 2014 06:11
My meat curing chamber build

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by dpeart » Thu Jul 25, 2013 20:46
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A few months ago I started on my journey to make a raspberry pi controller for my future meat curing chamber (a side by side fridge).

I've had it running for weeks now and it seems to be working fine in my test mode. Test mode is to sample humidity/temp, handle power failures, sensor failure, send...

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Thanks Ross, what sort of band would be acceptable for the temp and humidity? Would something like 10-15C be alright for temp? What about RH?

Cheers
Luke
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Humidity Chamber

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by Rick » Sun Dec 22, 2013 19:07

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I was wonder if you folks could give me a description of your humidity chamber? I'd be interested in the size, as well as the construction.

What are you using to provide humidity, as well as heat?

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Redzed, thanks for the reply. I did a search on chambers and have found a number of posts that seem to throw some light on the questions I have regarding size and construction.

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new curing chamber build humidity to high need help!!!

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by king kabanos » Mon Dec 16, 2013 22:25

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i just made a curing/fermentation chamber i have a 7 cubic ft chest freezer that i converted into a chamber. the equipment i have is a johnson controller to control temp. a green air thc 1 humidity controller. crane 1 gallon ultrasonic humidifer. 2 calibrated acurite hygrometers. i just made some...

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I'm sure Redzed will have excellent advice.

Here are a few thoughts:

85 RH ain't so bad.

Putting the fan on the bulb is cooling the bulb, so you will probably get a better heating/dehumidifying effect from the bulb by facing the fan away from it.

Take the humidifier out of there for now....

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Wed Dec 18, 2013 19:44
need help with building my curing/fermentation chamber

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by king kabanos » Sun Dec 01, 2013 04:00

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i have a kegerator that is not in use anymore and want to turn it into a drying/fermentation chamber. its a 7 cu ft freezer with a johnson temp conroller. i want to save money and was looking at some humidifers at bed bath and beyond and have a question are the expensive humidifers are any good...

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Yeah Chris, that's what I did, I took them out after fermenting about 3 days, then washed them in a salt solution, sprayed them with the mold 600 & put them in the curring room. I just thought a little air movement might help. I don't think it would effect my temp. or humidity because the room is...

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Tue Dec 10, 2013 15:13
Fridge Temperature Control

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by Shuswap » Mon Nov 11, 2013 18:37

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I have a Kenmore fridge, manufactured by Woods (now defunct). Because I've started making sausage I have been paying attention to the actual fridge temperature. More often than not it is at 40 - 42F. I have installed a Johnson temperature controller but it is not working because I can't get the...

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Hey Shuswap,

Another idea, in case you can't get that fridge to run any colder, is to get an upright freezer and use your Johnson controller with that. You would need a frost-free type so you can move/remove shelves. I have found a couple of ones in great shape on Craigslist - one for $50, one for...

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Tue Nov 12, 2013 07:38
Need a stand alone fermentation chamber. A DIY solution

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by markjass » Tue Sep 10, 2013 03:22

My fermentation chamber come drying chamber is working well. However if I want to ferment more sausages while I am drying sausages I am a bit stumped. When I was experimenting with my design I found that I could get the humidity well above 90% and the temperature up to about 25 degrees C using a...

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Tue Sep 10, 2013 03:22
My Concept of a curing chamber - Where I am at now.

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by markjass » Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:25
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Where I am at. Nothing is set in concrete yet. Background: the most advanced electrical thing I have done in my life is replace an electric light bulb. Unfortunately I do not have any mates who could help me assemble electrical components. I am stuck with either paying for someone to do this or...

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I'm jealous! Wow. :mrgreen: That is a nice set up. You'll have fermented sausage coming out of your ears in no time at all.

Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
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Sun Jul 07, 2013 02:29
troubleshooting a curing fridge.

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by workingpoor » Fri May 24, 2013 17:37

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I was wondering if anyone knows anything about refrigerator repair. My curing fridge will not cool down. It is not the external temp control. I am getting power but the compressor will not kick on. Any thoughts?

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thank god for the internet. It turned out to be the defrost timer.

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