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what do most people use as a heat source in a fridge/temp controller setting. My fridge is in the garage and I'm in MN so its going to need to work pretty well.

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JZ talks about using a firm wrap. I am going to try the same thing here on my first lager. I have also seen people use light bulbs but I wouldnt say it is the preferred method.

I use a heating pad with a dual stage Ranco controller.

hotrod38 wrote:I use a heating pad with a dual stage Ranco controller.

How do you implement that? Set the carboy on top of it, or affix it to the side?

on the side of the fridge and here is one thats on sale today http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BREWER_S ... 18C100.cfm

I just use a light bulb and a single sage controller, but we rarely get below 25F. The refrigerator has enough cooling capacity to stay ahead of the light bulb.

Mills wrote:

hotrod38 wrote:I use a heating pad with a dual stage Ranco controller.

How do you implement that? Set the carboy on top of it, or affix it to the side?

I place the pad under the carboy and afix the temp probe to the side of the carboy with a piece if bubble wrap and Duct tape.

I hear the ceramic terrarium heaters work well..the kind use use to keep reptiles warm.