Wierd - about temperatures

[Pikey]

I got 4 ferments going - all "Bacardi(ish)" in my ferment cabinet. 4 x 25 litre fermenters put down last night. Supposed temperature controller I can't get to switch on and off although it's measuring temps ok and upper limit and lower limit are set.

So I clsed the lid and left it overnight.

This morning temperature in cabinet is 35 dC ! external temp is 21 dC.So I propped the lid open, but temp is holding at 35 dC

Measured teh wash temerature - 40 dC ! (That's 104 dF ! )

Well they're all fizzin' away like a fresh poured Coke !

I'm wonderin' whether I should be thinking about putting a fan on them !

The wierd thing is I took photos of the Temperature displays, but when I view the photos - the temps have changed dramatically - One reads '0' another '5'

I know when you used to photo a tv screen, you got a fuzzy line, but I never had this problem with a temperature display before !

ANy ideas ?

[StillerBoy]

Have a picture of this supposed temperature controller that is giving you the headaches.. I supposed this is not the first time in use or if not, then a new one will be required..

Mars

[Pikey]

I supposed this is not the first time in use or if not, then a new one will be required..

Mars[/quote]

No it's not new by any means Mars

That temp is completely wrong - The display is in Centigrade and should be readng c 40 dC

That is what was onthe display as I took the photo ! c 105 dF !

[StillerBoy]

Those temps are quite high, but I am guessing that your are using baker's yeast.. if so it will ferment out.. as to what the overall flavor will be like, it should be ok, maybe not the best but ok..

Had a one ferment go 95*F on me some years back, the heat belt somehow just when higher watt output than what it was rated for.. got to watch those chinese belt when first used..

Mars

[HDNB]

i start whiskey beer at 105 and by the time it cools to 85, it's done. just don't add more heat.