Fermenter Temperature Control Kit (water or glycol)

Automated jacketed fermentation control for precise, stable temperature management.

This Fermenter Temperature Control Kit provides a complete, integrated solution for managing fermentation temperature in jacketed conical fermenters. Designed for use with water or glycol as the cooling medium, the system regulates flow through the fermenter jacket to maintain stable fermentation conditions across the entire batch.

At the core of the system is a digital temperature controller, which monitors fermenter temperature via an internal thermowell probe and switches the coolant flow, either through a 120V solenoid valve or by switching the tank’s own glycol pump. The result is responsive, automated temperature regulation without manual intervention.

Key Advantages

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  Automated Cooling Control – Coolant flow switched on and off based on real-time fermenter temperature.


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  Digital Temperature Controller – User-defined temperature setpoints with precise on/off control logic.


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  Direct Thermowell Measurement – 1.5" tri-clamp thermowell mounts inside the fermenter for accurate internal readings.


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  Positive Isolation – Full-port ball valve at the jacket outlet so you can disconnect without spilling coolant. Keep it fully open while the pump runs: never restrict the jacket outlet.


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  Modular Tri-Clamp Integration – Designed to interface directly with jacket ports on Unitank-style fermenters.


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  Two Cooling Configurations – Select Water-based or Glycol-based operation depending on your cooling source.

System Design & Operation

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  Cooling Medium Control: the controller switches the 120V solenoid valve (water kit, or glycol kit with solenoid) or the tank's own glycol pump.


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  Temperature Feedback: The controller monitors internal fermenter temperature via thermowell.


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  Outlet Isolation: Manual ball valve at the jacket outlet for disconnecting without spills. Leave it fully open during operation.


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  Power Requirement: 120V supply for the controller (and the solenoid valve, if fitted).

Water Configuration – What’s Included

• 1 × 120V solenoid valve with tri-clamp adapters


• 1 × full-port ball valve with tri-clamp adapters


• 1 × temperature controller


• 1 × 1.5" tri-clamp thermowell


• Quick-disconnect water connection kit 
  
  


• 2 × quick-disconnect adapters


• 4 × tri-clamps with gaskets
  
  

Glycol Configuration – What’s Included

• 1 × temperature controller


• 1 × 1.5" tri-clamp thermowell


• 2 × full-port ball valves with tri-clamp adapters


• 1 × 3/8" glycol line set with tri-clamp adapters


• 2 × tri-clamp adapters for glycol chiller integration


• 6 × tri-clamps with gaskets

With a solenoid valve: one of the two ball valves is swapped for a 120V solenoid valve with tri-clamp adapters. You need it if one pump feeds several tanks, or if the chiller sits below the tank. With one pump per tank and the chiller above it, the controller switches that tank’s pump and two ball valves are all you need.

Typical Applications

• Primary fermentation temperature control


• Cold crashing (performance dependent on cooling medium)


• Controlled ale and lager fermentation


• Jacketed conical and Unitank systems

Compatibility

• Bräu Supply Unitank conical fermenters


• Jacketed fermenters with compatible tri-clamp jacket ports

Important Notes

• Select the configuration that matches your cooling source: Water or Glycol.


• Water configuration performance depends on the incoming water temperature and flow rate.


• Glycol configuration requires a compatible glycol chiller.


• Proper hose routing and secure tri-clamp installation are required for leak-free operation.