Ferminator Basic
Ferminator is a flexible and full adjustable, temperature-controlled fermentation chamber. It ensures fermentation at a precise and stable temperature. At room temp. (20°) the Ferminator can lower the temp. to 0° and raise it to 50°*.
Description
Ferminator Basic
The Ferminator gives the yeast the best conditions
Built for temperature-controlled fermentation
The Ferminator keeps the temperature constant during the fermentation process and can of course be adjusted at any time. A constant fermentation temperature ensures unwanted flavor notes can be avoided and that the yeast will go into a hibernation state.
Modular design
Can cool/heat from 0 to 50 degrees (ºC) at room temp.*
Stable temperature
WiFi module can be easily unlocked
Temperature control is one of the most important elements in beer brewing
Achieve a cleaner and better taste in your beer
A uniform fermentation temperature ensures that unwanted flavor notes are avoided and that the yeast goes dormant.
The correct temperature
It is e.g., possible to ferment pilsners and lagers at the right and stable temperature or ale with lots of desired esters at a high fermentation temperature.
Compensates for heat generation during fermentation
Even if the room temperature is 20 degrees, the temperature in the fermentation tank rises to several degrees if you do not use a Ferminator.
Ferminator also protects your brew from sunlight.
Cooling/heating unit
Consistent temperature
Consistent temperature
The built-in fan is designed to circulate the air around the yeast tank instead of directly onto it. This ensures a uniform temperature throughout the unit, and unwanted very direct temperature adjustments in a limited area are avoided. This creates the best conditions for the yeast, and the most optimal conditions for the beer.
Sound level
The speed of the fan can be adjusted in 4 levels in the Fan Speed menu:
Fan Speed 1: 40 dB
Fan Speed 2: 45 dB
Fan Speed 3: 47 dB
Fan Speed 4: 50 dB
40 dB corresponds with a quiet library or birds singing outside in the garden.
50 dB corresponds with a quiet office or muffled speech.
Ferminator vs. Refrigerator
Some may have considered using a refrigerator as a fermentation cabinet. The refrigerator is not built to be used as a fermentation cabinet, which is a danger. A standard refrigerator allows a temperature difference of 3 degrees before it starts regulating the temperature; contrary to a Ferminator, which stays more accurate within 0.5 degrees.
⋅ More precise and stable temperature control
⋅ Ferminator contains no freon or harmful chemicals
⋅ No compressor
⋅ No maintenance
No smell from the fermentation
Minimal to almost no smell from the fermentation. The unique design and construction of the Ferminator ensures an almost airtight environment, where most of the smell from the fermentation is encapsulated.
Temperature adjustment
The Ferminator is designed to cool and heat at a carefully adjusted level with a focus on creating the best conditions for the yeast and the beer. To avoid stressing the yeast or even killing it, the Ferminator is designed to create a controlled and adapted temperature adjustment. The stable temperature and adjustment also ensure that the yeast does not go dormant.
Ferminator temperature adjustment intervals:
From 20°C → 5°C, 24-48 hours*.
From 20°C → 0°C, 48-72 hours*.
From 20°C → 40°C, 8-12 hours*.
From 50°C → 20°C, > 24 hours*.
Ferminator vs. Glycol
The Ferminator's power consumption is minimal, and significantly less than a Glycol cooler, which uses up to 950 Watts. The Ferminator's consumption at maximum is 80 Watt, and in standby only 1 Watt.
The Ferminator is much cheaper to buy than a Glycol cooler. Furthermore, you have no risk of glycol or leakage in your beer. The Ferminator can also both cool and heat and requires no maintenance.
Get all options
Get the ability to control your Ferminator anywhere, anytime. If you have bought a new Ferminator Basic, it is easy to unlock the Wi-Fi module afterwards.
No limits
With the Ferminator, you can ferment lagers and lagers at the right low temperature or the wildest Kveik at 40°C, as well as everything in between - only the imagination sets the limits.
Expansion module
Additional expansion modules can be purchased for the Ferminator so that it can be adapted to most needs.
The expansion module has a height of 22 cm.
In addition to the expansion modules, the Ferminator can be expanded with an additional cooling/heating unit on the back.
Expansion module and Ferminator can be separated so that it takes up minimal space when storing.
Incredibly flexible
The very design of the Ferminator makes it incredibly flexible and it can be easily expanded with several expansion modules, so it can be adapted to most fermentation tanks and needs. Below you can see how the Ferminator can be adapted and possibly how many expansion modules are needed to fit your requirements.
Ferminator Basic
Ferminator Basic:
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 651H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 531 H
Size fits:
- 32 L. Fermenter
- 30 L. FermZilla Flat Bottom
- 29 L. Kegmenter
With 1 expansion module
Ferminator with 1 expansion module
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 871H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 751 H
Size fits:
- 30 L. Conicus Basic
- 30 L. FermZilla All rounder
- 3 x 19 L. Cornelius Kegs.
- 58 L. Kegmenter
With 2 expansion modules
Ferminator with 2 expansion modules
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 1091H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 971 H
Size fits:
- 27 L. FermZilla
- 35 L. FermZilla
- 60 L. FermZilla All rounder
- 4 x 19 L. Cornelius Kegs.
With 3 expansion modules
Ferminator with 3 expansion modules
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 1311H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 1191 H
Size fits:
- 55 L. Conicus Basic
- 55 L. FermZilla
Display
The display in the Ferminator has a new design that is easy to read, and the device is easy to operate with a few simple buttons. The set and current temperature is always shown in the display, so it is easy to follow the development. If a Graviator or Tilt is connected, SG appears in the display.
Clear display – see all the most important brewing information on the start page
• Fan Speed
• Easy and intuitive design
Optional accessories
Unlock the WiFi Module
Get the ability to control your Ferminator anywhere, anytime. If you have bought a new Ferminator Basic, it is easy to unlock the Wi-Fi module afterwards.
Plug & Pour
Upgrade the Ferminator to a fullblood draft beer system with a simple plug and then pour craft beer
Cooling / Heating Unit
The Ferminator can be expanded with an additional cooling / heating unit in the back, giving two units that can cool / heat.
Expansion Module
Expansion module height 22 cm. in two parts which are easy to assemble and disassemble. Ferminator can be expanded with several expansion modules.
Brew Trolley
Make your brew system, Ferminator, FermZilla or Digital Turbo Boiler mobile. Useful on the brew day. 4 robust rubber wheels. 2 of them can be locked.
Bottom Plate
Protects the bottom of the Ferminator. The bottom plate has rounded corners and is made of stainless steel.
Did you know that…
The Ferminator can also be used for: Kettle Sours, keeping kegs cold, rising bread, drying meat, sausage making, cheese etc.
Ferminator Basic
Ferminator Basic:
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 651H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 531 H
- Plug & Pour compatible
Upgradable to Ferminator Connect
Ferminator Connect
Ferminator Connect:
External dimensions:
560 L x 560 B x 651H
Internal dimensions:
436 L x 436 B x 531 H
Ferminator Basic videoguides
For an easy and quick start, you will find videos for each step with the Ferminator.
01. Unpacking and assembling the Ferminator Basic
02. Programming the Ferminator Basic
03. Getting started and using expansion modules
04. Installing a thermowell
05. Calibrating the Ferminator Basic
Ferminator FAQs
The FAQ contains the answers to many of the most frequently asked questions about Ferminator.
Condensation can form on the inner fins of the Cooling/Heating unit. Regularly check if too much condensation has formed and remove any condensation by tipping the Cooling/Heating unit slightly to the side. Remove any condensation from the Styrofoam bottom and groove as well.
Condensation can form on the inner fins of the Cooling/Heating unit. It is important that the Cooling/Heating unit and the Styrofoam is completely dry before next use or if the Ferminator is going to be stored away. Alternatively, the Cooling/Heating unit must be tipped slightly to the side, so that if any condensation water can run off and the bottom of the Styrofoam must be wiped.
Ferminator is made in EPS. The material is fireproof. New and more durable quality.
Place the Ferminator in an area between 0°C and 35°C. If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit.
The temperature probe must be placed on the back of the fermenter, facing away from the Cooling/Heating unit. It is a good idea to isolate the probe with an isolating material to get the exact temperature measurement of the beer possible and not the air around the fermenter. Even better would be to measure the temperature inside the fermenter using a thermowell.
If you at some point need to calibrate the temperature probes, you can find more information below and watch the related video guide.
To calibrate the temperature probes of the Ferminator press the + button when the start screen is shown when you plug in the Ferminator.
cal.beer: Shows how the long temperature probe has been calibrated.
cal.box: Shows how the short temperature probe by the cooling heating unit has been calibrated.
New Cal: This is where you set your adjustment by pressing the + or – button
temp.beer: shows the temperature of the long temperature probe; the temperature probe you place on your fermenter or inside by using a thermowell.
temp.box: shows the temperature of the short temperature probe by the cooling heating unit. This temperature probe measures the temperature/air temperature inside the Ferminator.
Let us begin with the “temp.beer”.
Let us say it measures 12.5 C, but you want to adjust it to 11.2 C.
Then you set the adjustment in “New Cal” by pressing the – button, until it says -1,3. Then you press the “Start/Stop” button to add the adjustment to the “cal.beer”.
You will now see that “cal.beer” says -1,3 and slowly the “temp.beer” will be adjusted to 11.2C
Let us then look at “temp.box”.
Let us say it measures 12.8 C, but you want to adjust it to 13.2 C.
Then you set the adjustment in “New Cal” by pressing the + button, until it says 0,5. Then you press the “menu” button to add the adjustment to the “cal.box”.
You will now see that “cal.box” says 0,5 and slowly the “temp.box” will be adjusted up to 13.2C
Use the Fan Speed button to adjust the speed of the fan in 4 levels. Each level will affect the speed of the fan and the pace of the temperature adjustment. High speed is the most effective.
In the event of power outtake, the Ferminator will remember the last settings entered. When the power returns the Ferminator will automatically start up and continue with the last entered settings.
The additional temperature probe on the back of the cooling/heating unit, next to the cooling/heating ribs, is used to measure the temperature inside the Ferminator. It is also there to decide how much the Ferminator needs to heat/cool and how the control loop should be. In addition, the difference between the two temperature probes is also measured to ensure that the difference is not too high.
To avoid stressing the yeast or even killing it, the Ferminator is dimensioned to create a controlled and adapted temperature adjustment. When the Ferminator approaches the desired temperature, it makes smaller and more precise adjustments, so the desired temperature is reached as accurately as possible.
If testing the Ferminator before use, it is of key importance to do this with a fermenter filled with water and place the temperature probe on the back of it, facing away from the Cooling/Heating unit. For more information read 1.5.1 The temperature probe. This will ensure the Ferminator is operating correctly during the test. Neglecting to do this could result in the Ferminator not operating properly and giving a faulty result!
WiFi 2,4 GHz
Voltage: 100-240V ~ 1,5A
Frequency: 50 / 60Hz
Output: 24V ⎓ 4A
Standby power: 1 W
Max power: 80 W
Fuse: 10 A - 16 A
Outside Europe: Check whether the indicated current type of the appliance corresponds with the values of your power supply.
E1: Inside fan not spinning or spinning too slow.
E2: Outside fan not spinning or spinning too slow.
E3: High temperature. Temp.beer sensor above 55°C.
E4: High temperature. Temp.box sensor above 55°C.
E5: Low temperature. Temp.beer sensor below -10°C.
E6: Low temperature. Temp.box sensor below -10°C.
*Tested with Ferminator Basic at room temperature 20°C, with 25 litres of water with a temperature of 24°C. When using expansion modules an additional Cooling/Heating Unit may be required.
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