Fermentation Fridge/Freezer

[Gareth G]

I am in need of a fermentation fridge or freezer, to enable better control of fermentation temperatures.  I am wanting to get an STC-1000 (or similar) digital controller, with my existing heat tile for heating and a fridge or freezer for cooling.

I want something to put two 30L buckets in, to allow for a couple of brews at once.  Plus when I'm not fermenting I'd like to use it as a beer fridge to keep bottles cool.  So I'm looking at either a fridge or a vertical freezer.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to which is better?  I've read the freezers can be better as the compressor is more powerful so can crash cool.  Thoughts?

[paul m]

60 standard light bulb should do the job

[Matthew Vincent]

There's a http://www.brewshop.co.nz/copper-tun-heat-pad.html leaning up against the back LHS corner. I brought it years ago for around $30 from memory. Keep a watch out on brewshop or any other homebrew supplies websites or shops - I'm sure they have them on sale on the odd occassion.

Keep a watch on trademe too (ie. http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/lifestyle/other/auction-613059...