[SEL] IHC question - OT - not engine

[bill at antique-engines.com]

I bet Ron stores maytags in his............ Dave would never think of
looking in the freezer.


> Hi Dwight,
>
> On two occasions I have made use of such a device for other than its
> intended purpose.  The first was to raise tropical fish.  The freezer  sat
> in a
> basement with water, fish and aquarium heaters installed.  A small  pump
> lifted
> water to a bucked hanging over the freezer that had fine gravel and
> charcoal
> and, small holes punched in the bottom.  That kept the water in  good
> shape.  The
> fish thrived and multiplied.
>
> The next time I had use for such a device was during my home brewing
> years.
> At that time I was living in the Sand Hills of North  Carolina.  I buried
> a
> freezer in the sand to the point the door was at  ground level.  Then, I
> took a
> pointed rod and punched some holes in the  bottom of the freezer.  These
> holes were to allow any exploded bottles to  drain out of the freezer.
> This setup
> worked nicely, allowing the beer to  age slowly and containing any
> miscalculations when an occasional bottle  exploded.  The temperature in
> the container
> stayed at about 60-65°F which  was not bad for sipping on a hot evening
> although usually I would bring the  bottles into the house, chill and
> decant into a
> pitcher.
>
> It will be work to bring that chest freezer home, but, if you do, I'll bet
> you find a use for it.
>
> Regards,
> Ron Carroll
> Clearmont, Missouri USA
>
>
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