DerbyDad03 wrote:
wrote:
I have an upright Gibson freezer and would like to convert it to a
refrigerator. I am going to start making cheese and need a "Cheese Cave".
I need to maintain a temp in low 50's to 55 and humidity of 80%. I guess i
need some kind of controller for the temp? I think I can control the
humidity with open containers of water. The freezer will be in the basement
so it would be nice if I can have a way to read temp and humidity without
going into basement. any advise appreciated.

This guy did it to a GE chest freezer. I assume it would be very similar
with a Gibson.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NdmkGIGPXU8

As far as remote monitoring, there are lots of indoor-outdoor thermometers
available that will also give the humidity.

Here's just one example.

http://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00611A.../dp/B001B35APA

I just thought of something that might be an issue.

The remote sensor for the thermometer I linked to may not be able to
transmit through the case of the freezer. You may need to find something
with a probe. Taylor makes cooking thermometers with a probe, cable and
remote receiver. (I have one for grilling) However, they don't measure
humidity. You'll need a probe or probes that do both.