I have an old upright freezer that I use to "cellar" beer. It has a Johnson Controls temperature controller on it to keep the temp around 50 deg F. The freezer is located in my insulated garage, so it never get as hot nor as cold as the outside air.
The problem I'm having is a large buildup of condensation inside the freezer. Over time it will be standing in the bottom of the freezer. This is a pain in the ass 1) because it rusts the caps and causes the labels to peel off and 2) I have to remove 100+ beers, dry up the water, and then re-stock every few months.
Is this due to an issue with the freezer (faulty seal, etc.) or is it just the nature of using a freezer at higher than normal temperatures? Would I be better off using a refrigerator for this purpose?
The problem I'm having is a large buildup of condensation inside the freezer. Over time it will be standing in the bottom of the freezer. This is a pain in the ass 1) because it rusts the caps and causes the labels to peel off and 2) I have to remove 100+ beers, dry up the water, and then re-stock every few months.
Is this due to an issue with the freezer (faulty seal, etc.) or is it just the nature of using a freezer at higher than normal temperatures? Would I be better off using a refrigerator for this purpose?