Dry curing meats - DIY curing chamber

[mamypoko]

I'm going to build a simple dry curing chamber and there are a few electronic parts

I need help sourcing locally, if possible. Forgive me if I don't know the correct

name for these items. They are: devices to sense and control temperature (turn

the refrigerator on/off) and one to sense and control for humidity.

As per this forum, Bangkok supply would be ideal - brick and mortar + w/in Thailand

online suppliers being the best.

I've loads if instacure 1 and 2 and want to make use of the later.

All related advice is more than welcome.

Thanks

[NeverSure]

Is this going to be wood or metal? Outside where there's fire danger?

The best smoker I've ever had is a Little Chief which simply has a heating element in the bottom and comes with a pan to hold hardwood chips. I smoke salmon, jerky and the occasional ham. I think I could make one with an old refrigerator and a hotplate and some people do. In that case I'd want aluminum foil or something to keep drippings of the hotplate.

This thing isn't real hot inside - about 150 F/65 C. It must have adjustable vents at top and bottom to let moisture escape.

Little Chief

[mamypoko]

Is this going to be wood or metal? Outside where there's fire danger?

The best smoker I've ever had is a Little Chief which simply has a heating element in the bottom and comes with a pan to hold hardwood chips. I smoke salmon, jerky and the occasional ham. I think I could make one with an old refrigerator and a hotplate and some people do. In that case I'd want aluminum foil or something to keep drippings of the hotplate.

This thing isn't real hot inside - about 150 F/65 C. It must have adjustable vents at top and bottom to let moisture escape.

Little Chief

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Thank you N.S.

I absolutely want to build a smoker, too, but I'm looking to build

a 'dry' curing space...ie. no heat/smoke. It's used to dry cure

meats that require zero cooking/heat/smoke etc.

[NeverSure]

OK, I've never done that. Good luck with your project.

[mamypoko]

I suppose I'm looking for something like this...locally.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plug-n-play-WST-DS1-Reptile-Intelligent-Electronic-temperature-and-humidity-controller/1832583437.html

This is an all-in-one device (great), but would be happy with 2 separate sensor/controllers...w/in Bkk.

Anyone know of a shop/site with this kind of gear?

Thanks

[NeverSure]

I'm not sure what it would be, but would it be what's called a food dehydrator? I've seen a number of those in use.

[mamypoko]

Those are used to make, for example, jerky and dried fruits. Done by removing all

moisture.

Dry curing is for making salami, prociutto and the like