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Old 05-19-2008, 11:38 PM   #1
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Default Best temp controller for my chest freezer
So I just got a 15.5 cu. ft. chest freezer off of craiglist that I want to serve beer from. Right now I have 3 kegs going with picnic taps in a fridge, so I know I'm going to have to upgrade all of that. But first I know I need a temp controller, and I was wondering what people thought is the best for the money, and where to buy it.
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Old 05-19-2008, 11:46 PM   #2
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It's hard to go wrong with a Ranco.
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I have experience with both the Ranco and Love controllers. Both work well but the Love has to be mounted in something where the Ranco is self contained.
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I just got the ranco. Easy to use and setup.
I have not used the JC one so I cannot comment on the comparison.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:49 AM   #5
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It's hard to go wrong with a Ranco.
I was thinking that was the best way to go, but wanted to make sure. So if I buy the one in the link, is anything else required to make it work, or is it just plug it in and you are ready to go?
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That link from what I can tell does NOT have the electrical connections hooked up.

There is another one on that page that has the aC plug ins.
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