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09-08-2011, 11:10 PM
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Just scored a nice fermentation chamber
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14 year old upright 17 cubic foot freezer for $36.. In 'like new' condition...
So now I need a controller for it.. Want a built in digital 'Love' style... Want the cheapest possible that will do the job... Just want to control the cooling side for now.. I can add more controllers later for heating blankets (unless it's the same price or a 'little' more to get one with that control capability now)...
On the Love site, there are a bunch of models... Don't know which one to get..
So I need some suggestions... The temp range will be so that I can use it for everything from chilling/conditioning kegs, to fermenting lagers, to fermenting ales... heck, even as a freezer if needed would be nice...
Just need it to control the existing freezer compressor for now...
Thanks!
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09-08-2011, 11:22 PM
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also, can I use the existing freezer temperature probe, or do I have to buy a new one? If I have to buy a new one, what do I look for?
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09-08-2011, 11:34 PM
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Is 'this' the one I need? Or is there another option that is better suited or cheaper?
Click on link or picture to go to product page....
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09-09-2011, 12:06 AM
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I think the TS is what most people order for cooling. The TSS2 does both cooling and heating for only a few dollars more. You will need a new probe. The TS comes with a probe. If you go with the TSS2 you will need to order a probe ($6 I think)
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09-09-2011, 12:13 AM
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i used the ebay one, i have one of my keezer and one on my fermentation freezer. They are cheap, work well, and are 2 stage so 1 unit for both heating and cooling. If you go that route just make sure you are getting a 110v one and not a 220v as both are available.
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09-09-2011, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bucfanmike
i used the ebay one, i have one of my keezer and one on my fermentation freezer. They are cheap, work well, and are 2 stage so 1 unit for both heating and cooling. If you go that route just make sure you are getting a 110v one and not a 220v as both are available.
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Do you have a link to the one you are talking about?
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09-09-2011, 12:39 AM
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don't discount modifying the on-board controller to change the temp. there is a complete thread on it. might be worth a shot if you want to try saving the money.
not sure how to link to the thread but i am sure you can find it easy enough.
Good score by the way!
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09-09-2011, 12:41 AM
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don't discount modifying the on-board controller to change the temp. there is a complete thread on it. might be worth a shot if you want to try saving the money.
not sure how to link to the thread but i am sure you can find it easy enough.
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That would be a great short term answer.. Now I just need to know the name of the thread.... 
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(possibly said by) Ben Franklin (maybe)
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Damn, where's my arm?.
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"You can pick your nose, and you can pick your friends... but you can't pick your friends nose!"
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09-09-2011, 12:48 AM
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"Guide to set internal chest freezer thermostat to >32F; Eliminate external control"
check this out.
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