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stratmaster1029 · 12-10-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by demons210

Ok, so I got my temp controller built and it seems to be working good but I have one question. Can you drill into the side of a fridge? Just the old school fridge on bottom and freezer on top fridge. I want to mount my controller to the side of it but don't know if I will drill into lines and destroy my fridge. Any input would be helpful.

I saw a guy on youtube drill a hole through the outter skin and then use a paper clip to "feel around" to see if there were any coolant lines...just an idea.

Monkfish · 12-10-2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseflesh

I think that the coolant lines in a fridge are generally in the back... but I am not sure and I wouldn't drill. Maybe you can find a service manual for your fridge?

I thought the same...then I drilled my first fridge and got the hiss of the "hey you just bought a new paperweight" sound. Damn those lines were right under the skin sheet metak. I'll never drill a fridge (or wear a lifejacket) again.

highgravitybacon · 12-10-2012, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkfish

I thought the same...then I drilled my first fridge and got the hiss of the "hey you just bought a new paperweight" sound. Damn those lines were right under the skin sheet metak. I'll never drill a fridge (or wear a lifejacket) again.

Dude that sucks. Was it brand new?

stratmaster1029 · 12-10-2012, 04:27 AM

Running your drill in reverse is a good call here as it will take a while and not "jump" through the sheet metal and into the lines...maybe

Melchizedek · 12-10-2012, 01:27 PM

Hi,

I ordered the STC-1000 from eBay and am waiting to receive it. However, I cannot find a big enough project enclosure. Here in Quebec, there aren't any RadioShacks anymore, and TheSource only carries smaller enclosures.

I found this on eBay : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Plastic-Project-Box-Enclosure-7-87-4-72-2-95-L-W-H-/330464835344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf13d 3710&_uhb=1#ht_3095wt_1163

Would it work, and is it worth $16? (I see that you paid your RadioShack enclosure more like $6...)

stratmaster1029 · 12-10-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Melchizedek

Hi,

I ordered the STC-1000 from eBay and am waiting to receive it. However, I cannot find a big enough project enclosure. Here in Quebec, there aren't any RadioShacks anymore, and TheSource only carries smaller enclosures.

I found this on eBay : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Plastic-Project-Box-Enclosure-7-87-4-72-2-95-L-W-H-/330464835344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf13d 3710&_uhb=1#ht_3095wt_1163

Would it work, and is it worth $16? (I see that you paid your RadioShack enclosure more like $6...)

That seems a little too shallow. 100mm would be nice. You could probably make it all fit but you are going to be cursing yourself the whole time. If you are just going to have 1 receptacle and the STC-1000 that box would probably work. If you try to cram 2 receptacles and some LED's in there you're going to have a bad day. I've seen people use ammo and cigar boxes, see if you can get creative.

Misplaced_Canuck · 12-10-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Melchizedek

Would it work, and is it worth $16? (I see that you paid your RadioShack enclosure more like $6...)

Just use a 2-gang electrical box, like I did here.

MC

Horseflesh · 12-10-2012, 05:42 PM

Using a cutout in the switch cover to mount the STC-1000 is a good idea!

I used an electrical junction box of some sort and cut openings with a Dremel tool. It has the advantage of the controls and cables being on opposite sides of the enclosure, but is also a little more work to build.

Melchizedek · 12-10-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stratmaster1029

That seems a little too shallow. 100mm would be nice. You could probably make it all fit but you are going to be cursing yourself the whole time. If you are just going to have 1 receptacle and the STC-1000 that box would probably work. If you try to cram 2 receptacles and some LED's in there you're going to have a bad day. I've seen people use ammo and cigar boxes, see if you can get creative.

I can't find what you guys used on the Rona and HomeDepot sites, and I'm pretty sure it's going to cost more than $16... Since I plan on making a basic setup, I think I'll go for the Chinese box.

**JuanMoore** · 12-10-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Melchizedek

I can't find what you guys used on the Rona and HomeDepot sites, and I'm pretty sure it's going to cost more than $16... Since I plan on making a basic setup, I think I'll go for the Chinese box.

I don't know about Rona, but the home depot site is worthless. The box I used doesn't show up on the home depot website, but every home depot I've been in has it. They cost <$10.