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Cool. Thanks

Hey. How are you making it? I'd like to do the same and save myself $30au.

Yes, we'll most stock them now. Get one that is big enough to completely line the inside of your pot.

Isn't the stc1000 rated at 240v 10A? It might catch fire before 15a.

Were you stirring while heating? The guys at my LHBS had a BIAB demo day. Their bag had done a hundred batches without any false bottom and it looked perfect. Their rule was if you are heating you are stirring, while the bag is in the pot.

I'm glad you found it fun.... It is fun. I have done one and I'm itching to do another one. Might do Jamil's American pale ale next.

Cool. Post back if it works.

My build in progress. I decided to put in a breaker for the supply, and a contactor for the cooling side. I don't know if I trust the cooling relay with the starting current of our 50yo fridge. I have also put in illuminated switches for supply, cooling and heating. Just because.

You can do that. It's just a little neater and safer to have it in a box. It will still work just as well though. Cheaper too.

Yeah sorry I can't find a 110v version. I assumed there would be one on eBay.

I agree. If anyone only requires heating or cooling, not both I would recommend the following: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220V-Digital-Reptile-Temperature-Controller-CE-Reptile-Pets-Heat-Emitter-Sensor-/221008887183?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item337527fd8f It is cheap, requires no wiring and works.

Parallel. Wire it in parallel. Otherwise it's all a bit wrong. You'll end up with a voltage divider (not the full voltage over you light or heater). Eg with 110v, if you had two lights in series the will be running at 55v. You are correct though in that series will indicate response (being not...

Your best bet, I believe is to keep you eyes open for a second hand modern full size fridge without freezer. You can make the excuse to your wife that it can be used for food and drinks for dinner parties.

Have ordered one. Should I run seperate contactors for the heating and cooling? For simplicity my mind says no, but my electrical engineering background says yes. I have currently borrowed the bosses cellar controller and have a st1000 ordered.