STC 1000 temperature controller?

[Kelpie]

I've seen some people using a STC 1000 temperature controller from China for their ebrewing system. Is there a limit to what heating elements I can use it with? It says 110V. I was planning on using a 4500W 240V heating element.
Are the parts compatible?

I know its a cheap-o temp. controller, but that's exactly why I'm interested in it. My brewing budget is virtually nonexistant.

Anybody who responds with experience or knowledge will be greatly appreciated.

Controller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microcomput...130?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27df346b9a
Element: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JLVC6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[MaxStout]

No. The 110V unit is rated for 10A max. load on each side (heating & cooling). That's 1100W.

 

[Rivenin]

you would use it to control some relays unless you want to ise 1000w elements

 

[atoughram]

You can get SSR's with a 110Vac coil/primary side that would work with the STC. I've got one driving an SSR on my refrigerator.

Something like this where the control/input is 120/240vac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPTO-22-120...521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f31b36eb9

 

[Brumateur]

Yes you can use this controller with 4500watt element. But you need an extra SSR and any spare wall plug adapter on 5v-32v.

 

[Kelpie]

You can get SSR's with a 110Vac coil/primary side that would work with the STC. I've got one driving an SSR on my refrigerator.

Something like this where the control/input is 120/240vac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPTO-22-120...521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f31b36eb9

Thank you, that looks like a good road for me to take. Is there a wiring diagram for a similar setup involving a low voltage controller and an additional ssr?

What would be an appropriate controller(that doesnt require an additional ssr) that is at the lower end of the price spectrum?