Hi,
This one delivered a 'good' STC-1000:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IJ0F2OW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
You can notice the difference without opening the case, as I only found out after opening ;^)
There different spacings between connectors which depends on PCB, so that's the main check.
'Good' one:
Connectors: NO space between two connectors on left (with adhesive label up)
On sticker: triange with exclamation sign before word Note is BLACK ON WHITE
'Bad' one:
Connectors: quite some space (same as for connectors on the right) between two connectors on left (with adhesive label up)
On sticker: triange with exclamation sign before word Note is WHITE ON BLACK
Other Differences
'Good' one
Main PCB:
A400_P
Version:1.0
64.7*66.5mm
Thickness:1.2mm
Display PCB:
A400_D&M, Version:1.1
67.5*25.2mm,Thickness:1.2mm
RELAYS: JQC-3FF
on SIDE of trafo:
Cx
E30-10-135
BCY-432-3025
1-5: 230V 50/60Hz
7-9: 10V 1.35VA
WUXI XINCHANG ELEC.
has NO CE sticker below other sticker on cab for connections
'Bad' one
Main PCB:
S1000-Power_V1.1
2013.11.18
65*66.8*1.2
Display PCB:
S1000-Display_V1.0_121313
67mm*25mm*1mm
RELAYS: HF3FF
on TOP of trafo:
Unicreed
UC30D-2-10015
PRI 230V/15mA 50/60Hz 1-5
SEC 10V 1.5A 7-9
has CE sticker below other sticker on cab for connections
ETH
Drio
I've had good luck from Lerway on Amazon. Not saying it's a guarantee, but I've gotten 50 controllers from them and all have been 1.0.
Keep in mind that this is "fulfilled by Amazon", so that opens up a whole range of potential sources, as I understand it. Good luck!
I wouldn't go by the pics on Amazon. I have 3 Elitech units, all are v1.0. Two were sold by Lerway and one was sold by Orino. Searching for "stc-1000" on Amazon brings up units with Elitech, AGPtek or IMAGE in the title. For the two Elitech units, one shows by Elitech - sold by Lerway - fulfilled by Amazon and the other shows by Lerway - sold by IMEEA - fulfilled by Amazon. The AGPtek unit shows by AGPtek - sold by IMEEA - fulfilled by Amazon. And the IMAGE unit shows by IMAGE - sold by BrainyTrade - fulfilled by Amazon.
So basically it's still a crap shoot...
I just received a v1.0 "sold by Lerway - fulfilled by Amazon" a few days ago. (fwiw)...
Roger
Also there is one on amazon that is a Fahrenheit stc but not labeled stc. This may mean the board had to have been flashed meaning it's v1.0. It's $10.57+2.49 shipping
AC 120~120v digital temperature controller thermostat F
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Also there is one on amazon that is a Fahrenheit stc but not labeled stc. This may mean the board had to have been flashed meaning it's v1.0. It's $10.57+2.49 shipping
AC 120~120v digital temperature controller thermostat F
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That isn't actually an stc-1000. It is heating or cooling. I have one of these measuring my coolant temp. They are nice, but totally not what we are looking for.
I bought this 4 event timer with built in white board from amazon for $14. Just about perfect, unless you have more than 4 boil additions.
I'm very happy with it, except it runs the battery dead too quickly as you can't turn it off. I put a plastic tab under 1 terminal when not using it, and pull it out when I need it.
Lerway is a supplier AND a seller it seems. Multiple sellers selling their brand, and I did not pull up every item, but almost. Now it makes sense to me.
Still not liking the 'crap shoot' idea at all..... I'm the epitome of getting a 50/50 chance and 80/20 results not in my favor.
My 80/20 rule reins. Got the STC from Leeway on Amazon and its not the right one and different from 4 of my other 5. The board number is 20140528 FR-4. White on black note, left terminals close together. I did see what look like marked holes, at least 4. I'll post more details later.
I wonder if with the knowledge of how to tell the correct controller by external identifiers would help reduce that down to 90/10 if the sellers were asked to check prior.
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