STC-1000 Temperature Controller in Fahrenheit

Putting out a feeler to see how many people would be interested in purchasing an STC-1000 Digital Temperature controller with the following specs:

• 110V
• 2 relays, one for heat and one for cool
• Display in Degrees Fahrenheit

I would need to order a quantity of them to meet these specs and would hate to be stuck with a bunch that nobody wants. My target sale price would be $25 shipped via USPS. If you're interested, please follow the link to the cross post and respond to the poll and I'll make sure to order the appropriate quantity.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/stc-1000-temperature-controller-fahrenheit-462425/

 

I just have a little printout of Celsius to Fahrenheit conversions taped to the top of my controller.. works fine for me!

 

That's what I do. After a while you'll know without having to look.


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I have 2 currently in service, I wish this would have came up about 6 months ago as I would be all over it.

 

Same here... I just picked one up from amazon for $17 to go along with some more stuff I had to get.

 

Has the order been placed?

 

The order has been placed. A bit of a note about the programmer though. The one I've ordered is physically the same as an STC-1000, however it is not exactly the same internally. The device actually has three relays. One for heat, cool and a third for an alarm.

What does this mean. Not much if you plan on using it as is. However, if you plan on flashing alphaomega's STC-100+ firmware, it is currently untested and I'm unsure if it will work. However, since his firmware greatly enhances the functionality of the device for the community, I will be looking into making this an option.

More to come!

 

Just wondering if I am missing something because you can buy these in Fahrenheit on ebay right now for less than $20.. I have one saved in my watch list, I almost bought it last week but dont have a use for it just yet haha...

 

If you post a link, most likely we'll be happy to point out that what you're looking at is a single stage controller...

Cheers!

 

Ahhh.. I see I just looked at it.. I just came across it while searching and figured it was a newer thing and people just are not buying them yet.. Since it said heat/cool I figured it did just that.. Now after reading the whole listing I see it only can do one or the other. My mistake.

 

Great to hear that you got the order placed, as I am looking forward to getting one. Did you end up with 15 amp relays, or the normal 10a relays?
Also, what happened to the previous thread with the poll?

 

I was looking for the thread with the poll also, but it appears to be taken down.

 

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/ebay-aquarium-temp-controller-build-163849/index405.html#post6024764

 

Any news on a newer place to find these? The links seem to be dead

 

Are you looking for where to buy the STC-1000 or are you looking for one that display's in Fahrenheit? For the latter, you can go to http://www.blackboxbrew.com . (Sorry OP if this isnt your project but this thread hasn't been updated in a while and this site has since popped up...)

Source thread: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/temp-controller-flashed-w-stc-1000-fahrenheit-display-476188/

 

Check out the blackbox site, VERY cool. Sucks he'd sold out at the moment. I don't mind building it myself, just dont know where to buy the controller itself (2 stage, f not c)

 

Have you tried Amazon? Not in F though...

But you could always just use a conversion chart.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/farenheit-celcius-chart-your-stc-1000-a-342178/

 

I may have to go that way. The more and more I check into trying to get it in F the more Im about to just say screw it and go with one in C lol they seem to work about 100% the same, and I dont have to stress about looking for a F one.

Now my plan on how to install it lol I like the whole "in the collar" look. Might go that way...

 

If you really want a dual stage DIN style Fahrenheit controller that fits in the same space as an STC-1000, MH1210, WillHi (whatever that model number is), etc, you could always drop the cash on a Love TSS2-2100...

Cheers!

 

I'll admit it. That's a pretty good deal for those looking for an all on one system.

If you're looking for just a dual stage controller in Fahrenheit, check out this post:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/ebay-aquarium-temp-controller-build-163849/index405.html#post6024764

 

Ok I got it all hooked up, but now I'm trying to figure out how to program this thing. The instructions arent much help and all of the other threads deal with the C version which only has f1-f4, this one has f0-f8 and the biggest problem is that when you try and set the cold and hot, you dont set it in F, you set it on a scale of 2-29 idk if thats C or what. Why they would have the readout in F but the settings in C is beyond me. Anyone have any ideas?

 

Here's a link to the the instruction manual. Hopefully it will help out.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20008825/Web Pics/RC-310/Temp_Controller_Instructions.pdf

 

Is this something new on e-bay? Product description claims dual relay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fahrenheit-...461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad84df4a5

 

This is the one everyone has been getting. I've had one on my fridge for about 4 months now without any problems.

 

That's pretty crazy. I built my own black box before ever seeing this thread (built 3 diff versions previously). The $55 price tag is awesome considering I built mine for about $40 total not pricing for labor like the black box would include. I also am using a straight cord not the 90° one pictured. And obviously mines still Celsius, but I'm used to that now. Daddy likey berry mush.


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I bought one of the units off Beatnik's post, it's as it is claimed. Dual heat and cool, with units in F. There are many variants of the STC-1000, the specific model of this one is RC-310M.

 

Sub'd.

 

Ah heck, i just looked closely at this post. Turns out i bought mine from the OP (sdgenxr) via ebay, thanks!

 

I use two stc-1000's. One for my keezer and one for my fermentation freezer. I tape this pdf file I created to easily convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius. I've attached it for your enjoyment

View attachment Farenheight-Celcius-Chart.pdf

 

3 posts in and our new friend is already cracking wise.

No good can come from that...

Cheers!