PistolPete2
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GoGreenEric said:Great post. I'm all up and running thanks to this one.
Thanks. Me too.
GoGreenEric said:Great post. I'm all up and running thanks to this one.
correct. and yes, let the refer run normal
I've read many of the pages here; but, not all.
It seems that most people are just using the controller for heating.
But to use the fridge as a temperature chamber do you plug the whole fridge into the new controller outlet box? Seems to me you'd burn out the compressor turning it on/off all the time?
I was thinking about shorting the thermastat in the fridge and sending the wires from the freezer themastat to the controller relay. That way the fan in the freezer would always be on, circulating air and the freezer would call for cold as needed.
I also plan to have a muffin fan in the fridge.
For heat, I picked up a little 500 watt under the desk ceramic heaters for like $10.
Does this sound about right?
the ones I had are all sold, time for someone else to step up and buy another 5 pack
I've read many of the pages here; but, not all.
It seems that most people are just using the controller for heating.
Hi. I guess what I meant to say was that my impression is that most people seem to be more concerned with raising the temp to a stable warm ale fermenting temperature than chilling to a lager temp.
So, I just plug the whole fridge in, instead of bypassing one or both of the internal thermastats?
Hi. I guess what I meant to say was that my impression is that most people seem to be more concerned with raising the temp to a stable warm ale fermenting temperature than chilling to a lager temp.
So, I just plug the whole fridge in, instead of bypassing one or both of the internal thermastats?
I just picked up a 5 pack today. They should be here in the next week. I need one for sure. The others are yours for my cost plus shipping. Just let me know by a PM.
I also ordered my second temp controller (a little more carefully this time haha) Hopefully I won't have to worry about this when I get the new one.
Cheers, Evan
I can't seem to PM you, but am interested in one of your extra transformers.
PM Or emaiL me a.spearns[at]gmail.com
Braxton- I got the STC-1000 in 220 and I need three transformers
Finally the replacement transformers came in to convert the 220 boxes to 110:
It is kinda difficult to unsolder the old transformer with the crappy soldering iron that I had to use, but I got it done, circled in red are the terminals that need to be unsoldered:
Braxton- I got the STC-1000 in 220 and I need three transformers to power the switch and then my heat-cool source. If you have three, I'll take em. If not can you let me know where you got em? Much appreciated!
BraxtonBrewery said:You need three for one controller?
I wasn't sure what the transformer consisted of... Now I see that the mod is made to the board itself. Originally I was thinking that it went between each line in/out. Not the case here. Can you point me in the right direction to acquire one? I got two weeks to get this in line before my next batch, again I appreciate the feedback!
the 5 I ordered were from here:
https://estore.heilind.com/partdetail.asp?pn=BV301S09015&dp=ZTMBV301S09015&cp=
BraxtonBrewery said:That is where I got mine as well. Now Im just waiting for them to arrive. Once they get here I only need one of them.
I'm no mathematician but I think that leaves you with four... I need one, so you'll have.... A 110 temp controller when your all done!
I'll take the last four, use one and sell the three I have to the next guy. This may end up being five bucks each once you figure in shipping... Again I'm no mathematician, I master in consumption.
Let me know if you want the headache
its the inside of an electric turkey fryer, the white is the connection point for the heating element yes, ive already figured out what each cable is, since i wired it up and tested it, just not sure how to put the controller in line to make it control it
StormBird said:I'm re-purposing an old full size fridge into a temp chamber for fermenting/ lagering and I'd like to get another 4 feet worth of sensor cable. Has anyone tried extending the sensor wire?
I'm looking to purchase one of these as many others already have. I do have a question though about using it for dual devices (heating and cooling). I'm pretty sure the STC-1000 has this ability but it reads in C.
Wondering if anyone knows anythign about this one and its dual possibilities (it reads in F)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-110-120V...628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
That is the one I have...The exact one. It most definitely is a SINGLE stage for either heating or cooling but not both.I'm looking to purchase one of these as many others already have. I do have a question though about using it for dual devices (heating and cooling). I'm pretty sure the STC-1000 has this ability but it reads in C.
Wondering if anyone knows anythign about this one and its dual possibilities (it reads in F)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-110-120V...628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
The site says "5a 220v" but mine has a 15a 110v (12a 250v) relay.
Why is that? This is a 110v Fahrenheit model. I have already tested it and confirmed. The issue was that I was going to have to get a bigger relay to control the heater I am building this for because it is listed in the ebay ad as a 5amp relay. I looked inside and it has a 15amp relay...Which is more than enough for my needs. The transformer takes 110v incoming and converts it to 12v to run the electronics and activate the relay.It's not the relay that you should look at. It's the transformer that you need to check.
The point of my post is that even though the ad listed it as a 5amp unit
Misunderstood your concerns. I thought you were concerned that it was a 220VAC model.
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