Wouldn't this one work? It's in degrees fahrenheit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-110-120V...628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
Sure, but isn't that single stage?
Wouldn't this one work? It's in degrees fahrenheit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-110-120V...628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
Just because it has a lower contact rating doesn't mean considering one is dumb. I have one of these controlling my keezer and two controlling my HERMS. As long as you only need single stage and you're not switching anything over 5A, these actually have several advantages over the STC-1000. They are cheaper, easier to program, have more programming options, fahrenheit readouts, and SS temp probes.
So which one is it?
I lost this link, could someone direct me please? Thx!
I lost this link, could someone direct me please? Thx!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251083841214?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
This one is a little cheaper. It's the same single-stage Fahrenheit model. I'm waiting for one to come in. My gut is that these are not 5A models because I don't think anyone has reported getting an actual 5A version of this yet. I'm gonna pop it open as soon as I get it and confirm. It'll likely be another week before it arrives, though.
I can think of several applications where I only need temp control in one direction. Cooling would be all I need for my keggerator build. Do you think you could run that model in heat mode also? Heating would be all I need for an electric HLT. I'm also thinking of building a control panel with 2 of those single stage controllers in it so I could use my 2 stage to keep the fridge at lagger temps but use fermwraps to keep two more fermenters at ale temps.
Anyway, keep us posted!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251083841214?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
This one is a little cheaper. It's the same single-stage Fahrenheit model. I'm waiting for one to come in. My gut is that these are not 5A models because I don't think anyone has reported getting an actual 5A version of this yet. I'm gonna pop it open as soon as I get it and confirm. It'll likely be another week before it arrives, though.
Looks like 6x8x3 to me. FWIW I used a 6x6x2 j-box, and the controller with one outlet was a very tight fit.
You provided a link to one two posts ago.
I'm not sure what you mean about a 5A version, that's simply what they're rated for. Mine have the same relays as the STC-1000, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the controllers as a whole are rated for the same amperage as the STC-1000. It might be the traces or other components that bring the rating down to 5 amps.
seedubxj said:Add me to the list of completed controllers.
Added indicator lights for across the garage viewing.
Add me to the list of completed controllers.
Added indicator lights for across the garage viewing.
seedubxj said:And these are the lights. They have red and green, but not blue.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062374&clickid=prod_cs
Here is my wiring diagram. The box is from radio shack. Not sure if its wired in parallel or not. I just followed the schematics I found and, low and behold, it works!
The lamps are in parallel with the receptacles in that diagram. As it should be.....Not sure if its wired in parallel or not.......
raouliii said:The lamps are in parallel with the receptacles in that diagram. As it should be.
jeepinjeepin said:I couldn't remember how it should be. Parallel would show command. Series would show response. It was the current capacity of the bulb that had me wondering.
Huaco said:I ordered (2) more of these STC-1000's today! I am going to independently control 2 of 3 fermentation vessels in my chest chamber with them. They will only use the heating function and will power 4' each of 11" wide reptile heat tape. The fermentation vessel not heated by heat tape will be controlled by the "master" controller. (I already have that one)...
That sounds like a sweet idea.. Looking forward to hearing how it works for ya
I just finished 2 out of the three temp controllers I am needing for the builds I'll be doing. I am having an issue with one of them, the cooling side of the outlet I have wired up isn't providing any sort of power, the heating side does though... but i am hearing the audible click of it swapping from heat-cool-heat, but it isn't providing power. Could there be something wrong with the outlet? or the actual controller?
Aussies, and most people, are on 220-240VAC 50Hz, so your equivalent Amp needs (and wire diameter/gauge) are ~60% of what a similar device requires in the US. I think in most 220-240VAC 50Hz places, the standard household circuit is 10 Amp, which is why you found mainly 10A 'rated' cords. There may be wire gauge differences even though they are all 10A 'rated'. All should be fine for your application, but thicker can't hurt. The reason why many here note what 'gauge' they are using is that we have 15-20 Amp circuits, but many cords are rated well below that (16 & 18 ga). I believe the recommendation for 14 gauge is from an electrical code for a 15 Amp circuit, since that is what most household 110V circuits are rated. You (in Aus) can get away with a smaller gauge if your circuits are 10 Amp.also i looked every where for 15amp rating power chords and the highest was 10amp exact same with the power points, all were 10amp. am i going to be ok with just 10amp stuff? i read all the packets on the extension cords as well and they said 10amp also..
Yeah, I will be pumping directly into a sanitized fermentor. I will rack with a few PSI of CO2. Here is a picture of my arrangment...
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.
Wow. Ok...
I stopped by the hardware store to buy wire for wiring up my tripple controller. I asked the young lady helping me to cut 20' each of the stranded 14 ga wire in black, red, white, and green. I was thinking I would have plenty to do that I need with 20'... She said she didnt remember how to use the spooling/measuring machine but would just measure and cut it for me and have it up front waiting for me at checkout. I get home and take them out to put them up, and needed to recoil them into a neater coil. Turns out she cut me around 60' of each! I only got charged for 20' each though.
60 feet? Are you wiring them on the surface of the moon?
Enter your email address to join: