alien
Well-Known Member
Forget eBay, STC-1000's are available on Amazon for $17.04 (might be even less in your area).
Or for a couple of dollars more, you can get one in Fahrenheit.
So I got duplex outlet and broke the tabs on both sides. It okay if I just run another neutral?
...And by the way: the STC-1000 on my converted mini-fridge fermenter seems to be going south on me. I can still set the temp, but I can't get into the functions that control compressor delay, temperature differential, or calibration. Which is OK so far, because those are all set where I want them anyway. But it makes me wonder if it's on its way to quitting completely....
Does anyone have any idea how long these gadgets typically last?
It's 3 wires, 18 gauge.
To run power through it to a fridge/freezer you should really have 12 gauge wire. Frys, home depot, lowes carries them in spools. But I usually buy 12-3 (12gauge-3wire) romex in the 25' coil at home depot for just under $30 and it lasts me several projects. And if you need to run a new outlet or lightswitch in your house, hey, you have it on hand!
That orange power chord might work for you though, if it's big enough. Check the ends and see if it says that it's 15 or 20 amp rated.
Romex should not be used for power cords. It's not rated or designed for that application. In addition, the stc1000 terminals can't create the required torque for good, solid core wire, connections. Stranded wires should be used........ But I usually buy 12-3 (12gauge-3wire) romex.....
To run power through it to a fridge/freezer you should really have 12 gauge wire. Frys, home depot, lowes carries them in spools. But I usually buy 12-3 (12gauge-3wire) romex in the 25' coil at home depot for just under $30 and it lasts me several projects. And if you need to run a new outlet or lightswitch in your house, hey, you have it on hand!
That orange power chord might work for you though, if it's big enough. Check the ends and see if it says that it's 15 or 20 amp rated.
And +1 to the earlier post that suggested use of stranded wire only. Do not use Romex or other solid core wire (as in house wiring) for this project.
Is there a way to connect the STC directly to my fridge without using outlets?
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