Temp control on Keezers.

[brewjack]

I'm wondering whats the cheapest, while still being functional, temperature control system for modifying a freezer. What are people's favorite's and bargains people know about?

thanks

 

[Hang Glider]

Common ones - Ranco, Johnson, Love (Dwyer)

I paid full price for my Ranco (years ago...) but picked up a Love on e-bay for $28 new!
(just gotta keep watching)

Several online homebrew supply shops carry the Johnson and Ranco models.

 

[Arkador]

retail price, the analog Johnson Controls controler is reasonably priced in the $55 range.

I use the Johnson Controls., and love it

 

[MMW]

My Johnson controller works great and fit the biggest requirement: it was cheap.

 

[yogensha]

I just built one for about $10. I had to buy a small project box and a relay. I replaced my cheap bimetallic thermostat with a 7 day digital programmable so I used the old one with an old 5V wall wart style rectifier to control the relay.

 

[dirt55]

Hi Brewjack,
I hope you have procrastinated a bit before buying the controller to read this....morebeer.com has the johnson analog temp controllers for only $43.99!! That's crazy cheap

Draft & Kegging Specials - July 2009 | MoreBeer

just scroll down and find the code for the special and hook it up! Cheapest I found when I bought just last week was $55....oh well.

 

[Bobby_M]

Most of my controllers are analog ones I got off ebay for $25-30 shipped. Most of the ones that are clearly labeled in the auction go for more. The ones that only list part numbers go cheap. Google is your friend in that case.

 

[bendavanza]

I bought a Ranco after having a analog Johnson controls. I prefer the electronic submersible temp probe over the capillary tube and I think the ranco gives more accurate results. The JC keeps working fine, though.
Here is a good thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/cheapest-suppliers-common-equipment-84456/
I got mine form climate doctors as linked for about $50, the only wiring involved was splicing an extension cord.
With digital you can select heat or cool, the swing, etc.

 

[camiller]

Someone posted this in another thread and it was posted in the vendor section also $36 + shipping:

Freezer Conversion Thermostat - Remote Bulb [Thermostat External - KC] - $36.00 : CHI Company ball lock kegs for sale, Home brewing and vending, beer kegs, Pepsi vending machines, flavor strips and vending labels

DIY:

ENGINERDIA: Fermentation Temperature Controller

 

[tmoney1224]

Hi Brewjack,
I hope you have procrastinated a bit before buying the controller to read this....morebeer.com has the johnson analog temp controllers for only $43.99!! That's crazy cheap

Draft & Kegging Specials - July 2009 | MoreBeer

just scroll down and find the code for the special and hook it up! Cheapest I found when I bought just last week was $55....oh well.

Thanks, that is a great deal.