Temp Controller: Anyone ever use this one?

[Killshakes]

This one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SDVLBG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It looks a bit like the InkBird, but is a little sleeker and has a detachable probe. Seems like a good option to me, but I'm curious to hear people's opinions.

Thanks!

 

[Horseflesh]

I like the detachable probe. Good find.

These things aren't rocket science... I'd give it a shot if I was in the market, why not?

 

[sgwink]

I use this one. There is a 10 amp version and 15 amp. I use the 15 amp because when I used a 10 amp on with my freezer it lasted 2 hours before frying. I've used this controller for 8 months with no issues. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KMA6EAM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[brandonlovesbeer]

I've always wondered. How exactly to these function with a standard chest freezer or fridge.

 

[Horseflesh]

You have to bypass the thermostat in a fridge so that it runs all the time. Then, the thermostat on the unit turns it on and off as needed. I do this with a wine fridge for my fermentation chamber, works great.

(My STC-1000 has a compressor delay setting to avoid turning the compressor on and off too frequently, I assume any similar gadget will have something like this too.)

 

[whovous]

I've always wondered. How exactly to these function with a standard chest freezer or fridge.

You plug the freezer or fridge cord into the controller and plug the controller into the wall. The controller turns the electricity to the freezer/fridge on and off as needed. You can also add a heater to the mix if the freezer/fridge is in an unheated location in a cold environment. It is probably better to leave the heater out of the mix if the freezer is indoors.

 

[day_trippr]

It is rarely necessary to actually bypass a freezer or fridge thermostat, particularly on non-digital units.
Just set the oem thermostats to their coldest setting and let the external controller switch the line cord...

Cheers!

 

[kristiismean]

The inkbird is the same price, and they help support this forum,

why would you not go with them?? do you not like homebrewtalk.com???