After brewing for many years I have finally gathered up enough equipment to control my fermentation temps. I have purchased a Ranco 111000 and have it wired up and working with my 7 cu ft chest freezer. I have done a bit of research here using the search button but still have a few questions about my set up. Any help would be appreciated.
1. I understand the settings, they seem very stratight forward, but wondering what temp people set the differintial. I was thinking 1 but was wondering if this would cause the freezer to constantly cycle.
2. There is a heat and cool setting, is the difference between the two settings that one doesn't allow the temperature to go below and one doesn't allow it to go above? Is it that simple?
3. Is it ok to close the probe cable in the door?
4. I have read about many solutions for heat and think I am going to go the simple route and just use a bulb. Any reason I shouldn't do this? Any opinions on specific wattage or bulb types?
Thanks in advance
1. I understand the settings, they seem very stratight forward, but wondering what temp people set the differintial. I was thinking 1 but was wondering if this would cause the freezer to constantly cycle.
2. There is a heat and cool setting, is the difference between the two settings that one doesn't allow the temperature to go below and one doesn't allow it to go above? Is it that simple?
3. Is it ok to close the probe cable in the door?
4. I have read about many solutions for heat and think I am going to go the simple route and just use a bulb. Any reason I shouldn't do this? Any opinions on specific wattage or bulb types?
Thanks in advance