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[positiveContact]

anyone seen any good deals for digital temperature controllers? I'd buy a 2 stage if it was a good deal - I guess I might just get a 1 stage otherwise.

[brewman]

I use this one and have had no problems with it.Link

[MtnBrewer]

I use this one and have had no problems with it.Link

That's a damn good deal. Can it run on 120VAC?

[brewman]

If I read the description right its 110 VACDan

[positiveContact]

also - any info on wiring it up?

[positiveContact]

If I read the description right its 110 VACDan

what does this mean for the non-electrical?

[MtnBrewer]

If I read the description right its 110 VACDan

Technical Parameters:1. Temperature measuring range: -50~99^oC; 2. Resolution: 0.1^oC;3. Accuracy: ±1^oC (-50~70^oC); 4. Sensor error delay: 1 minute5. Power supply: 220VAC±10%, 50/60Hz; 6. Power consumption: ≤3W;7. Sensor: NTC sensor (1PC);8. Relay contact capacity: Cool 10A/250VAC;Heat 10A/250VAC;9. Ambient temperature: 0~60^oC; 10.Storage temperature: -30~75^oC; 11.Relative humidity: 20%~85% (No condensate).

[MtnBrewer]

also - any info on wiring it up?

[HVB]

from the listing it will work on standard home outlet.Temperature controller STC-1000 datasheet (Power supply is 110VAC+-10%).Studs - grab a beer or 6 and start reading! https://www.homebrew...r-build-163849/

[MtnBrewer]

from the listing it will work on standard home outlet.Temperature controller STC-1000 datasheet (Power supply is 110VAC+-10%).

I see that now that the second cup of coffee is sinking in.

[brewman]

Some of the ones on ebay say they will send you the one needed for the country it was ordered from. Thats how I got mine, Order from US get one that is rated for US power.Dan

[brewman]

The only thing wrong with this unit is the instructions, they are not the best but If i can figure it out anyone can. Dan

[positiveContact]

from the listing it will work on standard home outlet.Temperature controller STC-1000 datasheet (Power supply is 110VAC+-10%).Studs - grab a beer or 6 and start reading! https://www.homebrew...r-build-163849/

I'm actually thinking of going with a more standard method utilizing a small fridge and an insulated box. Free fridge and all.damn - that guy made a nice temp controller!

[positiveContact]

so how do you hook the wires up between the outlet and this box? do you need to solder or is it a clip or what?also - I see it says 110V in one place and 220V in another - why is this? the US is 110V right?

[MtnBrewer]

so how do you hook the wires up between the outlet and this box? do you need to solder or is it a clip or what?also - I see it says 110V in one place and 220V in another - why is this? the US is 110V right?

Wire nuts to hook it up. Yes it will run on 110.

[brewman]

Wire nuts are not needed. Using an old lamp cord you back out the screws shown in the pic below, insert the wires and tighten.

[positiveContact]

I think I can handle this job. so it's a 2 stager?

[MtnBrewer]

Wire nuts are not needed.

I thought he was talking about the project on HBT. For that one you need a wire nut to tie all the hot wires together. If you're just wiring it directly, then yeah, you just cut a 14 gauge power cord in two, strip the wires and connect them to the terminals.It does heating and cooling, yes.

[brewman]

It has a 10amp relay for both heating and cooling.If you have any questions on wiring it up just ask. I just did mine last month when I built my ferm chamber.Dan

[positiveContact]

huh - I think I could pull this off. it would be nice to have a stand-alone box that I could use for whatever.