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[neddles]

chils, on 16 Mar 2014 - 11:14 PM, said:

Heres the one I order. I've built 3 of them.https://www.amazon.c...t/dp/B008KVCPH2

Usually Id rather spend my limited free time brewing than building stuff but that one I think I can do pretty easily. Ships with prime too!! Do we like the STC1000 over a ranco or johnson mostly because of price or are there other reasons?

[neddles]

matt6150, on 17 Mar 2014 - 12:41 AM, said:

Has anybody ever used this one before? It is in Fahrenheit.

Looks like they are on Amazon too. Be curious to see if anyone has used them.https://www.amazon.c.../ref=pd_cp_hi_1

[neddles]

ettels4, on 17 Mar 2014 - 01:48 AM, said:

Looks like they are on Amazon too. Be curious to see if anyone has used them.https://www.amazon.c.../ref=pd_cp_hi_1

Looks like only 10 amps. Doesn't that rule out the fridge/freezer?

[djinkc]

ettels4, on 17 Mar 2014 - 01:49 AM, said:

Looks like only 10 amps. Doesn't that rule out the fridge/freezer?

 

Nah, but you need to check first.

[brewman]

I built this using the refrigerating unit out an old dorm fridge.

 

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[Steve Urquell]

ettels4, on 17 Mar 2014 - 01:22 AM, said:

Do we like the STC1000 over a ranco or johnson mostly because of price or are there other reasons?

This is the cheapest way to get a controller that will automatically change from heat to cool as needed. I think the ones that will are ~$100. They only take a couple of hours to build. Check the tag on your fridge/freezer for amp draw. Mine are ~3A. In the pic of mine, don't put your outlet inside the box like I did. Put in on from the outside and cover it with a plate---looks better and is easier to cut the hole.My parts list looks like this:1. STC $182. 5X7 project box from radio shack: $7 (I like the STC in front, outlet in back)3. 3-prong Cord rated for 10A: $0-$74. Black wall outlet with cover plate: $35. A couple wire nuts and ~3ft of 16ga wire6. 2 hrs time

[Steve Urquell]

ettels4, on 17 Mar 2014 - 01:48 AM, said:

Looks like they are on Amazon too. Be curious to see if anyone has used them.https://www.amazon.c.../ref=pd_cp_hi_1

Looks like the farenheight one won't auto switch between heating and cooling. One reviewer said that and it's in the "answered questions"

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chils, on 17 Mar 2014 - 11:35 AM, said:

Looks like the farenheight one won't auto switch between heating and cooling. One reviewer said that and it's in the "answered questions"

Thanks. I would want it to auto-switch for sure. 

 

…and I like your build for the STC. I am ordering one today.

[djinkc]

chils, on 17 Mar 2014 - 11:35 AM, said:

Looks like the farenheight one won't auto switch between heating and cooling. One reviewer said that and it's in the "answered questions"

 

I'm fairly certain they can but I haven't wired one to do that myself.

[positiveContact]

well first i get to know the yeast and make sure they know who's boss.  i also spend some time team building with them.  maybe have a few beers with them but i make sure to not get too friendly.

 

oh yeah - i also stick them in the chest freezer with the temperature controller.