Temperature Controller

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:27 pm

Hey all, looking for advice. I finally have all the gear, kegs, freezer, etc for my keezer build but I'm missing one item, a temp controller. Any suggestions? Also what's everyone running their machines at? I was planning 8° or so.

Post by **mr x** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:28 pm

The aquarium controllers seem to work great.

Araxi · Post by **Araxi** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:31 pm

I agree with X, I have 2 and one on the way. Have been using them for years without a problem Just search STC-1000 on Ebay.

Tony L · Post by **Tony L** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:03 pm

Araxi wrote:I agree with X, I have 2 and one on the way. Have been using them for years without a problem Just search STC-1000 on Ebay.

I have one of those and it's great. I also have a Johnson ( but that's between friends )

Post by **mr x** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:10 pm

I have a Johnson digital as well.

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:13 pm

Any pros or cons to the Johnson? I'm just using it to cycle my freezer and chill the beer. Maybe lager it... but nothing for fermentation or warm temps.

I'm not overly concerned on cost as I came in way under budget with all the other gear. Granted I'm not looking to blow the rest on a controller haha

ethier.sc · Post by **ethier.sc** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:14 pm

I got the Johnson because I'm not a very patient person and couldn't wait for it to be shipped. Sometime in the distant future I'd like to make a lagering chamber and I think I'll go with the STC-1000.

I had mine set to 3 Celsius with the probe in water on top of my compressor hump. I learned that the temp might be a little low when a porter blew in the bottom of my keezer.

Post by **mr x** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:15 pm

Johnson is a better quality unit, but more expensive as well....

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:51 pm

mr x wrote:Johnson is a better quality unit, but more expensive as well....

Where did you get yours from?

Post by **mr x** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:08 pm

adams81 · Post by **adams81** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:12 pm

If you go the STC-1000 route make sure you get the 110v model.

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:15 pm

adams81 wrote:If you go the STC-1000 route make sure you get the 110v model.

Yeah I noticed they have types that work for those in the UK and such and higher voltage allowances. I just have to make up mind now.

Thanks mr.x

ethier.sc · Post by **ethier.sc** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:32 pm

mr x wrote:ebay

Did you save much finding one on ebay? I think I payed 90 +tax for mine at Noble Grape.

Araxi · Post by **Araxi** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:41 pm

You should be able to find them on ebay for no more than 20 bux, shipping included.

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:50 pm

Araxi wrote:You should be able to find them on ebay for no more than 20 bux, shipping included.

20 with shipping or you mean 20 then shipping? Cause it's 25 or so for most shipping.

I'm tempted to make one, I have a background with electronics. I looked around and the cheapest I can get is 64 locally at a HBS. I fins Noble Grape, on a lot of items, over priced. Sadly only local place to get a blichmann beer gun.

Post by **mr x** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:05 pm

ethier.sc wrote:
mr x wrote:ebay
Did you save much finding one on ebay? I think I payed 90 +tax for mine at Noble Grape.

Yeah a bit, I think around 80 total, and that's the digital unit.

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canuck · Post by **canuck** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:17 pm

Wildcard wrote:
Araxi wrote:You should be able to find them on ebay for no more than 20 bux, shipping included.
20 with shipping or you mean 20 then shipping? Cause it's 25 or so for most shipping.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/110v-AC-All-purp ... a77&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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