Keezer Thermostat

[Evan Floden]

I've just purchased a large chest freezer that I'm turning into a home for my Corney kegs. I have been scouring the interwebs for a suitable thermostat but cannot find anything suitable.

 

Ideally I'd like a simple thermostat which switches the freezer on when the temp goes below 5C. Does anyone have any sources or suggestions?

[Ralph]

Cheap but seem to work ok. If you search this forum there are a few other options out there (ebay and the like)

 

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/390554427-free-ship-All-purpos...

[Evan Floden]

Cheers Ralph,

I searched the forum but I was thinking more of a simple plug in portable thermostat like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Thermostat-Heaters-Fans-Propane-He...

 

I really would like to avoid having to buy individual components and wire it up to be honest.

[mattd2]

I got a STC-1000 like Ralph's suggestion, works great. Needs minor wiring and a box to put it in but I got mine basically spliced into a short extention cord.

You can check out ebay and maybe get it a bit cheaper (probably only about US$3 cheaper though), but just watch out you get a 230V model not the 110V.

[Brent Marquis]

Have a chat to Paul Wicksteed on these forums, or his website here:

http://another1.co.nz/

email - [e-mail]

 

I got an STC-1000 in a case, all wiring done, etc from him - was totally plug and play.

[Evan Floden]

Legend! That is what I was after.

[mattd2]

Yeah, looks nice. About how much are you looking at for one?

[Evan Floden]

I think you can get the bits for around $35 so I guess around $70 would be a fair price put together but I'm really just guessing.

 

EDIT: Just got a reply from Paul and he has them for $100 all wired up and they have a plug for heating as well as cooling so you can use them for a fermentation chamber. Seems reasonable so I'm going to get one I think. He still has a couple if anyone else is interested.

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

I have 4, 3 now in stock that I am selling for $100 a piece +P&P.

They are fermentor temperature controllers, dual relay 240v 10A units, using the STC-1000 controller. I also use one for my keggerator, I just leave the heating plug, unplugged.

 

Works great for controlling fermentation temps.

 

cheers Evan and Brent for the mentions

[Evan Floden]

Installed the unit into my freezer yesterday and it is working a treat. Well made and easy to use, I would highly recommend one of these!

 

Now I'm just trying to order some taps and shanks, anyone have any advice on places to purchase them?

 

I'm ordering some post-liquids/gas fittings from chicompany.net in the US but I have found shipping of taps and shanks cost prohibative.

[Chris Mills]

Check UltraFlow for taps, shanks and connectors. http://www.ultraflow.co.nz

I think some of their prices are a little high (eg. Micromatic keg couplers), but otherwise they are quick and friendly to deal with.

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

Only 2 fermentor temp controllers left in stock, going for $100 each

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

Hi David, yes I have 1 in stock, fire me an email if you want to grab it [e-mail]