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[Deerslyr]

Just found this deal on Amazon Prime.  At $55, it is not much more than what you could do DIY.  Seems like a reasonable price if you don't want to do the build yourself.

 

 

 

[positiveContact]

not too bad.  9A is just a little worse than the STC-1000 10A rating.  for a lot of situations it would work just fine though.

 

the programming feature is kind of neat.

Edited by Evil_Morty, 03 February 2016 - 09:23 AM.

[Poptop]

What's the major difference between that and this?
https://www.amazon.c...ZEMKD7Z6V152ANF

[positiveContact]

slightly lower current rating on the relays.

 

no programmable feature.

[3rd party JKor]

That's pretty good.  The 6 programmable steps is a really nice feature.  I may be in for one.

[Poptop]

Question based on the assumption that I'm sorta handy and reliable. If I could adjust temp manually by the design of any given recipe, then couldn't I get away with the less expensive model? And if so, do you seen any pitfalls to buying one of these instead of the more pricier digitals found on Norther Brewer etc?

[positiveContact]

Question based on the assumption that I'm sorta handy and reliable. If I could adjust temp manually by the design of any given recipe, then couldn't I get away with the less expensive model? And if so, do you seen any pitfalls to buying one of these instead of the more pricier digitals found on Norther Brewer etc?

 

I'd compare the current rating on them.  that seems like it would be the biggest issue for you to consider.  what kind of cooling device will you be using?  how many amps does it draw?

[3rd party JKor]

Established brands will be more reliable.  That's the main thing.  

[Poptop]

I'd compare the current rating on them.  that seems like it would be the biggest issue for you to consider.  what kind of cooling device will you be using?  how many amps does it draw?

5cuft chest freezer
 
 

Established brands will be more reliable.  That's the main thing.

Always the case

[positiveContact]

5cuft chest freezer

 

usually the sticker well tell you how many amps.

[Poptop]

All in the pre-procurement stages but a controller is definitely a necessity.

[denny]

I'm still sold on my Auber TD100

[Poptop]

I'm still sold on my Auber TD100

Out of curiosity what do you use for a ferm chamber and how much does it hold?

[denny]

Out of curiosity what do you use for a ferm chamber and how much does it hold?

 

15 cu. ft. chest freezer.  I can get 5 buckets  in it at a time...if I wanted to.

[Poptop]

I knew I shouldn't have axed..... Tryin to weigh out my freezer size that can hold 2 big mouths...... Garage "Space" being the final frontier to conquer

[denny]

I knew I shouldn't have axed..... Tryin to weigh out my freezer size that can hold 2 big mouths...... Garage "Space" being the final frontier to conquer

 

I didn't really intend to order one that size.  But when I was ready to order, Sears had an energy efficiency freezer on sale with free delivery.  That's a big thing for me since I live outside of the delivery area and it would have me big $$ to get it delivered by someone else.  The price was good so I bought it. Then it showed up and I was kinda surprised....

[bigdaddyale]

The owner of the InkBird company is active over at Home Brew Talk

https://www.homebrew...embers/inkbird/

[denny]

The owner of the InkBird company is active over at Home Brew Talk

https://www.homebrew...embers/inkbird/

 

You say that like it's a good thing....

[Buzz Buzzard]

I'm still sold on my Auber TD100

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