Is this the sort of device I might use to keep a chest-freezer unit set to 65º F? If not, what would work better?
1505623
You could use this for any cooling/heating functions - this is a passive dual relay controller - that is to say that while the unit itself runs off 12 v dc - it will power whatever voltage you want up to the rated amps of course - you have to supply the power source independent of the 12 v dc to drive the unit - also it is dual function - you set a temp and it will take care of both cooling and heating - it will close a relay turning on cooling or it will close a relay turning on heating depending on the preset temp and operating range you set.
1505624
It has two temperatures that are set to turn it on and off. It's a switch with a computer in it that can control an external device via it temperature probe. IE: You can set it an external unit to turn on at 66 degrees F and to turn off at 64 degrees F to keep your temperature at 65 degrees
1505625
Yes, it would work as a thermostat, but it needs a 12 volt source; with this source, it works as a switch which should work, jim
1505626
Why would you want a ice chest at 65F, Yes if you wire it into the control panel
1113518
yes you can it is easy i use it to control a chest freezer, i utilize two of them one to control chest freezer which i use as a chiller and the other to control temp of my tanks from the chiller. and they are fairly accurate.
1036313
Not sure precise temps but, you can set it low enough to freeze food in certain spots. I would say normal range for any regular refridgerator
1620123
Leslie, If you had the kegerator made from a freezer yes this item will work for what you need. If it is a kegerator you bought it should have a control inside it.to help control what temp you want it to be. Tommy G
378509
You will want to buy this temperature probe Elertus ELRT-TSEN-01 Wet / Dry Temperature Probe and keep the actual sensor outside the freezer while running the temperature probe into the freezer.
2231846
Our unit is in an air conditioned room kept at about 78 degrees. It keep a steady cold temp with no problems at a setting less than half way. If you were to put this in a hot garage, and set the temp setting colder, (like for your cold beer?), the unit would probably run most of the time. If the unit's size is Ok for you, it is worth giving a try, even if if lasts you a couple of years. We have a larger unit, an Amana 18ATM fridge-freezer combo in grey finish, in our garage here in Central Florida, and it has been doing well for 2 years now. Hope this helps.
399316
Depending on what temperature you're trying to get to, the Uninsulated trailer would be the problem. We bought the coolbot to cool a 6x8 cooler that we hang meat in to age, we easily keep the temp at 35 F. The coolbot works great!
1620122
I believe it would. I've used mine for several years to control a surplus freezer I converted into a wine cooler, it holds my selected 56 degree temperature perfectly.
738289
You will most likely need an upgrade on the probe wire which will is specially designed for that kind of temperature. The device itself will do just fine.
157058
There is no temp control. It will probably keep already frozen food frozen for awhile especially if you add frozen ice blocks but I wouldn't expect it to act like a freezer. I also think the 40 degrees below ambient is optimistic. Here in SF the temps are generally in the 60's & 70's & we've never had anything in the cooler freeze, ever.
2142141
Yes, it keeps the insulin at 70 degrees, it doesn't get really any colder. We have used it for over 4 months no problem.
232955
Who knows -- attached to a metal door it would seem to lose connection at 15' of the freezer. I've also had it be pretty reliable at 20' of the refrigerator. It may be that the device range is different given different temperatures
2231263
yes to both questions. you can use this low price unit to convert a chest type freezer into a very economical fridge. i love it.
1289544
I wouldn't recommend you use this unit as a fridgerator. I doubt the unit can recover and hold the desired temp in frequent door open situations.
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You can get below 50ºF. The problem is getting the differential between the two chambers to the level you want and to maintain that difference. I am striving for a 10ºF difference and the device is unable to maintain that - about 7-8F is about it.
399652
This is the wrong device for your needs. It has only one probe so you can't measure 2 temperatures. Also the lowest temperature it is rated for is 14 deg. F. so not suitable for freezer at all. It is really meant for measuring relative humidity.
1517610
Mike, it is a bad idea to buy this regardless of temperature. IF you get one with adjustment screws you might be able to zero it at the common 25m. If it has no set screws then who knows. Save the money from buying this piece of junk and purchase a better made one.