What is the best thermostat temperature controller for a cheese cooler?
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The STC-1000. For the price and functionality you absolutely can't go better. I have one controlling the temperature in my homebrew refrigerator and another for backup (the price was so cheap, I thought for sure it would burn out or stop working, but 1 year and it's still working perfectly). Mine only reads in celsius, but I have a chart right next to it that converts to F so I can easily adjust. It is digital and you can program very specifically the upper and lower ranges and read the current termperature at any time. The temperature probe is very small (compared to a manual knob type I have and paid much more for). It does require some wiring, so it's a little DIY, but there are videos on youtube that show pretty well how to do it. Be sure an watch those before you make your final decision to make sure you're up for a little wiring (I know nothing about electricity or wiring and was able to do it in 30 minutes or so)
427663
I bought the Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat for Heat Mats here Jump Start MTPRTC, Digital ETL-Certified Heat Mat Thermostat for Seed Germination, Reptiles and Brewing
677846
I have used these - and others from Radio Shack - with about equal runtime results in freezer circulating fans. None are very long-lived at cold/subzero temperatures.
1062558
You could mount them almost any where. You could use a standard plug in light timer and just leave the fan on in manual mode. you wouldn't have much need for the thermostat controller. You might contact the cooler guy's and see if they have a timer controller. These fans are really quiet I've had them running for a year no problems'
1919888
I'm not a pro when it comes to liquid cooling, but every pump I have ever seen runs on continuous power, so hooking it to a sentry controller doesn't make a lot of sense. Direct power from the PSU is the best route, and since variable pumps are controlled, in most cases, by a dial on the pump, I don't see a benefit or reason to hook it to a controller. Plus, fan controllers are capped at 30A, and I have seen a few pumps that run above that level, which would not be a good combination when it comes to controllers.
832035
I would not recommend for temperature control. The compartments are not big enough for ice packs. Placing the whole box in the refrigerator would work.
226947
The thermostat goes up to 80 degrees. My suggestion is to go with something larger for that high of a temp.
1025463
the temp control is on upper left. The cooler is fairly quit. I use a cheap refrigerator thermometer to check the temp. It never varies around 59 degrees.
1040204
78 degrees is the coldest, I bought to small of a chiller for a 250 gal system. there is some noise to the chiller. Bigger is better I'm going to have to buy a larger one for summer ,look up Teco brand quiet and much nicer and cooling is better.
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There are none. There are times I wish it did have temperature control. The only thing I can think of is open the side door & make sure you are on the top rack. There is also an adjustable temperature element on Amazon for $39.50. Universal Replacement Electric Smoker and Grill Heating Element with Adjustable Thermostat Controller Or type in adjustable heating element smokers on the Amazon search page.
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This model does not have a thermostat. To be honest, what's worked for us is to warm up the stone at the maximum heat, and keep on using that setting through out the meal, perhaps lowering the heat when people are not as hungry and the group wants to slow down the process. At the maximum setting everything that we have placed on the stone is cooked appropriately, and the cheese melts well and does not burn. Just make sure you do not leave the little paddles under the heat if they have some cheese remains--those pieces of cheese will get burnt after a while, and it will be harder to clean the paddles. You just need to be watchful, This model does not have a thermostat. To be honest, what's worked for us is to warm up the stone at the maximum heat, and keep on using that setting through out the meal, perhaps lowering the heat when people are not as hungry and the group wants to slow down the process. At the maximum setting everything that we have placed on the stone is cooked appropriately, and the cheese melts well and does not burn. Just make sure you do not leave the little paddles under the heat if they have some cheese remains--those pieces of cheese will get burnt after a while, and it will be harder to clean... » Read More This model does not have a thermostat. To be honest, what's worked for us is to warm up the stone at the maximum heat, and keep on using that setting through out the meal, perhaps lowering the heat when people are not as hungry and the group wants to slow down the process. At the maximum setting everything that we have placed on the stone is cooked appropriately, and the cheese melts well and does not burn. Just make sure you do not leave the little paddles under the heat if they have some cheese remains--those pieces of cheese will get burnt after a while, and it will be harder to clean the paddles. You just need to be watchful, « Show Less
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Mine works great. It takes a long time to get the cheese warm but keeps it warm once it is. It is easier to warm it up a little first before putting in the unit. This has been great for the price. I dont have a problem with recommending it.
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I use the "Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats". Works pretty well but a bit pricey, here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZZG3S/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I bought mine solely for cheese aging, and it works GREAT. Constant 54-55 degrees, average relative humidity (I have a weather station monitor inside it for reference) is between 70%-75%. Putting a pan of water in the bottom with some type of wick (towel, humidifier wick) adds about 2-3% to that. Had to purchase wooden cutting boards to place on the wire racks, since the racks tend to cut into my wheels, and eventually have removed all but the bottom most rack (I have a LOT of cheese).
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The thermostat is easily adjustable. Push a set button, then use an up or down button until it is where you want. It will keep ice-cream frozen if you set it below freezing.
810651
works awesome,mine will come out in a couple weeks. It has a energy efficient button so it will ramp off and on to maintain temp. Its easy to install also.
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I use ThermoHID and have used TempurUSB, both are freeware and are better than the included software. They have their issues but work. I'm running ThermoHID on Windows XP and Windows 7.