I am looking for a thermostat that can be used in a refrigerator to control the temperature between 70 to 75f for wine making. Would this item be suitable for this purpose?
490796
no, this thermostat is primarily for room temps close on rise. the one you are looking is very specific in it's application. Refrig thermostats work 0n the same principal, but the temp differential is closer and the mounting is different also.
490797
It's probably accurate enough, but you will need a thermometer in the room to verify the temp. Markings on this thermometer will be close, but most likely not correct.
490798
Assuming you have enough knowledge and skill, I think it's possible A previous version of this product which I bought in 2011 had numeric temperature printing on the housing, as it might be still shown in the product page picture, but the one I bough in 2013 has only COOLER-COMFORTABLE-WARMER printing without numbers. So, you may need to do some experiment to find the appropriate dial setting. The most difficult part is to find how to safely run the electrical wire from inside of the fridge to the outside penetrating the air-tight fridge nature.
490799
no, this thermostat is primarily for room temps close on rise. the one you are looking is very specific in it's application. Refrig thermostats work0n the same principal, but the temp differential is closer and the mounting is different also.
490800
Definetly not precise enough. Use a wine refrigerator! I wouldnt protect 4$ wine bottles with this.
714362
I've found it to be with 1 to 2 degree's F. This shouldn't effect your buying decision. This is the best wine bottle opener on the market.
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.
1878737
Ours is still working and is fine for us. It seems to read higher than the temperature inside, but it works for us. It allows us to safely store wine when it is hot. Knock on wood, no servicing yet. Have been pleased with it overall.
271538
I use the inside unit in a temperature controlled wine cellar with no problem.
1737845
This device works as a thermostat on at 35 F and off at 45 F. This device mast be in the aria or enclosure in which you want to control the temperature to work properly.
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.
1821183
I would think so. We had it behind our wine cooler and it did a wonderful job. I think it has a temperature gauging whether or not it needs to be on.
620624
Yes. I use this as a heating source in a chest freezer for fermentation. It has an on/off switch on the unit itself. If you keep it on, and use a temp controller, the temp controller will turn the heater on and off depending on the ambient temp that the probe is reading. It simply has an on/off function with a cord plug in. It doesn't have a programmable temp controller on the unit itself. You will need a temp controller like an STC-1000 or something similar.
2096781
These units use thermoelectric cooling which are only able to reduce the interior temperature about 20 degrees F below the outside temperature. Mine maintains an internal temperature of about 55 degrees F. This is a good temperature for medium to long term storage but will not cool to white wine serving temperature. I put my white wines in my refrigerator about an hour before serving to bring it down to serving temperature. Thermoelectric cooling uses much less energy and is quieter than the liquid coolant systems in home refrigerators but have a more limited cooling range. I am still very pleased with my unit as is does a great job of storing my wines and looks great in the house but if you need something to chill into the low 40's then I recommend looking for a unit that uses a liquid refrigerant.
1921504
that is due to the human comfort level being above 55 degrees and these are designed for work HVAC systems if you would like a temperature setting below that you should go to a digital refrigerator thermostat like for a walk inI'm not sure I understand what your application ismore info
1000864
There are two zones where you can set the white wine zone to 45 degrees and red to 60. HOWEVER!!! it does not work. This is a horrible product and I regret buying it. The actual temperature in each zone is greatly influenced by the room temperature where the cooler is located. If the room temperature is around 75 degrees the white wine zone will stay at around 55 and the red around around 70 and there is nothing you can do about it. This cooler looks nice as a piece of furnuture in my kitchen but it does not function as a wine cooler. Stay away from it!
226659
Is like a regular refrigerator for wine you have to set it up in the highest setting ithat is around 50 degrees.
85946
Good question...there is no control for the temperature. The temperature is programmed by the manufacturer for one setting. The temperature on this yogurt maker is probably set between 105-110F, as that is the ideal temp for culturing yogurt. The only control on this device is for the time.
973047
Well it is a wine frig, you can set it to 55 degree not sure if it's thermoelectric just use it to keep wine at the correct temp
1523831
For a college dorm or other low power refrigerator this would be fine. I don't believe it has the capacity to manage the surge that a full size refrigerator draws when the compressor starts up. Looking at your e mail signature, I would think that for the newer generation of wine coolers this unit would be fine.
610972
There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My bottled wine is less of a concern in this matter and therefore sits about 10 feet away from the thermo. There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My... » Read More There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My bottled wine is less of a concern in this matter and therefore sits about 10 feet away from the thermo. « Show Less