Inkbird

[Glot]

Does anyone know if the Inkbird temp controller has double pole switching on the output? I have not been able to get an answer from them directly.

 

[rude]

So you want it to switch the active and the neutral is that correct ?

 

[Dae Tripper]

The don't. Why do you double pole switching?
There are ways to do it with the STC-1000 type but would be pointless with the pre-wired one.

 

[Glot]

Without double pole, it isn't safe and won't meet Australian standards. The STC 1000 had a few scary safety issues. Double pole switching is necessary to switch both current carrying conductors.
Suppose someone replaces the lug top and wires it incorrectly or plugs it in to an extension cord that has been wired incorrectly? This is why anything downstream from a plug top must switch all current carrying conductors.

 

[SBOB]

there are likely plenty of power boards on the market which don't do double pole switching, but still comply to Australian standards.

Also, if you hard wire all the points then 2.4.7 doesnt apply (it usually applies to things like caravans, portable generators and inverters)


If you're looking at electrical equipment from China, an Australian standard tick is unlikely to be high on their requirements list, but theres plenty of other equally applicable standards that may apply.

As the device isn't hard wired, then if you want double pole or wanted to cover yourself for someone replacing wires or an incorrect extension cord, then you can easily design the incoming circuit for the Inkbird controller or any other controller to have a double pole switched inlet circuit. It would always be advantageous to have an isolation switch on the incoming circuit to any brew controller anyway

 

[Dae Tripper]

What he said. Double pole is about circuit protection anyway.

If you think only double pole is safe, ya better get out of your house.

 

[peteru]

An RCD will do a lot more for your safety.

 

[Dae Tripper]

To be slightly more constructive, use the stc-1000 in 12vdc, with a small 240Vac to 12Vdc and use 2 relays/contactors to run your load. Will take up more space and cost more to build but you can make it double pole switch or single. Many STC failures occur when switching something bigger than a fridge, like a heating element etc.
Anyway if your not an electrician you aren't legally allowed to wire one up.
P.S. I am.

 

[Dae Tripper]

I mean a 240Vac to 12Vdc converter or transformer.

Edit
Just found some 24Vdc ones really cheap on ebay, might be easier to find relays and contactors for this control voltage.