Stc-1000 Help/advice

[pcmfisher]

Is there a little flashing light on the display of the STC1000 when you first turn it on?
If so, that's the delay working. It will switch your freezer on in maybe 9 mins.

 

[Tahoose]

Thanks PCM fisher I think that's it, just "stuck" at bunnings will we when I get home..

 

[breakbeer]

Quick question;

I've just bought a beast of a fermenting fridge that fits 3+ fermenters in it. Is there any reason I can't have a double adapter hooked up to the heating side of the STC so that I can plug in two heat belts at once?

 

[jonnir]

Why not look at rigging up a light in the fridge to create the heat?

 

[smoo]

Quick question;

I've just bought a beast of a fermenting fridge that fits 3+ fermenters in it. Is there any reason I can't have a double adapter hooked up to the heating side of the STC so that I can plug in two heat belts at once?

Will be fine. STC can switch a lot more power than 2 heat belts assuming you are just using ~22w belts.

 

[breakbeer]

Thanks for the replies

I prefer a direct heat source rather than heating the ambient fridge temp with a light

Might even push it out to 3 heat belts when the need arises

Cheers

 

[anthonyUK]

Thanks for the replies

I prefer a direct heat source rather than heating the ambient fridge temp with a light

Might even push it out to 3 heat belts when the need arises

Cheers

How will you ensure that the controller is keeping each fermentor at the right temp e.g. what temp will you be measuring?

 

[breakbeer]

I'll have the probe in one fermenter, I figure 30L is a big enough thermal mass to ensure the others are at the same temp

There may be a small difference between the FV on the top shelf & the one on the bottom but I can live with that

 

[anthonyUK]

I think you'll be OK with a small fan circulating the air which is what I had to do.
The temperature difference could easily be 5°c otherwise.

 

[breakbeer]

New fridge has a built-in fan...

 

[JaseH]

I prefer a direct heat source rather than heating the ambient fridge temp with a light

I think you'll be OK with a small fan circulating the air which is what I had to do.
The temperature difference could easily be 5°c otherwise.

Fan's not going to work unless your heating the ambient space in the fridge. I think you'll have more success heating the fridge space than trying to heat the beer directly.

 

[QldKev]

Where abouts do you guys let your probes sit in your hlt? I did a test run the other day and mine was way off at certain spots

Have you got a mash paddle/spoon? Give the hlt a quick stir a few minute before you want to use it. It will equalize the temperatures easily.