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Hi Guys,
I got my ebay (STC-1000) Digital thermostat today. I was so excited that I had it wired up within 1-2 hours and testing it with a lamp and something cold from the fridge to drop the temp etc. It works a treat. (yes you do have to be comfortable with wiring & electronics, etc, it really isnt that hard, but if there is any doubt then get a sparky to do it)
Anyhow, I am wondering about two settings and what my fellow AHBers have them set at? I dont want to burn out the compressor on my fridge etc, but of course I want good beer. So what are your settings for:
1) Compressor delay??
I was thinking 5mins. The unit can go from 1min-10mins. Is 5mins fine or should I set at 10mins?
2) Temperature difference??
I was thinking 1degree. It can be from 0.3deg to 10deg. (temp difference setting means difference between your desired set temp and the current reading. Eg if your desired temp is 16deg, with a temp difference of 1 deg, this means the fridge will turn back on when it gets to 17deg. I guess all those with a fridgemate know this anyway)
Hope to hear soon as I am going to whack a brew down in the "brew fridge" by the end of the weekend (latest!)
It will be my first ever brew done in a fridge.
Thanks Guys, love this site!!
I got my ebay (STC-1000) Digital thermostat today. I was so excited that I had it wired up within 1-2 hours and testing it with a lamp and something cold from the fridge to drop the temp etc. It works a treat. (yes you do have to be comfortable with wiring & electronics, etc, it really isnt that hard, but if there is any doubt then get a sparky to do it)
Anyhow, I am wondering about two settings and what my fellow AHBers have them set at? I dont want to burn out the compressor on my fridge etc, but of course I want good beer. So what are your settings for:
1) Compressor delay??
I was thinking 5mins. The unit can go from 1min-10mins. Is 5mins fine or should I set at 10mins?
2) Temperature difference??
I was thinking 1degree. It can be from 0.3deg to 10deg. (temp difference setting means difference between your desired set temp and the current reading. Eg if your desired temp is 16deg, with a temp difference of 1 deg, this means the fridge will turn back on when it gets to 17deg. I guess all those with a fridgemate know this anyway)
Hope to hear soon as I am going to whack a brew down in the "brew fridge" by the end of the weekend (latest!)
Thanks Guys, love this site!!