STC question

[Paultakespics]

does anywhere sell the ready build brew fridge controllers any more? i remember ceraronics? used to and the guy was on here. but cant find anything any more about them. dont really trust myself to build one due to the mains voltages involved.

 

[Runwell-Steve]

mrlard on here is http://www.homebrewbuilder.co.uk/temp%20control.html

 

[joe1002]

does anywhere sell the ready build brew fridge controllers any more? i remember ceraronics? used to and the guy was on here. but cant find anything any more about them. dont really trust myself to build one due to the mains voltages involved.

He did used to sell them but stopped a while ago. His website is closed at the mo and his ebay name is now gonegonegone2013 so not sure what is going on. He is also a member on here but not logged on for a while. The one Steve linked looks awesome but if you do dance building one they are not hard. If you are using it for a HLT you will need a 40amp relay built in.

 

[pjc]

...dont really trust myself to build one due to the mains voltages involved.

I didn't trust myself to build one either but I gave it a go and once I got all the bits together it was actually surprisingly easy and only takes an hour or so. The first power-up was a tense moment but I've built 2 now with no problems at all. There's also the satisfaction factor from doing it yourself :)

 

[hairybiker]

If you are using it for a HLT you will need a 40amp relay built in.

WHY?
I use one with a 10A relay happily on my HLT.
(With a 2KW kettle element.)

 

[tubti01]

I use an ATC800+ that I wired myself using diagrams I downloaded, and it was not as daunting as it first seemed. Like PJC says, first power up is a 'hold your breath' moment, but it's satisfying when it all works. I would point out I do have a very basic electrical knowledge mind, so if your not that confident then best get someone who is to do it for you. Having a temp. controlled brew fridge is the business though, so good luck!!

 

[Pinchy]

...dont really trust myself to build one due to the mains voltages involved.

I didn't trust myself to build one either but I gave it a go and once I got all the bits together it was actually surprisingly easy and only takes an hour or so. The first power-up was a tense moment but I've built 2 now with no problems at all. There's also the satisfaction factor from doing it yourself :)

+1 I was also nervous about it too but it was so easy! The only tools required are wire cutters, insulation tape, and a screwdriver! And somehting to cut a box up for its enclosure.
Have a look at this video :).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TvX1Zz1-Y

 

[Greenland Stinger]

Used these to wire mine
http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-li ... cat5260002
real easy to use.

Greenland Stinger :drink:

 

[Paultakespics]

Thanks all! Il ask a few mates if any of them consider themselves competent enough to help. Failing that the pre built looks great. And its shiny! (Though none of he rest of my kit is yet)