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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Temp Controller Round Up!

Tipster Matt sent me an email about a temp controller available from Climate Doctors.  Thanks Matt!


You can find that here.  For me that ends up to be about $63.24 Shipped.  Your shipping cost may vary, so this may be your best deal.  That's for an unwired Ranco.  Also be aware that Climate Doctors does not accept returns on electrical items.


That made me want to look around and that made me decide to a do a round up of temp controllers!


Digital/Analog
Digital controllers have a digital readout and generally much more control.  Analog controllers typically have a preset differential that cannot be changed. Analog controllers are fine for your kegerator but, in my opinion, are not accurate enough for fermentation control.


Wired/Unwired
Unwired means.. you have to hook up the electrical wiring.  It does not come with a plug in cord.  Not a big deal for most people.  Wired means... no AC wiring is necessary, the controller comes with cords that you can plug your cooling or heating source into.


Single/Dual Stage
A single stage has the ability to control either a heating or a cooling device.  A dual stage has the ability to control both a heating and a cooling device.


These are the best deals/sources I know for each model and configuration.  If you have additional models or sources.. send me an email!


Johnson A419 Digital Temp Controller - $54.98
Digital, Unwired, Single Stage.

Johnson A419 Digital Temp Controller - $68
Digital, Wired, Single Stage.
Control Products TC-9102S-HV - $61.30 Shipped!
Digital, Unwired, Single Stage.  This is a great deal!



Control Products TC9102D-HV - $62.35 Shipped!
Digital, Unwired, Dual Stage.  This is a great deal!





Ranco ETC-111000 Digital Temp Controller - $52.99
Digital, Unwired, Single Stage.
Ranco Wired - $99.95 Shipped
Digital, Wired, Single Stage
Ranco Digital Two Stage - $139.95 Shipped
Digital, Wired, Dual Stage
Graham Box Control Unit - $295.95 Shipped
This is a take off on the two stage Ranco.  It adds a logic unit and sensors that allow you to control Mash and Sparge temperatures.



Analog, Wired, Single Stage.  Add a 5 cent filler item and this ships for free.

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1 comments:

  1. Ranco controller rocks. You can pick it up on ebay for less than 50 and it works just as well as the johnson and costs far less.

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