Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:55 pm

What do y'all think of this. Worth gambling $25.00 on for controlling a chest freezer or refrigerator?
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:31 pm

Absolutely. Looks like a Love knock-off. Even the wiring diagram looks the same. I'd do it.
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:26 pm

Looks good. Do not know if NTC thermistors are hard to find. I need 1/2" Pipe and SS. Seeing some as I search online. Good find!
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:50 am

Awesome find! Thanks for sharing. I'll take 4!
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:42 am

Another auction for the same item. 10+ available. $29.98 shipped.
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:57 pm

The specs show amp limit of 10 amps at 250v. You might check your compressor to make sure it's less.
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:19 pm

Quin wrote:The specs show amp limit of 10 amps at 250v. You might check your compressor to make sure it's less.


More so, applied to the relay to control the voltage signal to turn the heating element on/off for the HLT and RIMS. I think 10 amps is enough to do the SSR.
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Re: Cheap Chinese 2-stage Temp Controller

Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:59 pm

Now I know what a Paludarium is!
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