Using a STC-1000 I set up a side by side fridge as a fermenter. I wired it so that when the temp was above the setpoint, the compressor would kick on and a computer fan would draw air in from the freezer side. Below the setpoint, a ceramic heater and a circulating fan would kick on.
I was able to lager one batch of beer, but afterwards, the fridge stopped working completely. I'm pretty sure this setup burned out the compressor. because the controller only has one setpoint, the heating and cooling temp swings overshot the setpoint frequently resulting in the compressor running a lot.
Has anybody had any issues like this? Any suggestions to fix it? I'm considering a second STC-1000 in order to introduce a second setpoint. Alternately, a better temp controller that has two setpoints.
Thanks for any feedback!
Andy
I was able to lager one batch of beer, but afterwards, the fridge stopped working completely. I'm pretty sure this setup burned out the compressor. because the controller only has one setpoint, the heating and cooling temp swings overshot the setpoint frequently resulting in the compressor running a lot.
Has anybody had any issues like this? Any suggestions to fix it? I'm considering a second STC-1000 in order to introduce a second setpoint. Alternately, a better temp controller that has two setpoints.
Thanks for any feedback!
Andy