Temp controller?

[Dirtie]

Was waltzing around work looking for a Christmas gift and happened upon this nifty device. It's an external temp controller made for a kerosene heater but why wouldn't it work for a fridge? All I should be able to do is hang it on the inside and run the cord through a grommet It's temp range is from -10F - 100F. I'm going to try it out for sure but I was going to see if anyone had any experience with it. If it works it will be a cheap alternative.

 

[Dirtie]

It also has a +-6F differential. I think I read where +-1f was ideal but would 6 be worse or better.

 

[microbusbrewery]

It also has a +-6F differential. I think I read where +-1f was ideal but would 6 be worse or better.

That would be worse. It means you have the potential for bigger temperature swings; so not very accurate temp control. I wouldn't use it for a fermentation chamber. It might be worth trying out for a kegerator/keezer/beer fridge...worse case scenario is sometimes it might be a bit warmer or colder than you intended.

 

[giligson]

This will probably not be the best - the temp tolerance is too great (range of temp swing).
I really liked this one that I bought off ebay:
Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Aquarium °F | eBay
but you would have to get it shipped and also you would need to sort out an enclosure and the AC supply wire yourself.

 

[Dirtie]

Thanks guys! I understand the temp swing range and that it wouldn't be good for a closer tolerance fermentation chamber. I was going to run it on a kegerator. Also thanks for the link for that thermostat. I have looked everywhere and couldnt find it. I might just go that route because I can build the box no prob. I can play with it while I'm bored at work. Thanks again.