Dr_Deathweed
Well-Known Member
I know I will probably get some, "Just buy a temp controller" comments, but this is worth a shot anyways....
I am about to start construction on my fermentation cabinet (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54562) and I would like to replace the thermostat in a fridge with a standard digital house thermostat (which I already have). I know it may be a pain in the butt to do, but anyone have any ideas? The wiring diagram looks like the thermostat acts as a switch in series with the compressor, and the voltage/amps on the circuit are probably too high for the household thermostat, and trying to run it in parallel won't switch the compressor on and off. I am sure a relay would do the trick, but I only know enough about electronics to follow a schematic, not really enough to design a circuit that would be safe.
Anyways, shot in the dark, if anyone would like to toss out some ideas, I would be more than willing to build it.
I am about to start construction on my fermentation cabinet (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54562) and I would like to replace the thermostat in a fridge with a standard digital house thermostat (which I already have). I know it may be a pain in the butt to do, but anyone have any ideas? The wiring diagram looks like the thermostat acts as a switch in series with the compressor, and the voltage/amps on the circuit are probably too high for the household thermostat, and trying to run it in parallel won't switch the compressor on and off. I am sure a relay would do the trick, but I only know enough about electronics to follow a schematic, not really enough to design a circuit that would be safe.
Anyways, shot in the dark, if anyone would like to toss out some ideas, I would be more than willing to build it.