Mini Digital Temperature Controller

[Blackaddler]

Will either of these work with the STC1000?

Are they NTC probes?

Probably best to ask... sales@forttex.com

[mdex]

Will either of these work with the STC1000?

Are they NTC probes?

Probably best to ask... sales@forttex.com

Will do, just wondered if anyone had one up and running already.

[mdex]

Fortex replied, they are both NTC probes but apprently won't work with all thermostats.

Am I right in thinking the STC1000 is pretty much a TC10?

[troublebrewing]

They are similar, but the range of the STC is -50* to 99*.

[newelley]

I have just taken delivery of an ETC-200+ from Forttex.com I ideally wanted it to drive 1 of my 2 x 2.2KW kettle element in my HLT to manage strike temperature whilst mashing. I have read all of this thread, and am still a little unsure of the advice on this.

I envisage wiring up the controller to a plug socket and plugging in the element to this. I am using heat rated 16A cables and plugs to the element. I am also using 2 separate mains sockets to run the two elements.

Is this safe for the period of time I will require strike water during mashing (I normally do a single step at 65-ish and then mash out at 77C) or should I employ the use of http://goo.gl/AM4la << these relays to reduce load on the controller. If so, is anybody able to supply a quick guide on the wiring up of these so I can get my head round it?

I hope someone can help

newelley

[themadhippy]

I ideally wanted it to drive 1 of my 2 x 2.2KW kettle element in my HLT to manage strike temperature whilst mashing

1 element is border line as the maximum rating for heating is 10A.To be on the safe side i would use a relay,the one you linked to will do for one element.

[newelley]

thanks themadhippy. So I've knocked up a quick diagram and think I have the controller side sussed. I copied the relay diagram from the datasheet on the above link and the controller diagram is from the instruction manual. I understand that I have to connect a separate Live connection to one of the relay pins, and then live to the element to one of the others, but not sure which ones. using the diagram above, could anyone enlighten me?

Don't worry, I'm not gonna touch anything mains till I'm absolutely 300% sure what's going on





newelley

[themadhippy]

no need for multiple lives,1 in and 1 out.wire it up with 1.5mm flex and all should be good.remember this will only run 1 element .

[newelley]

Fantastic!

Thankyou, this is just what I needed. I am hoping that after reaching about 60 deg C with both elements on I can switch off one element completely and then thermostatically control the other via the ETC 200+. This seems like it will do the trick.

What fuse will I need to put in the ETC 200+ power supply?

newelley

[themadhippy]

As long as you use 1.5mm flex 13A .

[newelley]

Many thanks

newelley

[troublebrewing]

As long as you use 1.5mm flex 13A .

If it were 2.5mm cable, what would it be then?

[newelley]

I hope that's a question to themadhippy and not me... I haven't a clue

newelley

[themadhippy]

If it were 2.5mm cable, what would it be then?

on a standard socket still 13A,on a dedicated supply,as the circuit stands,16A.if you upgrade the relay 2.5mm is good for between 20A and 25A depending on cable type

[troublebrewing]

Thanks MadHippy - that was what I was thinking.