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Old 05-15-2008, 12:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hot weather on the way.

Need Thermostat to control cooling fans?

Here is a great one I found and have been using for last couple of years.




Keep it in sump and kicks on cooling fans as needed in both sump and up in canopy.

Completely waterproof...however need to put some silicone, duct seal, or other sealent right where temp coil enters body. Mine corroded out right at that point and had to order another.

Very reasonably priced for such a great little machine.



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KJ16110 $24.50, 2/$47.00

EDIT: (Note: Error on above - you need the "Portable/Prewired Thermostat"- not one listed above! See post below.)

Our weatherproof line voltage/Greenhouse thermostat is great for direct control of heaters , fans , air conditioners , ventilation equipement and more. Great for both heating and cooling.

Excellent for use in barns , garages , greenhouses , industrial buildings , wharehouses and more.

Not effected by surges and lightning strikes or power outages like a digital thermostat.

Capillary controlled component gives accurate +/- 2 degrees accuracy.

A graduated temperature control unit that can be used anywhere . Clear cover protects from weather and damage. Weatherproof and corrosion proof with all polycarbonate thermoplastic construction and stainless steel capillary sensor.

UL listed MADE IN USA.

RATINGS: SPDT switch

Voltage AC --- 120 , 208 , 240

Full load amps --- 16.0 , 9.2 , 8.0

Locked rotor amps --- 96.0 , 55.2 , 48.0

Resistance load amps 22amps at 120 to 240 VAC

30 deg. F to 110 Deg.F temp. range with + or - 2 Degrees accuracy

2.5 degree differential


Expect someone else might find as useful as I have...


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Looks like that thermo would be perfect to finish off my home-built chiller. Can that be mounted so the coils are IN the water, or is it measuring the air temp above the water?
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Looks like that thermo would be perfect to finish off my home-built chiller. Can that be mounted so the coils are IN the water, or is it measuring the air temp above the water?

Well it certainly is designed for coils to be out of water...and as I mentioned I did, even then have a corrosion problem...but easily preventable in future...

My sump is in an enclosed cabinet so it stays pretty much at water temp.

Now if you are really an enterprising guy, expect you could run some kind of conductor from water to coil....could not have any exposed Cu in water, but could be a ceramic covered Cu plate or something along those lines...(Silver/Gold?)
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interesting idea....on the other hand, I should probably quit crying about how much stuff costs and just buy a chiller/controller.

Shouldn't be a problem if it hits 81-82 for short periods though right?
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...made mistake on above listing...Oops.

Need to order the K-Kontrols "prewired" thermostat:"

Portable Thermostat , Line Voltage Thermostat , Greenhouse Thermostat , Greenhouse Controls costs a bit more sorry )

I did not think of as important, as I had cable from earlier order...really is special power cord so you need it...


Very cool tool...ideal for aquarium use...


(Will come wired for heater control...must open up and change wires on terminals so will work in "cooler mode. (turns on when temp reaches a certain level and off when goes down...instead of other way around).

Mine is hooked up and working Great...

(Don't forget to put little dab of Duct Seal, silicone putty, caulk, etc..where temp coil enters case. That is where my last one failed due to corrosion.)



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Right on! Thanks, and much appreciated.
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