WTDist wrote:I dont have a submersible but im soon to use a STC1000 with a heating belt. hit up google/ebay for the STC. all round i dont think it will cost much more than $50 and it does hot and cold
actually... just did a search myself :O)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Aquarium-STC1000-Incubator-Cold-Chain-Temp-SN-/161722795971?hash=item25a76e07c3:g:RpQAAOSwrklVbTd4 for a cheap STC 1000
and a heating belt
so for a little over $30 is the kit. just need to destroy an old extension cord and maybe add a double wall powerpoint thing, put it in a box and bobs your uncle. just wire it up like this thread on another home brew site and get it checked of course :-B
i know its not submersible but thought i would mention it anyway just in case.
Aussiedownunder01 wrote:Go fror stainless steel ones they are more durable
A mate has these in an 80 litre olive barrel
they have easy adjustable temp control
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aqua-One-50W ... SwBLlVJ4Bm
woodduck wrote:Word of warning on some of the cheap aquarium heaters. I bought about 5 of them a while back, threw one in, switched it on and poof. They float :angry-banghead: so they overheat and explode all through your wash. The next one i stuck it to the side and worked well for a bit before the suction cups let go and then poof again, another wash ruined :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: I eventually got one to stay under by tying a stainless weight to it but it only lasted one or two ferments. Since then I have bought the expensive name brand ones and they've been good so far.
woodduck wrote:Word of warning on some of the cheap aquarium heaters. I bought about 5 of them a while back, threw one in, switched it on and poof. They float :angry-banghead: so they overheat and explode all through your wash. The next one i stuck it to the side and worked well for a bit before the suction cups let go and then poof again, another wash ruined :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: I eventually got one to stay under by tying a stainless weight to it but it only lasted one or two ferments. Since then I have bought the expensive name brand ones and they've been good so far.
woodduck wrote:Yep aqua one is what I use. I haven't got the stainless ones but they definitely sound like a good idea.
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