This works better than expected. Some people on Amazon as well as a home brewing forum noted an issue with most analog temperature controllers that there is some wiggle room on the temp. This has a large dial so it is easy to set the exact temp (to the degree). With the reviews and concerns in the minds of other reviewers, I tested the unit to see how much of this so-called "wiggle-room" it had. Plugged the freezer into this temp controller, plugged the temp controller into the wall. Set the dial to 40*F. Freezer turned on, and right when the freezer's thermometer hit 40*F, the temp controller turned off the power. When the temp controller turned the power back on, the freezer thermometer said 41*F. IMO, this product has no wiggle room and is darn accurate.
One note on the use of temperature controllers. This product works exactly as it is supposed to. My freezer has a built-in compressor cool-down to ensure long-lasting useability. It will take anywhere from 2 to 4 degrees for the compressor to actually turn back on after the power is turned back on by the temp controller. This is not an issue with this product, but rather the freezer dictates this. I have now set the temp on the controller to 2 degrees lower than I want it at so that when it warms up, it doesn't typically pass the desired temp.
Cheers,
Kojones
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Converted a freezer into a keg fridge. This item keeps the kegs at a fairly constant tempature with very little variance, even with the 2x4 wooden collar installed on the freezer. Much cheaper than purchasing a kegerator. Great item for the homebrewer.
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As a homebrewer, I needed a temperature controller to make sure my lagering fridge would remain at a constant temperature. This thing has a nice length of wire on the probe and causes no issues with the seal around the door. Being analog, it does have a little bit of wiggle room (+/2 or 3 degrees), but absolute temperature control wasn't my concern since yeast is a living creature and can handle a range of temps. If you've got a fancy fridge, I recommend getting a digital controller, though. The analog model will cut the power to the fridge right in the middle of a compressor cycle, and that's a good way to burn out your compressor over time. The digital ones only cut the power when the compressor is off, saving the life of your fridge. As long as you know what you're getting, though, this temp controller works well!
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Super energy efficient way easier than changing out parts in the freezer and it saves me money on my electrical bill
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Refrigerator or Freezer Thermostat (Temperature Controller)We've purchased several of these over the years to convert a chest freezer into a chest refrigerator. All have worked just find out of the box. No complaints.
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