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Has anyone wired a Digital temp controller to their Engel. Saw them on Fleabay but I found just the controller for $8.. So far I've mounted all the components into a plastic housing.
I can get the unit to light up display screen.
All I know is you turn Engel on flatout and control temps through this unit.
The housing plugs into your power and Engel plugs into housing.
Last edited by threedogs; 3rd September 2012 at 04:14 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
all is good figured it out figjam lol.
After a few blown fuses I got it, Now the Engel goes off at 1 degree {on test} and comes back on at 2 degrees
The other meter in pic was to check temp.
I'll trial it for a little while to see how it goes, as fishing trip coming up after footy finals.
If anyone interested I also have an automatic LED light for the Engel lid you can make, cheap and works a treat.
Last edited by threedogs; 3rd September 2012 at 04:16 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
You can adjust the cycle period as well as min temp. It even has memory, its a classy piece of kit.
As I said in PM I'll try it with 2lt milk bottles full of water, want the temp just off freezing.It's supposed to be more accurate
and can't see why not if it goes off at 1 and comes back on at 2. Getting some cycling info sent as thats adjustable as well
Have 4 pages of instructions to play with
Will set it all up tomorrow so will keep this thread going for results etc
Yes Mega I use a mercury switch, and no way, no how, can it leak. Jaycar sell different styles like reed switches etc
Can anyone remember What issues if any there were with the two-zone fridge extension????
Last edited by threedogs; 5th September 2012 at 11:37 AM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
yea ive used a few of the older style glass ones but the new ones ive seen seem to be prity solid plastic, looks like a good set up though you could fit a few more fridges on that draw bar mate lol
Nah thats just a utility box I got the Sheetie to make for me, looked like wasted space, mainly for cooking items.
As for the controller it's back in the Patrol with some plastic bottles of water in it. If I can get temp stable at just above freezing
my cans of beers should be spot on. This will keep the temp constant and no need to adjust for cold/hot days.
Pic is Engel lid light, works a treat. Engel is on platform behind the driver, I removed that seat.
Don't think Waeco were around when I bought my Engel, Which by the way still looks brand new
thanks mainly to the Transit cover
Last edited by threedogs; 5th September 2012 at 11:51 AM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Bump.
Update, I had it set at one degree, didn't seem cold enough {they are just numbers], I've re-set the temp to minus 2, I'll leave it for a few hours and check.
I think this controller has a 2 degree variance, which means my temps will be very stable,
Remembering water will freeze, alcohol wont
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Hey 3dogs, looks good mate. the only thing missing is a DIY on what you actually did? i understand what you are chasing and might be interested in sorting this myself but some links to the products and a DIY would be awesome mate
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I'm on it, not very computer minded, but can get some instructions to AB, First time I've really shared an idea.
Easy enough to do, I'll pull it apart and post pics in the DIY section, with part numbers for plastic box,etc. The sellers name is
windeal, total cost was just under $30, time wise it will take a bit over 1 hour, tools required, cordless drill + 6mm bit,
small flat screwdriver,Flat medium file to clean up plastic box. Was hoping I could mount the controller at the back of the centre console
but not sure if there is enough depth to fit it there, would look good there, I've tucked it into the pocket om the transit bag
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there