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10-16-2020, 01:04 AM | #31 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-25-17
Location: Killeen, TX
Name/Nickname : Donnie
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It looks like the thermostat had been moved somehow (I'm still blaming my cats...though realistically that dial is very difficult to turn), and that's why my refrigerator was way off. I've got it back up and running now and it's going from about 32-42° for the last 20+ hours. The model controller I have acts as a killswitch and it required no wiring or anything of that nature. It comes with a piece where I plug the freezer into the adapter, and then that adapter into the wall. You think it might be time to upgrade to a digital controller? If so is it just as simple as the one I've got? Thanks!
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10-16-2020, 01:10 AM | #32 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-25-17
Location: Killeen, TX
Name/Nickname : Donnie
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Hey Brethren,
I just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words and suggestions. I serve lunch a couple days a week at a certain spot and I usually do pretty well. 30 racks of ribs usually goes in about an 1-2 hours, so it's a nonstop mad dash until I'm sold out. I found out my ribs were ruined at about 3am, but nothing is open overnight anymore (at least not in my area) due to Covid. Walmart used to be 24/7 but now it doesn't open until 7am. The only thing I could have gotten enough of to do a lunch service at such a short notice would have been chicken...but I already had chicken legs to go with the ribs...kind of a "Bone Day." I always offer 2 meats and chicken + chicken usually doesn't bring out the masses. So I decided to cut my losses and take the day off to get my equipment straightened out. Again, thanks for all the kinds words as it certainly helped me turn my day around. This year is such an absolute nightmare! haha Cheers everyone!
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10-16-2020, 04:26 AM | #33 | |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 10-11-20
Location: Annapolis
Name/Nickname : Chuck
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Since then we started using "Temp Stick". On Amazon it is $139. It will monitor and report deviations of temperature and humidity as frequently as you want it too (you set high and low alarm points). The more frequent it checks the shorter the battery life. Our experience has been that if it is set to check every 2 hours, the batteries last about 6 months. Its only drawback is that it needs a good wifi signal which may be a challenge depending on the location of your refrigerator/freezer. Chuck |
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10-16-2020, 07:36 AM | #34 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-01-20
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Name/Nickname : They call me....Bill
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On the J/C A19, you can remove the adjustment knob from the front of the control. It may make it less likely to be bumped in the future. The dial stays in place. I think there is also a screw inside that you can tighten to prevent the dial from moving once set too.
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10-16-2020, 07:46 AM | #35 | |
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Join Date: 02-25-17
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Name/Nickname : Donnie
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10-16-2020, 07:50 AM | #36 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-01-20
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Name/Nickname : They call me....Bill
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I am an (older) hvac guy and we would use these for changeover stats for roof top equipment back in the day. Perhaps this model doesn't have those features but I remember securing the dials on them due to vibration with a set screw that was factory supplied. There was a small set screw on the knob somewhere too. Has been a long time...
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10-16-2020, 10:07 PM | #37 |
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Join Date: 04-16-17
Location: Davis, OK
Name/Nickname : Kevin
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I really hate to hear that. Praying that future sales will go through the roof and you'll make up the income. Keep up the good attitude. It matters and other notice and respect it.
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