Janet Montgomery & Dan Veilleux wrote:
>
> I have read several plans for honey melters for 5-10 gallons of crystallized
> honey using an insulated box and light bulbs governed by a thermostat. Since
> all of my honey crystallizes I really want to build such a device..My
> problem is where does one find an inexpensive thermostat that can be rigged
> to a light bulb..
> I have a beer making thermostat for regulating cold refrigerators but that
> only goes to 80F (22C) , an old furnace thermostat than still falls short of
> the 130F ( 60C) needed.
> Any suggestions would be appreciated
>
> Dan Veilleux
> Columbus, Ohio
> Janet Montgomery
> 104 Fallis Road
> Columbus, Ohio  43214-3724
> Home:   (614) 784-8334
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a very good thermostat that i use is made for heat control in a bird
brooder.  it can be found at local co-ops or feeds stores.
be sure to get all the parts to made a complete unit. all i have ever
found is the replacement parts and it takes the bellows and the
frame.
 
the unit is designed to control the temp at about 102 degrees and
that is just about the temp that you want for melting honey.
 
good luck  dave k7da