Beer Baron Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I was just reading about a new Inkbird 308 temperature controller. The new model has wifi!!! So many times I forget to raise or lower my temperatures because of work. Now I’ll be able to. It’s going on my list!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Where did you see that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 It was on a home brewing Facebook group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 https://www.ink-bird.com/products-temp-controller-itc308wifi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 That looks awesome $50 US is about $70 AUD plus shipping, probably work about the same as Mangrove Jacks STC-1000. Compatible with Android & Apple with WIFI - I may check this out further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headmaster Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 That does look great. I would have preferred this to my ITC-310 that I just bought (the one with up to 12 programmable temp steps) as it does appear you can program and change temperature steps using the app https://www.ink-bird.com/support-faqs-itc308wifi.html I assume it would also work over the net to your wifi, so that you could run a mash during the day while at work. If I do this with my ITC310, I have to set up a webcam to keep an eye on what it is doing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Is this standard with these controllers now? I have to get one soon for my second brew fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headmaster Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I'd say you need to make sure the model says "ITC-308WiFi' I can vouch for the quality, good solid probe and cable, going by my 310. This wifi model would also be good for remote brewfridge temp adustments if you were on holidays and needed to ramp for a diacetyl rest for eg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) I actually bought an inkbird 308 yesterday on ebay for $48 ... at the time I did not realise they weren't programmable which is a bit of a bummer should have spent the extra 20 and got the 310 me thinks ... I know it will work fine but loved the idea of set and forget then bottle ... my fault for lack of research ... I did not see the 310 till after i finished the sale ... Edited April 3, 2019 by MartyG1525230263 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I prefer manual setting. If the fermentation doesn't progress at the usual or predicted speed for some reason then the temperature isn't being changed at the wrong time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, Otto Von Blotto said: I prefer manual setting. If the fermentation doesn't progress at the usual or predicted speed for some reason then the temperature isn't being changed at the wrong time. Yep and I do like being an active brewer ... SG every day or so ... checking colour, temp etc it is all part of the process ... but can see the benefit if I was away of programming a brew that you can predict the behaviour of like a pretty standard lager with 34/70 or similar and going away for a couple of weeks and the diaceytl rest and cold crash are done ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I don't bother with daily SG tests, that's dedication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab Cat Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 If I did daily SGs, I'd have nothing left to bottle.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I have just set up my WIFI Inkbird. Works well. All the key inputs can be made remotely with your phone. The app also indicates fridge temp, whether the fridge is cooling, or heat cycle is on. It also has an ongoing chart so you can see the temp variation over time. It would be handy if you want to monitor while you are not home, or whether you want to change the temps or adjust to cold crash if away for several days. Probably worth having for the additional $15 or so. Cheers Edited April 29, 2019 by Worthog 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beers Gone Wild Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 That's pretty cool for sure. Think Ill add that to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Bummer.... It only pairs with your home WIFI, so I can't adjust the unit, or see the unit, when I am away from home. So less advantageous than I first thought. Oh well, I can still adjust it from the house. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 But can’t you do that with the regular inkbird thus negating the need for wifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, PaddyBrew2 said: But can’t you do that with the regular inkbird thus negating the need for wifi It's all of 40 feet from the house to the shed. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headmaster Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Inkbird could upgrade the app to facilitate that quite easily in the future if it really cant connect that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headmaster Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I would be surprised actually if you could not adjust from anywhere on the internet. Maybe you have a local config problem like a firewall or port issue. Found this comment from what appears to be an inkbird rep, on an ozbargain thread where it appears inkbird did a flash sale for $55 delivered for this wifi controller last month: " AssociatedInkbird on 16/04/2019 - 20:30 It needs to connect to wifi that has the internet connection,then you could control it at any time anywhere. The special offer will end in 3 hours." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 35 minutes ago, headmaster said: I would be surprised actually if you could not adjust from anywhere on the internet. Maybe you have a local config problem like a firewall or port issue. ... I think you may be right...... investigating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschemad911 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Port forwarding should do the trick, just need to know which ports. Assign your Inkbird a static ip on your home router, forward the right ports and if you have a static public ip you will be laughing. Then just connect the client software to the right ports on your home router's public ip. Same process as I use to admin my router, alarm and cctv when I'm overseas. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 14 hours ago, porschemad911 said: Port forwarding should do the trick, just need to know which ports. Assign your Inkbird a static ip on your home router, forward the right ports and if you have a static public ip you will be laughing. Then just connect the client software to the right ports on your home router's public ip. Same process as I use to admin my router, alarm and cctv when I'm overseas. Cheers, John Thanks @porschemad911. It works ok with no further adjustment. I don't know why it would not hook up when I was on another WIFI in another town but I only tried once. Today it was ok away from home. So all good. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy81 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Received mine in the mail yesterday......well i actually received 2 and only ordered 1 haha. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoppy81 said: Received mine in the mail yesterday......well i actually received 2 and only ordered 1 haha. I will send you my postal address 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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