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thereverendmaynard
Joined: 05 Aug 2015 Posts: 9
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Link Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:52 pm Post subject: My Boil Kettle Temp Controller |
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Hey guys,
I put together this temp controller for my boil kettle. Currently only doing extract brewing and was tired of boiling outside- especially in winter.
I am using a 10 gallon kettle with Kal's heating element kit (awesome).
I am going to add some transformers to get DC - as i have added back the fan that I had removed from the heatsink. It was a little warm, and once I had the fan on their it was cool to the touch.
Video of it in action
http://vid1353.photobucket.com/albums/q674/thereverendmaynard/20150808_114935_zpsawjctrrj.mp4
Here are some pictures during the build
Schematic
Taping Heatsink Holes - I used some artic silver - works great
SSR mounted on Heatsink
Heatsink Hole Cut
Parts Mounted
All Wired Up
Fired up for first boil
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NoneRequired
Joined: 27 Nov 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Metro Motor City
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:08 am Post subject: |
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Looks great!
What enclosure is that? It looks like exactly what I'm looking for.
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thereverendmaynard
Joined: 05 Aug 2015 Posts: 9
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DodiTyson
Joined: 14 Jan 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Canada
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Link Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:46 am Post subject: |
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The setup you made is really nice and is useful.
Also thanks for sharing this helpful information here.
I want to know the specifications of the PID you used.
Also please share the whole specifications of your device if you can.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like an Auber PID. Most likely the same one we use in our control panel instructions:
http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/SYL-2352-PID-temperature-controller-1-16-DIN-size-SSR-output-85-264VAC-supply
Many different models of PIDs (from various manufacturers) will work. That's one of the nice things about using "black box" devices. They're easily swappable and do the same thing, and in the case of PIDs will be around for dozens of years because there are millions of them in use worldwide. There are different varieties of course (relay vs SSR output for example) and wiring pinouts may be different from one manufacturer to another.
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