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pid controller parts?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:58 pm
by whitedj
Just out of curiosity does anyone have extra parts such as controller ssr etc. They would be willing to part with?
I'm looking to control a rims tube.
Re: pid controller parts?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:17 pm
by bf514921
Do you have a list, connectors wiring, I might have 1/2 what yoh need lying around
Re: pid controller parts?
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:31 pm
by carrisr
I have a spare STC-1000, but not sure if that's intelligent enough.
Re: pid controller parts?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:42 am
by whitedj
Ultimately I'm leaning toward a PID controller with a SSR configuration. I don't think the SCT1000 will support enough current to last long even with a 1375W [at 120V]. I don't have a parts list yet still in the planning stage, but here are my thoughts. I'm also seeking input from what I've seen done with other people.
Simple PID (likely Auberins or one of the el-cheapo ones from amazon)
40A SSR
terminals for internal to control box
Temp probe - needing 1/2 NPT threads, 2-4" long
switches - high current for the element [maybe an E-stop button or circuit breaker?], and lower current for the PID [or a 1-2A panel mount breaker].
Re: pid controller parts?
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:27 pm
by bf514921
If I can suggest, 4 inch prob
Re: pid controller parts?
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:27 pm
by Matt F
I second 4" probe. Less than that is really close to the side wall.