Just looking for pros and cons on propane vs a pid controlled electric setup for a house I'm building.
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I am more electronic than gas fitter, so a PID-controlled box was definitely top of my list.
I have seen a PID kit that includes PID, solenoid and probe - is that pretty much it?
I already have a 1500W electric hot plate which I don't need - I am guessing all I do is remove the wall plug and wire it to the relay, the PID controls the temp according to your settings?
Zoot, morning...... electric hot plates have an "over temp" device to keep from melting the case.... The element needs to be removed from the mounting, and the over temp "snap switch", or what ever they use, needs to be removed also.... then a suitable mounting plate needs to be built to mount the element to....
Any special considerations for the placement of the hotplate? I have a galvanised-tin lined plywood smoker box.
If the galvanizing gets hot, it produces a poisonous "gas".... I don't recommend using galvanized anything in a smoker...
I will make sure the tin chassis is earthed.
If you haven't, you should look into Auberin's products, reasonably priced and good quality. I'm fortunate in that I I'm a field service tech for food service equipment, so I have SSR's and contactors laying around.AMNPS?
I am more electronic than gas fitter, so a PID-controlled box was definitely top of my list.
I have seen a PID kit that includes PID, solenoid and probe - is that pretty much it? I already have a 1500W electric hot plate which I don't need - just bought a new 85" oven/range. I am guessing all I do is remove the wall plug and wire it to the relay, the PID controls the temp according to your settings?
Any special considerations for the placement of the hotplate? I have a galvanised-tin lined plywood smoker box. I will make sure the tin chassis is earthed.