Yet Another RIMS Build

bakins · 01-30-2009, 07:30 PM

Got most of the parts for my RIMS build today:. Going to run a 240V 4500 ULD heater element at 120V.

Electronics from auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry

2" RTD, 25A SSR and heatsink, PID:

1.5" Stainless stuff from Stainless Steel Fittings

hopsalot · 01-30-2009, 07:38 PM

how much more equipment/hardware do you need to get er' going?

bakins · 01-30-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hopsalot

how much more equipment/hardware do you need to get er' going?

I have all the switches and wire. Just didn't post pics. I can if/when my gallery software starts working correctly again. I also need to buy the element, Lowe's didn't have one.

I already have the pumps, etc. on my existing rig. I need to create a return manifold and that's it - I'll probably do it out of cpvc for now.

bakins · 02-09-2009, 05:40 PM

I decided to redo the electrical internals of my "control panel" so I didn't have much progress, here's some newer pics:

Completed tube with element. I should have used smaller nipples, but I'm hoping the extra length won't hurt anything:

Distribution block, ground bar, and SSR's:

Rat's nest of wiring:

I've mounted one PID and got all the switches and receptacle hooked up. If I can get another couple of hours straight to work on it, I'll be done. for now...

bakins · 02-09-2009, 05:42 PM

note on the pics: the covers broke off of my SSR's long ago (cheapo plastic) but the strips of tape hold them on nicely - been that way for months.

polecreek · 02-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Why 3 SSRs?

nathan · 02-09-2009, 07:25 PM

with your QDs oriented in that way, it appears as though you will have a drainout of fluid if you disconnect for any reason. How do you plan to run this and will you switch your hoses around ever to use this heater unit for other things?

bakins · 02-09-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by polecreek

Why 3 SSRs?

HLT, BK, and RIMS all have elements

bakins · 02-09-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan

How do you plan to run this and will you switch your hoses around ever to use this heater unit for other things?

Not gonna have to move hoses. I have multiple inputs for my pump and multiple outputs for my MLT, so I shouldn't have to move any hoses, just turn on/off valves.

polecreek · 02-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Just out of curiosity how long would it take to bring the BK to a boil say 12 gal. I assume the BK element is 240v?