There is a huge "depends" attached to my answer. It depends on what you are trying to do with it. A lot of the PIDs I see there are relay output not SSR. (And a lot of 'em are in °C not °F)Does it matter which PID i buy? Are there different types and will a cheap E-bay model serve me well enough for a short time?
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Chris
There is a huge "depends" attached to my answer. It depends on what you are trying to do with it. A lot of the PIDs I see there are relay output not SSR. (And a lot of 'em are in °C not °F)
If you want to control a temperature for a HLT, you don't really want relay output. It's fine for controlling a refer or freezer temp.
The next issue would be: Can it control the percent of power delivered? With that feature you can control the strength of the boil. Without it, you would be boiling at full element power or you would need another device to manage it for you. (more $'s)
In my very humble opinion, please do it right the first time and don't throw money away on a temporary solution. Choose the PID that will do the job for you, the right way, from the get go.
Sorry for my rant, I just had to say it.
Buy an Auber first and your chance of that is lower, I'd say, and if you DO happen to get a rare defective one (I did!) then they'll swap it for a new one pretty fast!
With those 3 units, I'd strongly suggest #3. The SYL-2352 is an excellent PID.
#2 - SYL-2362 is a good unit as well, but there are just a few brewers using it so the support knowledge of it on the forums is limited.
#1 - SYL-1512 does not have a manual mode. You cannot control the boil strength with it.
BTW, thay are all good products. You just need to choos the best one for what you are trying to accomplish.
I've used and handled a few 2362s and have no complaints.
Chris,Damn PJ thats 2 for 2. Your my boy Blue. Looks like i by paying extra for the 2352. Thanks everyone for the input.
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Chris
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