If you are adding a herms you are going to want a PID to control the HLT water temps.
True, but if he is like me, automation doesn't matter much since I am pacing around sipping on beer as I brew. I watch the temps and turn the knob as required, much like I did when I had a flame under the kettle.
Old habits die hard I guess. I'm too old to be retrained anyways. I did have an Auber PID, but sold it to another guy wanting to build an ekettle.
Well said & my sentiments exactly.I wish it was as simple as a cord, an element and a pot, but unfortunately you need a way to control the boil.
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I wish it was as simple as a cord, an element and a pot, but unfortunately you need a way to control the boil.
Yoop,
Did you see the contoller I linked to? It has a knob.
If I have to step mash I use my decoction kettle, so that minimizes some of my drinking...
I did see it. That is pretty much what I am looking for.
Melvin,
you can manually adjust a HERMS, just the same with electric as adjusting the burner on your flamethrower. 100 dollars and done.
This gives electric control the same as the burner did when you moved to electric. If you want to get fancy, then spend the bux.
Here
http://www.stilldragon.com/basic-controller.html
and
Here
http://www.stilldragon.com/element-guard-kit-and-adapters.html
The cheapest and easiest that I have found online.
If you are adding a herms you are going to want a PID to control the HLT water temps.
You could do that - I do have a couple of concerns though. The SSR in your link does not state the type as a SSVR model that is required for rheostat control. You might want to ask the vendor. Second, how will you control the HLT temperature without a PID?PJ, Could I replace the PID in your diagram with a Dragonstiil Potentiometer and ssr? Thx
http://www.stilldragon.com/diy-controller.html
True, but if he is like me, automation doesn't matter much since I am pacing around sipping on beer as I brew. I watch the temps and turn the knob as required, much like I did when I had a flame under the kettle.
Old habits die hard I guess. I'm too old to be retrained anyways. I did have an Auber PID, but sold it to another guy wanting to build an ekettle.
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