New three PID box from Auber

Pretty neat looks like it is catering toward the brewing market. Precut for 3 PIDS and a heat sink.

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_34&products_id=295

I saw this a few days ago. I wish it was a slightly larger box...if it was it would be perfect.

That is pretty nice and a great idea for Auber to carry. I wish they had a "middle of the road" box/panel smaller than this but bigger than their standard black project box - that one gets tight in a hurry.
But this is a good product - the square holes for the PID's and heat sinks can be more of an issue to cut than the round holes.
And including the big heat sink is a nice touch

It seems like this box is a bit smaller than others that guys are using. I'm almost worried if everything will fit inside it. Currently I am just doing a basic one pump RIMS setup. But eventually I want to expand into an all electric 240v 30 -50 amp system with 2-3 PIDS to integrate the HLT and Boil kettle control. I could fit in the smaller auber box for now, do you guys think this three place box has enough room top grow or find a 16x16x8 like the kal guys are getting?

That'll probably work fine. Just be judicious on your layout and meticulous on your wiring.

stlbeer said:

...be judicious on your layout and meticulous on your wiring.

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There's no need to get personal.

Has anyone picked one of these things up yet? Have any issues getting all your components stuffed into it?

Elfmaze said:

It seems like this box is a bit smaller than others that guys are using. I'm almost worried if everything will fit inside it.

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This is a really great out-of-context, I couldn't resist pointing it out.

Khemikal said:

Has anyone picked one of these things up yet? Have any issues getting all your components stuffed into it?

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I was wondering about this box too.
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34&products_id=305

I can only see one problem with factory pre-cut layout - it is impossible to install a 22mm hole switch directly under the right side PID or timer hole because the door latch is on the way.


I am OK with its dimension otherwise.
For the past 10 months I have been using almost the same size ABS plastic enclosure, only a 2" shallower - 12x16x6 (300x400x160) made by Bud Industries NBF-32026 to house my RIMS setup.

The problems is it has just cracked around PID and adjacent switch.
This POS's total cost with inner panel was $70, but easy to cut holes in.

This box easily houses 2 PIDs and 1 same DIN size Auber timer nicely.
I only used 1 contactor inside this box, so with 3 relays it may get tight in there. I did not use volt or amp meters in my panel.

I would definitely think this auber box is going to be a tight fit.... my build is in a 18x13x6 harbor freight special case and t's pretty tight

along the 13" side here's my power in and element sockets